Senior Therapy Assistant

3 weeks ago


Dorchester, United Kingdom Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust Full time

**As a Senior Therapy Assistant we can offer you**:
Competency based training

A wide range of experience working within the Acute hospital sites, and into the community through our collaborative partnerships and Discharge to Assess pathways.

Role specific training

Continuing Professional Development and Training opportunities including foundation degrees and therapy apprenticeships.

The opportunity to learn from highly skilled therapists within collaborative therapy teams

Supportive, friendly therapy teams

Peer support from existing Senior Therapy assistants

Mentorship

Clinical supervision

Commitment to ensuring you feel supported with your wellbeing and career progression through supervision and values based appraisals.

An opportunity to help shape services

A full driving licence is required. All therapy staff are expected to contribute to weekend working rotas within the department.

To be an autonomous practitioner

To determine clinical diagnosis and develop effective treatment plans with the support of relevant senior staff

Once considered competent, to participate in the on-call, week-end, bank holiday and extended working rotas where clinically appropriate

Be responsible for maintaining own competency to practice through CPD activities and maintain a portfolio which reflects personal development and professional standards.

Participate in the staff appraisal scheme as an appraisee and be responsible for complying with agreed personal development plan to meet set competencies.

Be an active member of the In-Service Training Programme by attendance at, and participation in, in-service training programmes, tutorials, individual training sessions, external courses and peer review.

Be responsible for full caseload of patients under direct and indirect supervision of a therapist

Undertaking a range of basic assessments (in line with band 4 competencies and national recommendations)
- this may include assessments patients home environment

Training and support of band 3 assistant staff and supporting rotational band 5's

Band 3/4 experience in healthcare essential

Basic IT and administrative skills required

Relevant courses at Foundation Degree level or equivalent are expected to be completed (can be completed whilst in role)

Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is a modern District General Hospital offering an excellent working environment. Much of West Dorset is designated as an area of outstanding natural beauty, and the Jurassic coastline is protected by World Heritage status. There are numerous beaches within easy reach, and Portland Harbour promotes a wide range of water sport activities. The area is largely rural, with good rail and road links. The closest airport is situated in Bournemouth.

For all our roles, we are looking for staff who hold our Trust Values of Integrity, Respect Teamwork and Excellence, and who are passionate about providing the best patient care. To read more about our Trust and our Values search Dorset County Hospital online.



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