Band 4 Therapy Support Worker

6 months ago

Barnet, 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

**Education & professional Quals**:
**Essential criteria**:

- GCSE English and Maths or equivalent

**Desirable criteria**:

- Formal qualification in relevant area e.g. City and Guilds/NVQ/ Exercise Instruction for Older People

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

- Significant relevant experience
- Competent of working in a therapy setting
- Experience within an acute hospital / healthcare environment

**Desirable criteria**:

- Previous experience of supervising / teaching individuals staff
- Experience in using aids and adaptations

**Skills and aptitudes**:
**Essential criteria**:

- Has good observational skills
- Can teach practical skills
- Is able to document written and verbal information in a clear and logical manner
- Ability to communicate effectively and efficiently with patients, family and colleagues
- Has practical computer skills including data entry and use of Word and Excel
- Is able to organise and prioritise own workload and delegate tasks appropriately
- Can use initiative and work single -handedly in a supportive environment
- Is able to work as a team member and lead a team motivating self and others
- Good time management skills
- Demonstrates commitment to lifelong learning
- An understanding of the impact of disability and issues related to promoting independence

**Desirable criteria**:

- Ability to demonstrate understanding of relevant health conditions & the impact of these on an individual’s health & functioning

**Personal Qualities & attribute**:
**Essential criteria**:

- Is aware of own limitations

**Others**:
**Essential criteria**:

- Has awareness of current health issues
- Can demonstrate a good understanding of the role of a support worker in Therapy services
- Can understand the need for and maintain confidentiality
- Can identify and act on health and safety issues in the work place
- Physically fit & able to comply with Trust manual handling guidelines

**Desirable criteria**:

- Has knowledge of manual handling equipment and/or assistive devices
- **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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