Therapy Assistant

1 month ago

StokeonTrent, United Kingdom Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust Full time

Job summary

Haywood Hospital Therapies Portfolioprides itself on the delivery of quality care to all patients (ward and community based), many with complex needs. We are looking for enthusiastic Therapy Support Workers to join our teams working in a variety of settings including D2A (hospital & community beds) & Integrated Stroke Community Team and across other services as needed. We are currently offering a range of permanent and temporary posts to support with current service demand.

These aredynamic roles that requires collaborative workingas a system supporting bed flow,managing timely discharges and post discharge supporting longer term adaptation and resettlement back into the community. The overall aim being to improve the health and wellbeing of the population served.

We are looking for highly motivated,proactive, enthusiastic, good team workers with excellent organisational and interpersonal skills. The ability to prioritise tasks together with effective communication is essential. You should have a methodical and organised approach to work and be able to work under your own initiative once fully trained. The nature of the service will be determined by local service specifications.

You will be required to support current service pressures and be flexible in approach across our 7 day services. Community working requires essential car driving on daily basis and lone working in line with service / Trust Policy.

Main duties of the job

To work with individuals and carers who may find it difficult to engage with the service or aspects of the service resulting in uncooperative or challenging behaviour that has to be managed. To apply skills, knowledge and competences to recognise any significant change in the holistic needs of the service user/carer and feedback to the registered practitioner. To maintain contemporaneous and accurate records as required by the Partnership Trust and in line with HCPC standards. To make resources for use in therapy/care taking direction from registered practitioners as required. To use problem solving and innovation to deliver a high standard of intervention within competences whilst managing the demands of unplanned aspects of the role where appropriate. To participate in regular supervision. To contribute to the process of induction for new team members and demonstrates duties to others as required. To identify own training/educational needs as part of the supervision and appraisal process in conjunction with registered practitioners. Attains and maintains an agreed level of competence through ongoing training and development To collect and input statistical information as required. To participate in and support the team in undertaking clinical audit. To actively promote the implementation and upholding of policies, procedures, guidelines and directives, along with relevant statutory measures and governmental directives.

About us

By joining Team MPFT, you will be helping your communities and in return for this, we will support you by;

Supporting your career development and progression Excellent NHS Pension scheme Generous maternity, paternity and adoption leave Options for flexible working Up to 27 days annual leave (increasing with service up to 33 days) and the opportunity to purchase additional leave Extensive Health and Wellbeing support and resources If you work in our community teams, we pay for your time travelling between patients Lease car if you complete more than 500 business miles per annum, fully insured and maintained (including tyres), mileage paid at lease car rate Salary sacrifice car - fully insured and maintained (including tyres), your gross pay is reduced by the cost of the vehicle before tax, NI and pension deductions are calculated, mileage paid at business rates Salary sacrifice bikes up to £2k Free car parking at all trust sites Free flu vaccinations every year Citizens Advice support linked with a Hardship Fund for one off additional support up to £250 (if the criteria is met)

And more. We are proud to be a diverse and inclusive organisation and there is a choice of staff networks that help you meet like-minded people.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Haywood Hospitalrehabilitation services are a highly complex area of the care and the post holder will act as a professional and be competent as appropriate to the requirements of the role:

Please see the attached Job Description for further details.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

Relevant placements/experience to the role which may include: oWorking as part of a team oWorking in a care environment oSupporting or contributing to the management of individuals with disabilities. oImplementation of rehabilitation programmes. oExperience of providing group activity programs. Ability to manage time effectively.

Desirable

Supporting service users, families and carers in dealing with the impact of compromised functional ability.

Qualifications

Essential

Qualifications and Credit Framework QCF/NVQ/ Apprenticeship Level 3 or equivalent in related subject or evidence of comparable academic study. Evidence of/willing to undertake training relevant to the post.

Desirable

Care Certificate is completed in all 15 areas within 12 weeks (pro rata) of commencement of contract. Relevant placements/experience to the role including supporting or contributing to the management of individuals with compromised functional ability

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