About this role
Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a band 3 Therapy Assistant to join the dynamic Community Neurotherapy Team based at Ellesmere Port Hospital. As a Therapy Assistant you will assist in the delivery of high quality occupational therapy and physiotherapy plans to patients with a variety of Neurological rehabilitation needs both within the community and in an out-patient clinic. These sessions may be jointly with registered members of the team, within a group setting and/or on a 1:1 individual basis.
You will work alongside and liaise with Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy staff as well as the wider multidisciplinary team, family members and other outside agencies as directed by registered therapists.
Whilst experience within a healthcare setting as a therapy assistant would be an advantage, it is not essential as training will be provided and you will be supported in your development by both the team and by our Practice Development Therapist.
This post is part time 22.5 hours per week.
The Trust currently supports the Real Living Wage (RLW) hourly rate as set by the Living Wage Federation and will apply a pay supplement if the national A4C hourly rate falls below this.
Main duties of the job
To work under the direction of a registered therapist carrying out therapeutic intervention on a daily basis. To implement patient treatment plans, written by the registered therapists To observe patients, either individually or in groups and report all relevant observations to registered therapists. To accurately record interventions electronically using an in house computer based system in a timely manner. To take responsibility for attending and participating in clinical supervision To attend in service training and external training to ensure skills and knowledge are current. To undertake mandatory training and attend staff meetings To maintain confidentiality in line with Trust Policy.
Please see Job description and personal specification attached for more information and detail.
About us
Cheshire and Wirral Partnership (CWP) provides health and care services for a population of over one million people, including mental health, learning disability, community physical health and all-age disability care, as well as the provision of three GP surgeries in Cheshire.
We employ around 4,500 staff across 73 sites and have services across Wirral and Cheshire, as well as Trafford, Warrington, Bolton, Halton, Liverpool and Stockport.
Our aim is to help improve the lives of everyone in our communities, adopting a compassionate, person-centred approach to everything we do. We are rated as Outstanding for Caring by the Care Quality Commission, with a Good rating overall.
As a Disability Confident Employer, Rainbow Badge Scheme member, Veteran Aware organisation and proud holder of the Armed Forces Covenant Employer Recognition Scheme Gold Award, CWP is committed to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible and developing a culture that values differences, and welcome applications from people who have direct experience of accessing our services.
All new starters will commence in post on one fixed start date each month, in line with our Prepare to Care (P2C) induction programme date. P2C offers up to 3 weeks training to support you to meet the induction / initial training requirements of the role.
Whether you are just starting out in your career or looking to use your existing skills and experience in a new role, you'll find something to suit you at CWP.
Job description Job responsibilities
Please download a copy of the job description (see documents to download section below) for full details of the main responsibilities for this role.
At CWP, our recruitment selection processes are based on both competence (see person specification for details) and values.
CWP recruits people that can demonstrate the Trusts Values in their everyday life and we use a values-based approach in our interviews, which explores not only what you do but how and why you do it.
Before applying, we encourage you to review the Trusts Values and think about how these align with your own personal values. The supporting information section in your application should reflect your understanding of the Trusts Values and associated behaviours and you should provide examples from your work experience and/or personal life which demonstrate these values through your behaviours.
An applicant guide to help and support you through your recruitment journey can be accessed at the bottom of this page. Further help and support for completing your application can be accessed via our website. If you need any further guidance to help you complete your application, contact our recruitment team via email at: [email protected] or by calling 01244 393100.
If you have a disability that meets the definition set out in the Equality Act 2010, and you can show that you meet the essential criteria described in the person specification for an available position, please answer YES to the question: Do you wish to be considered under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme?
Please inform the team if you have any special support needs to be considered as part of the interview and selection processes.
The trust offers a Guaranteed Interview Scheme to any armed forces community applicants who meet the essential criteria for the post and encourages applications from armed forces reservists or cadet force adult volunteers.
Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costs are deducted from salary following appointment. You are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. A small annual fee of £16 per year applies.
New entrants to the NHS will commence on the minimum of the scale stated above.
Applicants are advised to apply early as if a large number of applications are received for this post we reserve the right to close the vacancy prior to the advertised date.
Good luck with your application. We hope to welcome you to Team CWP very soon!
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Relevant NVQ III or relevant clinical experience.
Desirable
Recognised equipment fitting course
Knowledge and expertise Essential
Understanding of rehabilitation enabling techniques Knowledge of policies and procedures relating to rehabilitation Knowledge of health care conditions Knowledge of the human body and physiotherapy interventions e.g., Gait training and exercise.
Desirable
Understanding of application of electrotherapy.
Experience Essential
Proven ability to work as member of multidisciplinary team Relevant experience in a health care setting
Trust values Essential
Demonstrate alignment with Trust Values (6 C's: Commitment, Communication, Care, Courage, Compassion, Competency)
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 Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
Address Community Neurotherapy Team, Ellesmere Port Hospital
114 Whitby Road
Ellesmere Port
CH65 6SG
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.cwp.nhs.uk/about-us/working-for-us/ (Opens in a new tab)