About this role
Job summary
We encourage interested candidates to apply as soon as possible, as this vacancy may close earlier than the advertised closing date if a high volume of applications is received.
If you would like to be part of a team that makes a difference and want to develop your knowledge and skills within a friendly and supportive team of specialists, who will encourage and support your professional development, then this could be the perfect opportunity for you.
We are looking for a dynamic and enthusiastic Therapy Assistant to join our Therapies Team and drive forward Royal Trinitys vision and values to ensure safe and outstanding care for our patients, helping them to make the best of every moment.
We are looking for a candidate who
is a team player with good interpersonal and communication skills has the ability to work as part of an interdisciplinary team can use their own initiative enjoys working in a challenging environment and has a caring attitude has strong administrative skills and a sympathetic and tactful telephone manner Our team of specialist palliative care Therapists (Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy, Dietetics and Complementary Therapy) provide holistic and expert support to patients with progressive and life-limiting illness and those close to them. This role will be important in the daily management of clinical and non-clinical activities within the inpatient, outpatient and community setting.
Main duties of the job
To support the Therapies Team, (Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy, Dietetics and Complimentary Therapy) in the daily management of clinical and non-clinical activities within the In-Patient Unit (IPU), Outpatients, and the CommunityThe post holder will assist the Therapists to maintain a high standard of patient care by undertaking delegated clinical programmes of management, administrative and equipment duties to support the functioning of the department.To assist therapists with patients treatment either jointly or to carry out treatment programmes following therapists assessment, this may include community visits.To maintain a clean and tidy environment within clinical and non-clinical areasTo help with the purchase, maintenance, and safe storage of equipment
About us
We match Agenda for Change/NHS terms and conditions for maternity, paternity and long-term sickness payLength of service for those joining directly from another CQC regulated organisation (NHS, social care, hospice) is recognised in annual leave, maternity, paternity and long-term sickness payA pension scheme is offered with employer contributions of up to 7.5%or a continuation of your existing NHS pensionA generous 27 days annual leave increasing to 29 after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years, plus bank holidays (any bank holidays worked will be given back in lieu)Cycle to work scheme and interest-free season ticket loans availableFree eyesight test for DSE users and a contribution towards the cost of glasses25% store discount in Trinity shopsLife assurance coverLots of opportunities to attend exciting and high-profile events e.g. a staff lottery to attend our regular biannual Gala dinner; participating in Royal visits, and the annual summer garden partyRegular ballots for donated free tickets and prizesAccess to courses of free counsellingRoyal Trinity Hospice is committed to promoting equal opportunities in employment. Everyone at Trinity is treated fairly with dignity and respect irrespective of age, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, civil partnership status, disability, nationality, race, religion or belief.
Job description Job responsibilities
Overall purpose of the role
To support the Therapies Team, (Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy, and Complimentary Therapy) in the daily management of clinical and non-clinical activities within the In-Patient Unit (IPU), Outpatients, and the Community
The post holder will assist the Therapists to maintain a high standard of patient care by undertaking delegated clinical programmes of management, administrative and equipment duties to support the functioning of the department.
To assist therapists with patients treatment either jointly or to carry out treatment programmes following therapists assessment, this may include community visits.
To maintain a clean and tidy environment within clinical and non-clinical areas
To help with the purchase, maintenance, and safe storage of equipment
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Possess basic literacy and numeracy skills National Care Certificate or agreement to complete
Desirable
NVQ in Health & Social Care Level 3 or equivalent Background of a Health & Fitness Courses completed or Science Degree
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 Royal Trinity Hospice
Address 30 Clapham Common North Side
London
SW4 0RN
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.royaltrinityhospice.london/ (Opens in a new tab)