Job summary We have an exciting opportunity for Therapy Assistant to join our therapy team at Malvern Community Hospital.
The post is part time working 30 hours per week.We are looking for a motivated and dynamic person who enjoys working with people and supporting patients to achieve their goals and return to the community.
Malvern Community Hospital is a modern purpose-built unit with 24 inpatient beds.You will work as part of an integrated physiotherapy and occupational therapy team, supporting qualified therapists to assess, treat and rehabilitate a wide variety of patients with a strong focus in frail older people and complex care.
You will need to have excellent communication skills, the ability to work as part of a team as well as independently and be willing to learn new skills.You will benefit from a robust supervision, appraisal and training model and work very closely with other assistants, newly qualified and very experienced senior therapists.
We offer both on the job training as well as access to further education opportunities in related subjects or even apprenticeship to become a qualified therapist.Previous experience in a health or care setting is desirable but not essential and you will receive training for manual handling, equipment and computer systems used.
Main duties of the job The duties include:Gatheringinformation of social history, pre-admission abilities, and compilingdocumentation from a range of sources.Assistingqualified therapists in assessments, using therapeutic techniques andprinciples of Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy.
Haveawareness of medical conditions, medical treatments and physical conditions andtheir potential impact on patients and their engagement in rehabilitation.
Monitor,assess and analyse patient progress within therapy interventions andeffectively report back to qualified staff at regular intervals.
Workalone in environments where assessment and management of risk may be required.Once trained complete visits to patients homes to set up equipment.
Undertakingmoving and handling tasks regularly supporting patients to safelymobilise/transfer after training.Demonstrateawareness of discharge planning process from point of admission and activelyassists with this.
Encouragepatients to engage in planned interventions and take part in qualityimprovement projects as part of the therapy team and multidisciplinary team.
Organisingand maintaining ward stock of equipment, updating handover documents andreferrals.
Planand prioritise own workload in accordance with departmental standards and inconjunction with the therapy team members About us At Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust,we are working together to deliver outstanding care.
We run community hospitalsand community health services across Worcestershire and provide mental healthand learning disability services across both Herefordshire and Worcestershire.Our people (all 4500+ of them) provide services for people ofall ages, experiencing both physical and/or mental health conditions from over100 sites.We will support you to thrive; offer flexibleworking options for a great work-life balance, help you fulfil your ambitions,and empower you to make positive changes within your team or service.
We valuediversity and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, cultures,and ethnicities.What we offer;27 days leave plus bank holidays, increasing up to33 days with long serviceGenerous NHS pension and enhanced pay when you workunsocial hoursFlexible and agile working opportunitiesGreat maternity, paternity, and adoption supportWide range of supportive staff networksHealth and wellbeing opportunitiesIf you would like to know more, please visit ourwebsite.Sharingyour data - As a data controller we may sometimes need to process your data topursue our legitimate business interests, for example to request a survey fromyou (optional), to support the Trusts understanding of where you gainedinterest in working for the Trust.
Job description Job responsibilities For full details of the duties and criteria for the role please refer to the job description and person specification attached.
Person Specification Knowledge Essential Basic knowledge of physical/ mental health conditions Knowledge of Physiotherapy/ Occupational Therapy Experience Essential Experience of working with people, preferably in a caring environment Desirable Previous experience in a therapy setting working alongside therapists Previous experience working with dementia, frailty or elderly people.
Skills and abilities Essential Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in English in both verbal and written formats Ability to prioritise, plan and organise own time Able to meet the travel requirements of the role Desirable Ability to follow rehabilitation programmes presented by qualified staff Qualifications Essential Level 3 qualification (, A-level, NVQ3) in Care or Level 2 qualification (, GCSE Grade A-C or Grade 9-4, NVQ2 or equivalent) in Care and will be expected to undertake the relevant Level 3 qualification on appointment to post Will be expected to meet the Care Certificate standards within 12 weeks of commencing employment with the Trust.
I understand that I will be asked to provide original certificates to verify my qualifications at point of offer.