Band 3 Therapy Assistant

7 months ago


Hampstead, United Kingdom Barnet and Chase Farm Hospitals Full time

Our trust has around 10,000 staff serving 1.6 million patients. It comprises Barnet Hospital, Chase Farm Hospital, the Royal Free Hospital and more than 30 services in the community. This larger scale organisation provides an unprecedented opportunity for us to continue our pioneering work, particularly in finding ways to deliver even better care to our patients.

Our mission is to deliver world class care and expertise in our clinical services, underpinned by world class teaching and research and we will continue to measure our progress against our five governing objectives: excellent outcomes, excellent patient and staff experience, excellent value for taxpayers’ money, being safe and meeting our external duties, and building a strong organisation.

Everyone is welcome at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust. We're proud of our diversity and we continue to undertake new initiatives to advance equality for LGBT+, BME, gender equality, staff carers and people with disabilities and lived experiences to promote good relations and understanding between our staff.

**Detailed job description and main responsibilities**:

- Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.

**Person specification**:
**Royal Free World Class Values**:
**Essential criteria**:

- Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values

**Qualifications**:
**Essential criteria**:

- Good General education to GCSE level
- Good written communication
- Ability to keep legible records in English

**Desirable criteria**:

- Maths and English to GCSE level

**Experience**:
**Essential criteria**:

- Previous experience of interaction with the public/patients
- Experience of working in a team
- Basic computer skills
- Experience of supervising/teaching individuals

**Desirable criteria**:

- Involvement in a caring role in a healthcare facility
- Previous experience working with people within the healthcare enviroment

**Skills**:
**Essential criteria**:

- An understanding of the skills required for effective team working
- An understanding of the impact of disability and issues related to promoting independence
- Able to manage own time and take responsibility for routine tasks
- Ability to prioritise between urgent and routine tasks
- An understanding of the role of the following Therapy services: Physiotherapy Occupational Therapy, Speech and Language Therapy, Podiatry and Dietetics
- Good communication skills with staff, patients and carers
- Positive and respectful attitude to people with a disability
- Ability to follow Trust policies and procedures, including data protection, equal opportunities and health & safety
- General interest in Therapy Services and willingness to increase knowledge
- Ability to work alone and use initiative

**Desirable criteria**:

- An understanding of the impact of disability and issues related to promoting independence
- **Covid-19 Vaccination**
- Getting vaccinated, and getting a booster, remains the best defence against COVID-19.
- We encourage and support staff to get COVID-19 vaccine and a booster dose as and when they are eligible.- ** AT* - Apprenticeship Training**. Where AT* is entered next to the job title indicates that this vacancy is for an apprenticeship role.
- If you are an **EU/EEA citizen** who does not have EU Settlement or Pre-Settled status, you will require a visa to work in the UK.
- The Trust uses **electronic new starter forms** on Trac to collect personal details. Information collected is securely stored and used to set up the employee record on the ESR HR system.
- **The Trust will request a DBS** (CRB) if post involves regulated activities. The Trust is compliant with the Disclosure and Barring Service Codes of practice and the Rehabilitation of offenders act.

Applications are welcome from people wishing to job share or work flexible patterns. We are committed to equal opportunities.

**Please note**:

- _Please be advised that due to exceptionally high demand, all Royal Free accommodation is at full capacity and waiting lists are being held. Average waiting times are 12 months. Please do not rely on Trust accommodation when you commence your role and ensure you investigate alternative accommodation for your arrival.


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