About this role
Job summary
We are delighted to offer an exciting opportunity for a motivated, enthusiastic and compassionate Band 3 Therapy Assistant to join our friendly and supportive Inpatient Therapy Team.
This role offers the chance to make a real difference to patients with a wide range of conditions and rehabilitation needs. Working alongside Occupational Therapists and Physiotherapists, you will help deliver high-quality, patient-centred care, supporting patients to maximise their independence, mobility and participation in activities of daily living. Clinically therapy assistants assist with delivering exercise programmes and rehabilitation interventions. Non-clinical tasks include documentation, equipment management, data collection and administrative duties.
We are looking for someone with excellent communication and organisational skills who is adaptable, resilient and enjoys working as part of a multidisciplinary team in a busy inpatient environment. As documentation is completed within electronic patient records, good written communication and IT skills are essential.
Previous experience in a healthcare would be beneficial but is not essential. We welcome applicants with the right values and enthusiasm to learn. Full training, supervision and development opportunities will be provided, including completion of Therapy Assistant Competencies.
For further information, please contact Alice Nicholson, Clinical Lead Occupational Therapist [email protected]
Main duties of the job
o Provide both clinical and administrative support to the Inpatient therapy teamo Show initiative, motivation and excellent organisational ability when working closely with therapy staff to develop administrative support and systems for the therapy team.o To work without direct supervision, but under the direction of a qualified staff member, in the performance of specific tasks for an individual or group/class as part of the treatment and rehabilitation programme.o To use a range of verbal and non-verbal communication tools to communicate effectively with patients and carers.o Post-holder will be expected, after appropriate training, to perform manual handling tasks.o Demonstrate time management & prioritisation skills.o Communicate to the therapists, and other members of the multi-professional team, changes in the patient's condition, response to intervention and relevant discharge plans.o To provide cover for other Support Staff across the service during periods of absence.o Required to work with their team on service development and quality assurance projects.o Participate in 7-day service rota where appropriate.
About us
University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is one of the most complex NHS trusts in the UK, serving a large and diverse population. We provide academically led acute and specialist services, to people from the local area, from throughout the United Kingdom and overseas. Our vision is to deliver top-quality patient care, excellent education, and world-class research.
We provide first-class acute and specialist services across eight sites:o University College Hospital (incorporating the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing)o National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgeryo Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitalso University College Hospital Grafton Way Buildingo Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicineo University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centreo The Hospital for Tropical Diseaseso University College Hospital at Westmoreland Street
We are dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of many complex illnesses. UCLH specialises in women's health and the treatment of cancer, infection, neurological, gastrointestinal and oral disease. It has world class support services including critical care, imaging, nuclear medicine and pathology.
We are committed to sustainability and have pledged to become a carbon net zero health service, embedding sustainable practice throughout UCLH. We have set an ambitious target of net zero for our direct emissions by 2031 and indirect emissions by 2040.
Job description Job responsibilities
For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.
Please note, due to anticipated high volumes of applications, this vacancy may close earlier than the listed closing date. You are advised not to delay submitting your completed application Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff*
* UCLH top trust to work at in England - In the most recent NHS staff survey UCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England for the third year in a row.
UCLH recognises the benefits of flexible working for staff To find out more, visit: Flexible working.
To discover more about what makes UCLH a great place to work, visit: Why Choose UCLH?
Person Specification
Knowledge and Qualifications Essential
Broad General Education Knowledge of Occupational Therapy/Physiotherapy
Desirable
NVQ in Health and / or Social Care Associate member of CSP/BAOT
Experience Essential
Previous experience including: Working with the general public Working with a team(s)
Desirable
Previous experience of work supporting health or social service professionals in service delivery Previous patient handling skills Working in community care Admin and or clerical experience Working as a therapy assistant
Skills & Abilities: Communication Essential
Ability to follow oral and written instructions A good command of both written and spoken English Demonstrates good communication skills Evidence of ability to process information and pass it on accurately Ability to work independently with appropriate guidance The ability to demonstrate sensitivity and empathetic communication
Personal & people development Essential
Ability to prioritise /organise own work Interest in developing new knowledge and skills
Values Essential
Demonstrate ability to meet Trust Values of safety, kindness, teamwork and improving
Health, safety and security Essential
Ability to carry out manual handling practices
Assessment & treatment planning Essential
Good numerate skills Good computer and keyboard skills
Responsibilities towards promoting Equality Diversity and Inclusion Essential
Responsibilities towards promoting Equality Diversity and Inclusion Demonstratable understanding of the Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion and/or Knowledge of the NHS obligations under the Equality Act 2010 and the Public Sector Equality Duties
Personal Qualities Essential
A flexible approach to service delivery and needs Ability to work as a member of a team Ability to work flexibly Physically fit and able to comply with UCLH Trust manual handling guidelines Ability to participate in 7-day services as necessary. Ability to work at moderate to high levels of physical activity involving the delivery of manual therapy, therapeutic handling and the demonstration of exercise Ability to work effectively in a stressful and busy environment at intense levels of concentration during most of the working day
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 University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address University College London Hospitals
235 Euston Road
London
NW1 2BU
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.uclh.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)