Band 4 Therapy Support Worker

5 days ago

Birmingham, United Kingdom University Hospitals Birmingham Full time

**Job overview**:
Are you looking for a challenge? We are looking for a highly motivated, enthusiastic and innovative Band 4 specialist therapy support workers to work with the Stroke team on Ward 8 at Heartlands hospital

The post holder will work alongside an established therapy team within the in-patient setting and will be expected to undertake a variety of duties with guidance from a registered Physiotherapist or Occupational Therapist and be responsible for an agreed specific caseload.

The post holder will be required to undertake training to develop competence to complete a variety of Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy assessments and treatments. The post holder will be key in supporting the rehabilitation and discharge process of the agreed specific caseload.

Applicants should be able to demonstrate an ability to work with patients with a wide range of conditions and have experience in the therapy treatment of Stroke and neurologically impaired patients. Good clinical and interpersonal skills along with being able to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team are essential elements of the role. We are committed to continued professional and career development of all staff.

Applicants must be prepared to participate in our 7 day working service.

For further information:
**Main duties, tasks & skills required**:
The role of a Therapy Support Worker is to support the delivery of therapy

services to patients within the medical setting. The Therapy Support Worker will work under the supervision of Registered Therapists and will be responsible for an agreed specific caseload. The role will support a range of therapy professions, covering predominately

Occupational Therapists and Physiotherapists who work as part of a multidisciplinary team to support the Stroke service on Heartlands Hospital site.

The Therapy Support Worker will be required to work on the wards and may be required to conduct visits to patients' homes.

The trust is committed to providing a 7 day service and therefore the role is on a 7 day working rota as well as contributing to providing evening therapy cover for stroke and neuro in patients.

**About us**:
We are recognised as one of the leading NHS Foundation Trusts in the UK. Our vision is to Build Healthier Lives, and we recognise that we need incredible staff to do this.

Our commitment to our staff is to create the best place for them to work, and we are dedicated to:
Investing in the health and wellbeing of our staff, including a commitment of offering flexible working where we can;
Offer our staff a wide variety of training and development opportunities, to support their personal and career development objectives.

UHB is committed to ensuring that our staff are treated fairly and feel that they belong, by creating a kind and inclusive environment. This is about equity of opportunity; removing all barriers, including discrimination and ensuring each individual member of staff reach their true potential, achieve their ambitions and thrive in their work. This is more than words. We are taking action. Our commitment to an inclusive culture is embedded at all levels of the organisation where every voice is heard, driven by our diverse and active staff networks, and at Board level by the Fairness Taskforce led by our CEO. We nurture a culture which empowers staff to challenge discriminatory behaviours and to enable people to bring their 'whole self' to a kinder, more connected and bold place to work.

**Job description**:
*Please Note : For a specific detailed job description for this vacancy, please see attached Job Description*

**Person specification**:
**Qualifications**:
**Essential**:
Education to GCSE level or equivalent including English and maths at grade C or above

Able to demonstrate competence in maths and written and spoken English

Educated to A Level / NVQ 3/ BTEC or equivalent (e.g. NVQ 2 or similar vocational qualification PLUS experience working in a care setting)

Care certificate or be willing to work towards this

**Experience**:
**Essential**:
Comprehensive experience supporting therapists in a relevant clinical setting

Comprehensive experience of delivering acute inpatient rehabilitation programmes across a variety of clinical settings with evidence of MDT collaboration and hospital discharge planning

Can demonstrate an in depth understanding of relevant areas of therapy, the effect of illness/clinical conditions / disability on function and health and basic aims of rehabilitation

Comprehensive understanding of the role of therapy support worker in Stroke and Neuro

Understanding of confidentiality and data protection in healthcare

One year clinical experience of working with Stroke and Neuro patients in an appropriate setting

**Disclosure and Barring Service Check**:
**Certificate of Sponsorship**:

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