About this role
Job summary
The Therapies department at The Birmingham Children's Hospital is seeking an experienced, well-motivated, enthusiastic person to play a key role in supporting the team, offering treatment and ensuring the smooth running of the service.
This post holder will work with a range of qualified therapist and be part of the therapy assistant team. They will also work with families and young people as well as administration teams, ward staff, procurement and suppliers.
The successful candidate will be self-motivated, professional and have excellent assistant and administrative skills. Experience in using Microsoft Office applications and a broad general education with experience in a health care setting is essential.
They will have a flexible approach to work, be able to communicate effectively with a wide range of people and be sensitive to the needs of patients using the service.
This is a permanent position, part time hours of 33.75 hours per week.
Main duties of the job
To undertake treatment of patients, as selected by a qualified therapist, and in which the assistant has been trained.To ensure that therapy colleagues and other staff are kept informed of progress with patients and other delegated tasks.To undertake Therapy procedures and related tasks as delegated by the qualified therapist and in accordance with Trust policies and procedures.To communicate and co-operate with patients, carers and other professionals in an often sensitive and emotional environment requiring mature interpersonal skills.To undertake a range of departmental duties including clerical and administration tasks, stock maintenance, housekeeping.To ensure all therapy equipment and facilities are ready for use and comply with Health and Safety regulations.
About us
Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust is the first of its type in the UK. Our Trust was formed in February 2017 to drive forward our commitment to provide the highest quality, world-class physical and mental health care for our women, children and families. Uniting our hospitals means more seamless care; more investment to make greater advances in our specialist treatment and world-leading neo-natal and fetal work. Importantly, it also gives us a greater voice in shaping the future of family-centred care.
Birmingham Children's Hospital is a UK leading specialist paediatric centre with an international reputation in several areas.
Birmingham Women's Hospital is one of two dedicated women's hospitals in the UK, with the busiest single site maternity unit, delivering more than 8,200 babies a year offering a full range of gynaecological, maternity and neonatal care.
Our Trust is committed to creating the best place to work. We believe in promoting and enhancing inclusion, diversity and equality and encourage applications from all areas of the community, who meet the criteria for the role, regardless of age, gender identity, disability, race, religion or sexual orientation.
Job description Job responsibilities
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Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Foundation Degree in Health and Social Care OR BTEC Professional Development Qualification for Support Workers (or relevant NVQ level 3) Relevant experience working as a Healthcare support worker in Therapy or other AHP department General education level to GCSE or equivalent Evidence of Literacy and Numeracy to Level 2 qualification
Knowledge & Nature of Experience Essential
Experience of working with adults, children and babies Recent health or social care experience Knowledge of human anatomy and physiology Standard keyboard and I.T. skills. Manual handling skills. Basic resuscitation skills Ability to work with others in a team. Evidence of ability to organise self and others Able to take and follow instructions Ability to observe and report changes Self-motivation. Problem-solving skills.
Desirable
Previous experience working as a Therapy Assistant in Therapy departments Experience of training other staff. Wide range of experience in pelvic health conditions and related interventions.
Analytical and Judgement Skills Essential
Ability to use initiative and work independently
Desirable
Audit experience
Professional/Managerial/Specialist Knowledge Essential
Experience of working in MDT Computer literacy Excellent IT skills and previous experience of using of patient Information systems or similar in addition to Microsoft Office/Excel software. Varied work experience of working with patients with sensitive and personal health needs
Desirable
Educator/teaching skills Specialist knowledge of therapy assessment and interventions and a desire to increase knowledge
Personal Skills/Abilities and Attributes Essential
Good teamwork skills Ability to demonstrate the Trust Values (Ambitious, Brave, Compassionate) Professional manner Positive and helpful Methodical Initiative Able to organise own caseload Adaptability Able to deal with stressful situations Friendly, polite and approachable. Able to follow/give instructions. Attention to detail Time management/prioritisation skills Excellent communication skills
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.
Employer details Employer name Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust
Address Therapy Department at Birmingham Children's Hospital
Steelhouse Lane
Birmingham
B4 6NH
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://bwc.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)