About this role
Job summary
Are you a dynamic and enthusiastic Therapy Assistant (Physiotherapy/Occupational Therapy) or Clinical Support Worker with Inpatient experience? Do you feel like a new challenge or change of direction?
An opportunity has arisen for Senior Therapy Assistant to join the Neurosciences Team at the Royal Hallamshire Hospital. This teams covers multiple patient groups offering the opportunity to work across a diverse range of specialities. Applicants must have the ability to manage a broad caseload, provide advice, education and support for patients, families, carers, and their Multi-Disciplinary Team colleagues.
The role of a Senior Therapy Assistant is key within our Physiotherapy Teams; enabling us to deliver the right care to each patient. We support and train our assistant staff to have the right skills to deliver treatment that meets individual patient needs, support patients to remain independent and mobile within the hospital environment and support the planning of a smooth and timely discharge from hospital.
Post holders will be expected to assess and treat patients within agreed caseloads and complete treatments with the registered Physiotherapist and fellow therapy assistants. Applicants must be willing to perform a mix of clerical, domestic and patient related tasks.
Main duties of the job
Acute Therapy Services provides a number of services over 7 days (including Saturday, Sunday and bank holidays). The successful candidates may be expected to work on a weekend roster as part of their regular shift pattern.
Applicants wishing to be considered for this post must have a GCSE grade 4 (Grade C) or equivalent in English and provide evidence of continuous development. They must also have relevant experience as an Occupational Therapy and/or Physiotherapy Assistant or Clinical Support Worker and possess knowledge of the acute inpatient field.
You must be able to demonstrate:-
Current knowledge and skills within a relevant inpatient or therapy speciality
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Collaborative team working skills
Competency in Therapy or Clinical Support Worker practice
Ability to deliver Professional, patient-centred care
Ability to maintain confidentiality
Ability to act on own initiative, organise work and manage multiple tasks
Calm approach to changing work situations
Ability to maintain accurate written records & statistics
Sound IT skills to facilitate daily contributions to e-whiteboard communication and equipment ordering
Ability to motivate and teach patients
About us
The role will involve assessing the moving and handling of patients who have been admitted for a variety of medical reasons which may have affected their mobility and functional ability. The post holders will also contribute to planning safe and timely discharges, considering discharge pathways, links to community services and ordering of equipment for use at home.
You will be working for an organisation which values and respects all of its staff and the community it serves. The Trust is a leader in the NHS and research sectors and provides excellent benefits for its staff. This includes commitments to professional development but also many policies to support employees in balancing their personal and professional lives.
Further career development opportunities such as Band 4 Assistant Practitioners and Physiotherapy and Occupational therapy apprenticeships are offered. Whilst they are emerging roles within Acute Therapy Services, experienced gained in this role along with the appropriate qualifications are a great foundation to make the next step when an opening becomes available.
Job description Job responsibilities
Please view the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents for full details regarding this post.
When completing your application please ensure that you clearly demonstrate how you meet the role criteria.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
GCSE Grade C /4 or equivalent in English or equivalent experience. Technical qualifications to level 3 e.g. QCF3, BTEC, A Level in relevant health/healthcare subject OR Evidence of continuous development through formal and/or informal training in health/healthcare equivalent to Level 3
Desirable
GCSE Grade C/4 or equivalent in Maths Health & Safety Risk Assessment First Aid City & Guilds 7307 (teaching) or equivalent qualification/experience
Further Training Essential
Experience of working with therapists as part of patient centred care
Desirable
Current knowledge & skills in therapy practice relevant to speciality
Experience Essential
Relevant experience as an Occupational Therapy and/or Physiotherapy Assistant including successful completion of associated competencies Or Relevant experience as a Clinical Support Worker/Health Care Assistant including successful completion of associated competencies
Desirable
Working in a rehabilitation setting
Special Skills/Aptitudes Essential
Excellent interpersonal and team working skills Able to communicate clearly both verbally and in writing Able to maintain confidentiality Ability to act on own initiative, organise work and manage multiple tasks Calm approach to changing work situations Ability to maintain accurate written records & statistics Teaching ability Able to motivate patients
Desirable
Comprehensive understanding of occupational therapy and physiotherapy in line with the role IT literate Competency in therapy practice
Other Factors Essential
Flexible and reliable approach to working practices Positive attitude to patient care and teamwork Ability to demonstrate commitment to the Senior Therapy Assistant role Willing to work flexibly as service requires including evening/weekend Willing to adhere to STHFT PROUD values
Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Employer details Employer name Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address Sheffield Teaching Hospitals
Glossop Road
Sheffield
S10 2JF
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.sth.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)