About this role
Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and motivated Occupational Therapy Senior Therapy Support worker to join our inpatient Medical team.
As a Senior Therapy Support worker, you will be assessing and treating patients in a range of daily activities to encourage functional independence in preparation for their discharge from hospital.
You will be working under the guidance of an established and supportive team of qualified Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists and other therapy support staff within the services.
The OT and PT team practice enhanced skills and you will be supported to achieve selective competencies within physiotherapy to enhance the service for our patients.
You will be supported to develop the skills to work independently, to provide delivery of care including liaison with patients, family members, carers, the multi-disciplinary team and external agencies following a "home first" model.
There is a commitment to support 7-day services, so flexibility to work weekends on a rota system will be required.
IT skills are required, as the service operates with electronic patient records.
Chesterfield Royal Hospital is unable to sponsor international applicants in this role. You can find out more about how you can work in the UK by visitingWork in the UK - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
Main duties of the job
Could this be for you?
We are seeking applicants who have had experience working in a therapy environment within the NHS, and understand the physical, cognitive and emotional needs of patients experiencing an acute admission and the effect this may have on their discharge.
We welcome applications from those who possess excellent written and verbal communication skills, demonstrate flexibility and initiative and can prioritise their workload in a busy environment.
You will also demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills and an aptitude for team working. We are seeking someone who can demonstrate the trusts PROUD to CARE values.
Flexibility to help cover other wards will be required, in line with service needs.
About us
As a trust we offer
onsite parking,
wellbeing hub
o counselling,
o onsite exercise classes,
o the royal mile (one mile circuit around the hospital grounds),
several refreshment outlets,
onsite post office
cash machines,
fruit and vegetable stall that visits throughout the week
outdoor seating areas to facilitate staff breaks.
As a department we offer:
apprenticeship schemes
departmental wellbeing support,
regular catch ups with head of department
regular supervision
yearly appraisal
in-service training programmes
formal and informal support
wellbeing champion
Job description Job responsibilities
Chesterfield Royal Hospital is unable to sponsor international applicants in this role. You can find out more about how you can work in the UK by visitingWork in the UK - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
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 cautions or convictions.
Please note that successful external candidates will be required to pay for their own DBS Disclosure. The cost will be deducted from your salary. Further details of the Disclosure and Barring Service check will be detailed upon offer of employment.
Communications throughout the application process will be via e-mail therefore please check your e-mail account and NHS Jobs account regularly. References are also requested by email (where possible). Therefore, to speed up the recruitment process please provide an email address for all referees when completing your application form.
If you require any support in completing the application form, please do not hesitate to contact the HR Support Services team on 01246 513177 and we will be happy to help.
Please see the attached documents and links in relation to working for Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust. In particular the general conditions of employment and benefits of working for the trust.
Person Specification
Qualifications & Training Essential
3 A Levels or Health and Science T-Level or equivalent Level 3 qualification(s) and functional skills (Level 2) OR - as a Level 3 apprenticeship, such as the Senior Healthcare Support Worker apprenticeship (or other Level 3 qualification pathway) OR - the ability to start these qualifications within the first 6 months of employment
Desirable
NVQ/QCF or equivalent level 2 in health related subject
Experience Essential
Experience in a Therapy Service in the NHS Experience of working with people and teamwork Experience of working in a caring role Evidence of working flexibly and undertaking a variety of tasks.
Desirable
Experience of Occupational Therapy
Skills & Knowledge Essential
Awareness of effects of disability/illness, and the impact this has on an individual. Time and management skills. Able to work independently. Well developed social skills. Excellent communication skills. Aware of confidentiality issues. Able to work as a member of a team. Demonstrates personal initiative. Responsibility in previous posts. IT Skills. Demonstrates a specific interest in the post applied for. Demonstrates the ability to work independently with patients with a range of medical conditions.
Desirable
An interest in the care of older people
Personal Attributes Essential
Awareness of confidentiality Demonstrates a specific interest in the role advertised
CARE Values Essential
Compassion, Ambition, Respect, Encouragement
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 Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Address Chesterfield Royal Hospital
Calow
Chesterfield
S44 5BL
Employer's website https://www.chesterfieldroyal.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)