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Healthcare Assistant
4 weeks ago
Job overview
We are looking for an enthusiastic Therapy Assistants to join our friendly community teams in West Kent.
The Community Rehabilitation Teams are made up of occupational therapists, physiotherapists, therapy assistants and apprentices who deliver personalised rehabilitation care plans to patients in their own homes. We always strive to achieve the best outcomes for the individuals we treat, to ensure they achieve their full potential and the greatest level of functional independence possible.
We have upcoming opportunities in our Maidstone and Tonbridge Teams. The candidates will need to be able to drive and have access to a car, as will requirement to travel across the locality.
The post is full time hours) with part time and flexible working arrangements considered.
Main duties of the job
Our Therapy Assistants work under the guidance of our qualified therapists, but will also need to be able complete visits independently. You will need to have excellent communication skills to support and motivate patients to participate in their rehabilitation programmes
• Support the qualified therapists to deliver high quality care to patients in their own homes.
• To be competent in the use of IT systems to document patient care
• To be able to follow treatment plans and monitor change in patient condition.
• Equipment provision and ordering
• Liaison with wider MDT
Additional Working Pattern: Monday to Friday
Working for our organisation
Rated ‘outstanding’ by the CQC, we’ve got a passion for delivering high standards of patient care and excellent services to improve the health of our communities. To do this we need outstanding people who share our values C ompassionate A spirational R esponsive E xcellent
We know a commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion leads to better patient care and a happier workforce. We pride ourselves in being diverse and welcome applications from people with varied backgrounds, perspectives and experiences
We ask for information about your protected characteristics on our application forms. This isn’t visible to anyone involved with shortlisting or interviewing you, except when you choose to be considered under the guaranteed interview scheme due to disability. Short listers will see two ticks alongside your application to ensure they apply the principles of the scheme to your submission
The data we collect helps us to ensure we are attracting diversity in our applicants, that all our colleagues have equitable access to career opportunities and supports us on our journey to being a Great Place to Work
As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want you to be able to work in a way that is best for us, for our patients and for you. Talk to us about a flexible working arrangement that won’t involve sacrificing time for personal interests or family commitments. We’ll support you to work flexibly in a way that will suits us both
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Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The job description and person specification gives you all the information you need about this role. Please look carefully at the criteria in the person specification and tell us what you have done that shows you meet this in your application. If you need an application form in an alternative format please let our recruitment team know. All information you supply on your application should, to the best of your knowledge, be true and accurate.
Still have questions? The recruiting manager would love to hear from you, their contact details can be found in the job advert.
We can get a lot of applications for some roles so to be in with the best chance of being shortlisted please make sure you apply as soon as possible. A vacancy may close early if there is a lot of interest in the job.
At KCHFT we strongly encourage colleagues in clinical and non-clinical roles who have direct or social contact with patients to be fully vaccinated. In this way we will be doing all we can to ensure your safety and that of your colleagues and the patients we serve.
Find out more about the community difference here.
Good luck We can’t wait to meet you and welcome you to #teamKCHFT, #cometocommunity.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
Relevant level 3 qualification (NVQ / QCF Diploma or certificate of care / Advanced apprenticeship ) or equivalent Functional Skills at Level 2 (Literacy and numeracy/ GCSE grade A-C or equivalent in English and Maths)
Experience
Essential criteria
experience working as part of a team, and experience with relevant IT
Desirable criteria
experience as a healthcare assistant, and experience in a community setting
knowledge
Essential criteria
understands the role of a therapy assistant
Desirable criteria
knowledge of what a PT and OT role is
Skills
Essential criteria
communication and inter-personal skills, able to organise own work and use own initiative, and able to cope with change
Personal attributes
Essential criteria
People skills: empathy, and supportive. able to work under pressure and flexible and adaptable
Driving
Essential criteria
car and full driving licence
Employer certification / accreditation badges
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