About this role
Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Specialist Palliative Therapy Team in Bolton. The services provide therapy, care and support for patients in their own home and in the Hospice.
You will work as part of a Multidisciplinary team, which includes Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, Specialist Palliative Nurses, Nurse Assistant Practitioners, Pharmacists, Social Workers and Consultants.
Main duties of the job
Your role will be to work with patients independently and jointly with therapy staff on site at the Hospice or within the patient's own home, delivering therapy interventions to patients under the supervision of senior staff. The therapy interventions will include Physiotherapy and Occupational therapy. This is an exciting opportunity to join a service in Bolton where you can really make a difference to people's lives.
About us
In return, we can offer you a job where no two days are the same, the opportunity to join a dynamic forward thinking service, regular supervision sessions, to become part of a supportive team, training and development and a job which provides opportunities for you to grow and develop.
Job description Job responsibilities
Our service operates 08.00-16.00, 5 days a week.
The successful candidate will be integral to the continued delivery of a high quality and patient focused service whilst demonstrating our trust values.
VISION OPENNESS INTEGRITY COMPASSION EXCELLENCE
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
GCSE English & maths or equivalent NVQ or equivalent level of knowledge
Desirable
ECDL
Experience Essential
Previous experience with client group Previous experience working within therapy Previous experience or working within an NHS trust/health care/education setting
Skills Essential
Good written & verbal communication skills Basic IT skills Ability to work independently & as part of a team Abililty to cope with a busy worklaod Ability to use initiative Sensory skills eg manual dexterity Ability to plan & manage own time effectively Ability to follow instructions and pay attention to detail Ability to act as a role model Ability to make choices for pt care and in some cases determine the best course of action Ability to persuade/motivate/expalin/empathise with those with communication/understanding barriers
Knowledge Essential
Knowledge of how disability/impairment affects function Ablity to develop relevant knowledge Knowledge of data protection/confidentiality/health and safety Knowledge of how to respond to queries Knowledge of how to respond to unexpected events
Other Essential
Car owner/driver subject to conditions of the DDA Ability to work flexible hours Reliable work record CRB check
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.
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Employer details Employer name Bolton NHS Foundation Trust
Address Bolton Hospice
Queens Park st, Chorley New Road
Bolton
BL1 4QT
United Kingdom
Employer's website http://www.boltonft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)