Band 3 Therapy Assistant

1 week ago


Birmingham, United Kingdom Birmingham Community Healthcare NHS FT Full time

Job summary

This advert may close early if sufficient applications are reached; please apply early to avoid disappointment.

We are pleased to offer an exciting opportunity for a Band 3 Therapy Assistant to join our established multidisciplinary team on the neuro rehabilitation ward working with patient that have had a Stroke and other neurological condition's such a Traumatic Brain Injury. Supporting in there rehabilitation ward at Moseley Hall Hospital.

We are looking for a dynamic, organised, and enthusiastic Therapy Assistant to work closely alongside our Physiotherapists and Occupational Therapists, to support and deliver progressive rehabilitation programmes, aiding our patients to reach their maximum functional abilities and achieve their goals. The role can be physically demanding but very rewarding.

The successful candidate will require good written and verbal communication skills and be computer literate.

The post holder will be supported to work through Band 3 Therapy Assistant Competencies, with training provided as required.

Please note: The split of time between working with the Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy teams may fluctuate depending on the needs of the patients and service.

Main duties of the job

To assist the Physiotherapists and Occupational Therapists with the assessment and ongoing therapeutic management of Neuro In-Patients. Conditions may include complex permanent disabilities, multiple pathologies, life-limiting conditions and challenging and unpredictable behaviours. To assist the Physiotherapists and Occupational Therapists in delivering the Therapy Service within the unit, the community and with pre- discharge assessments of patients within their own homes. Reporting back to the Physiotherapists and Occupational Therapists on the outcomes of delegated treatments. To work as part of the Multi-Disciplinary Team, supporting registered health practitioners, contributing to the effectiveness of team working in neuro rehabilitation. Ability to work flexibly across a 7 day working pattern and to provide support within the neuro rehabilitation beds as and when required.

About us

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Be Part of Our Team...

BCHC has more than 5000 staff working across Birmingham and the West Midlands in a wide range of community nursing and specialist healthcare roles. BCHC delivers over 100 clinical services, in people's homes, health centres, clinics and inpatient facilities. We deliver a wide range of services for children, young people and families as well as adults and community services, two community hospitals, services for people with learning disabilities, the internationally recognised West Midlands Rehab Centre and one of Europe's leading Dental Hospitals and School of Dentistry. We deliver all of this with a commitment to integrated, personalised care that is rooted in our local communities. We have an ambition to deliver outstanding, integrated care as one of the key NHS providers in the West Midlands.

If you want to 'Be Part of Our Team' and work with a Foundation Trust which is continuously striving for best care and healthy communities, we want to hear from you.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For further information about this role please see the Job Description and Personal Specification document attached.

Person Specification

Skills/ Knowledge

Essential

oGood written and verbal communication skills

Desirable

oDemonstrate a knowledge of the basic aims and principles of Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy and the Therapy Assistant role oComputer literate oOccupational Therapy and Physiotherapy skills and completion of associated competencies oKnowledge of Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy equipment and able to assess and fit safely in the community

Qualifications

Essential

BTEC (Occupational Therapy Support Workers) or NVQ Level 3 in an OT/PT Care related

Experience

Essential

Experience as a Health Care Support Worker or Therapy Assistant in Care of the Elderly or Rehabilitation Show evidence of self development and rehabilitation skills with the above mentioned Demonstrate ability to work as part of the MDT

Personal Qualities

Essential

oAbility to be flexible, adaptable and able to work on own initiative oAble to empathise with and relate to patients, carers and staff oEnthusiasm and recognition of the need for self development

Desirable

oAdvocacy skills

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