Senior Therapy Assistant

1 month ago


Cheshire, United Kingdom Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust Full time

Job summary

Senior Therapy Assistant

Working Part time : 30 Hours Per Week

Are you looking for new challenge? Would you like to enhance your skills in post-operative Orthopaedic rehabilitation? This is an exciting opportunity to work as a Senior Therapy Assistant within our Orthopaedic therapy team at the Countess of Chester NHS Foundation Trust.

Our teams provide therapy to a range of specialities including orthopaedics, frailty, medical and respiratory services at the Countess of Chester hospital. You will be working alongside an experienced therapy team within the Inpatient Orthopaedic Therapy service, which includes both trauma and elective wards. The role includes working closely with our Multidisciplinary team to ensure we achieve best patient care.

Good communication, adaptability and team working skills are essential for this post. Experience of working with adults in a care setting is essential for the role. We offer a friendly and supportive environment for learning.

Main duties of the job

As part of the Therapies and Integrated Community Care Division we have a Practice Development Therapist who supports the department with learning and development activities. We offer an apprenticeship programme as part of our staff career pathway, offering a supportive and nurturing environment for our unregistered staff with an interest and passion to progress towards becoming a registered health professional.

The post is varied, and the post holder will need be able to work under their own initiative with supervision from the therapy team.

This post requires an enhanced Criminal Records Bureau check.

You will be expected to work weekends and Bank holidays on a rota basis.

About us

The Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust provides services to West Cheshire and to Welsh patients covered by Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board. The Trust works collaboratively within the wider Cheshire and Merseyside Health and Care Partnership. Its services are provided from three locations:

The Countess of Chester Hospital: providing 438 general and acute beds. Ellesmere Port Hospital: providing 56 beds as a rehabilitation, intermediate and outpatient facility. Tarporley War Memorial Hospital: a base for community services which serve the local rural population.

The Trust employs over 6258 staff (headcount) which includes temporary bank staff and provides acute emergency and elective services, primary care direct access services and obstetric services to a population of approximately 407,000. This includes 357,000 residents in Chester and West Cheshire which includes Ellesmere Port and Neston as well as the Deeside area of Flintshire which has a population of approximately 50,000.

The Trust is a busy district general hospital and in 2022/2023, there were more than 503,342 patient attendances (inpatient, outpatient and diagnostic) ranging from a simple outpatient appointment to major cancer surgery. This is an increase of nearly 10,000 compared to the previous year when there were 494,387 patient attendances.

Job description

Job responsibilities

See Job Description for further details.

Recruitment selection processes are based on competence (see Person specification) and values.

Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costs are deducted from salary following appointment. The cost of the DBS application is £23 (standard) or £43 (enhanced), this cost will be deducted from your salary over the first three months of employment.

You are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. A small annual fee of £13 per year applies.

New entrants to the NHS will commence on the minimum of the scale stated above.

Applicants are advised to apply early as if a large number of applications are received for this post, we reserve the right to close the vacancy prior to the advertised date.

Good luck with your application.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

NVQ level 4 or equivalent ECDL or CLIAT qualification

Experience

Essential

Significant experience working in a health or social care setting, working as a therapy assistant Experience of delivering therapy programmes to patients with complex needs Supervisory experience Knowledge of a range of presenting conditions and implications for swallowing and communication Carry out interventions using a criteria led discharge protocol Able to undertake reviews and amend action plans accordingly

Desirable

Understanding of professional conduct Health, safety and risk awareness Experience of undertaking reviews and amending action plans

Skills

Essential

Excellent verbal skills Able to demonstrate ability to use basic Microsoft packages such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint Good level of literacy skills to complete therapy documentation and referrals to other services Able to communicate with a range of professionals, patients and relatives regarding patient treatment plans both in the hospital and in the community

Desirable

Working knowledge of Meditech system

  • Crewe, Cheshire, United Kingdom Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Full time

    Do you want to work with inspiring children in an innovative and supportive organisation? I'm Mat, the Service Manager for CCICP Paediatric Therapies, and I would like to tell you about an exciting opportunity that has arisen for an Occupational Therapist, who has an interest of working within paediatrics, to work with our brilliant Paediatric Therapies...

  • Immediate Start

    1 month ago


    Wilmslow, Cheshire, United Kingdom Hays Senior Finance Full time

    An Accountancy firm based in Wilmslow are seeking to recruit a Client Accountant to join their growing team. This firm is dedicated to delivering a full range of services to their clients, including accounting and business advisory services, bookkeeping, financial management, and strategic planning. As Client Accountant, you will assist and provide support...


  • Wilmslow, Cheshire, United Kingdom Hays Senior Finance Full time

    An Accountancy firm based in Wilmslow are seeking to recruit a Client Manager to join their growing team. This firm is dedicated to delivering a full range of services to their clients, including accounting and business advisory services, bookkeeping, financial management, and strategic planning. You will assist and provide support to the Senior Client...


  • Frodsham, Cheshire, United Kingdom Gap Healthcare Full time

    Senior Care Assistant Nights A great and exciting opportunity has just come available for a motivated Senior Care Assistant Nights supporting service users living with Dementia. Do you want to make a difference on a daily basis and give support to staff and services users alike then look no further! Great pay rate of £14.25 per hour based near Frodsham,...

  • Senior Care Assistant

    2 weeks ago


    Frodsham, Cheshire, United Kingdom Lowry Recruitment Ltd Full time

    Senior Care Assistant - Days or Nights - Frodsham - £14.25/hr - Permanent PLEASE NOTE, THIS ROLE IS NOT AVAILABLE TO OVERSEAS STUDENTS OR CANDIDATES WHO REQUIRE SPONSORSHIP. This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a fantastic Care Home for an employer who is recognised for looking after its staff and residents equally well. You will be working for a...


  • Frodsham, Cheshire, United Kingdom Gap Healthcare Full time

    Senior Care Assistant Nights A great and exciting opportunity has just come available for a motivated Senior Care Assistant Nights supporting service users living with Dementia. Do you want to make a difference on a daily basis and give support to staff and services users alike then look no further! 25 per hour based near Frodsham, Cheshire. My client is...


  • Crewe, Cheshire, United Kingdom Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Full time

    Band 5 Occupational Therapist- Permanent Full Time Post We look forward to welcoming an enthusiastic and dynamic band 5 Occupational Therapist to join our Integrated Therapy team within the Therapy Services Dept. You will be based within the fast paced acute discharge medical team with the focus on improving patient flow through the hospital, reducing...


  • Frodsham, Cheshire, United Kingdom Lowry Recruitment Ltd Full time

    Senior Care Assistant - Nights (33hrs) - Frodsham - £14.25/hr - Permanent PLEASE NOTE, THIS ROLE IS NOT AVAILABLE TO OVERSEAS STUDENTS OR CANDIDATES WHO REQUIRE SPONSORSHIP. This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a fantastic Care Home for an employer who is recognised for looking after its staff and residents equally well. You will be working for a...


  • Warrington, Cheshire, United Kingdom ASSOCIATION FOR FAMILY THERAPY AND SYSTEMIC PRACTICE Full time

    Professional Standards Manager Hours: Part Time - 21 hours per week with occasional evening work when required Salary: (NJC Linked) GBP25270.57 per annum (44524.34 WTE) plus 8% pension contribution Holidays: 25 days holidays per annum plus statutory (pro rata) Location: Based from our Warrington office with home working flexibility Job...

  • Full or Part-time

    3 hours ago


    Crewe, Cheshire, United Kingdom Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Full time

    We are currently recruiting a Clinical Specialist Occupational Therapist to join our friendly, enthusiastic and driven Emergency Care therapy team. As a Clinical Specialist we expect excellent time management skills, organisational skills and an ability to work under pressure, in order to efficiently manage your caseload within this demanding and...


  • Crewe, Cheshire, United Kingdom Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Full time

    Do you want to work with inspiring children in an innovative and supportive organisation? Then we have the role for you! I'm Mat, the Service Manager for CCICP Paediatric Therapies, and I would like to tell you about an exciting opportunity that has arisen for an Occupational Therapist, who has an interest of working within paediatrics, to work with...


  • Cheshire, United Kingdom Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited Full time

    ARE YOU LOOKING FOR YOUR NEXT INTERIM LEADERSHIP OPPORTUNITY? We recruit for all specialisms including primary, secondary and SEN, and for Senior Leadership roles ranging from Assistant Head Teacher to Head Teacher and also CEO. We have successfully supported schools and MAT's with a number of interim opportunities across the country over recent weeks, and...

  • Accounts Semi Senior

    2 weeks ago


    Cheshire, United Kingdom Michael Page Full time

    We are currently seeking an Accounts Semi Senior to join our Accounting & Finance team. The role involves providing essential support to the department and clients, dealing with various accounting tasks.Client DetailsOur client is a well-established firm in the professional services industry, employing over 200 people across several locations. With a strong...


  • Warrington, Cheshire, United Kingdom Page Personnel Sales Full time

    The Executive Assistant will play a pivotal role in ensuring the smooth operation of the executive's office, allowing them to focus on strategic decision-making and core responsibilities. Manage the executive's schedule, including scheduling and coordinating meetings, appointments, and travel arrangements. Screen and prioritise phone calls, taking...

  • Key Account Manager

    1 week ago


    Cheshire and Merseyside, Cheshire, Cheshire and Merseyside, Cheshire, UK, United Kingdom Chemistree Solutions Full time

    Integrated Account Specialist - Diabetes. Exciting new opportunity working across Cheshire and Merseyside Role: Integrated Account Specialist Therapy Area: Diabetes Package: Competitive negotiable salary, car allowance, pension scheme, sales bonus, plus other benefits Region: Cheshire and Merseyside Role Type: Sales Specialist , Key Account Manager This...


  • Macclesfield, Cheshire, United Kingdom BioIndustry Association Full time

    Bitrobius Genetics is a pioneering biotechnology company that has developed Gentrafix™: a synthetic biology platform technology that has the potential to revolutionise the treatment of genetic diseases. Key skills required include: Cell culture methodology. Analysis of recombinant protein expression including western blot and ELISA. Immunofluorescence...


  • Cheshire East, Cheshire, United Kingdom deverellsmith Full time

    Senior Acquisition Manager Deverellsmith has partnered with an investor developer who is looking to expand its team by hiring a Senior Acquisition Manager. The company's current acquisition strategy is primarily focused on investments in social housing, temporary accommodation, and large HMOs. These acquisitions typically fall within the price range of...


  • Cheshire East, Cheshire, United Kingdom deverellsmith Full time

    Senior Acquisition Manager Deverellsmith has partnered with an investor developer who is looking to expand its team by hiring a Senior Acquisition Manager. The company's current acquisition strategy is primarily focused on investments in social housing, temporary accommodation, and large HMOs. These acquisitions typically fall within the price range of...

  • HR Assistant

    5 days ago


    Chester, Cheshire, United Kingdom Northreach Full time

    Northreach is a dynamic recruitment agency that connects businesses with top talent in the cell & gene therapy, fintech and digital sectors. Our mission is to provide a seamless and personalised recruitment experience for clients and candidates, and to create a positive work environment that encourages equality, innovation and professional growth. We are...


  • Cheshire, United Kingdom We Buy Any Car Full time

    Job : Senior Branch Manager Designate Salary : £25,880 (OTE £32,880)  Bonus:  Fantastic Annual bonus based on company performance Hours : You will work 42.5 hours per week on a rotational shift pattern of 5 days on 2 days off. Weekend work is involved. We are the UK’s favourite car-buying service and we are growing FAST! We have over 500...