Senior Therapy Assistant
Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is now one of the largest trusts in the country, serving a population of 1.2 million people comprising acute hospital sites at Broomfield in Chelmsford, Basildon and Southend.
We are a well-led, high-performing and innovative organisation determined to provide the best health care services for our local population and working in the best interests of the people we serve.
Job overview
Are you looking for a career in Therapy Services? Then we have exciting news for you.
You will be part of our inpatient therapy team, supporting the work of the therapists and assisting in the management and co-ordination of patient equipment. This role involves working closely with patients in an inpatient setting under the guidance of a qualified therapist.
Ideally you will have previous experience of working in a therapy service, hospital, or care environment, however no professional qualifications are required and appropriate instruction and support will be provided.
If you are interested in the role and believe you hold the qualities we require, then apply today!
Main duties of the job
There will be administrative tasks and record keeping to be maintained as part of this role.
This role requires good communication and interpersonal skills in addition to basic computer and email skills. You would be required to write directly into the medical notes (paper and/or electronic) and so a good standard of written work is essential.It is a busy but friendly working environment and you will need to be resilient, flexible and organised.
Your work will be directed and supervised by qualified therapists.
You will assist the qualified therapists in delivering an excellent therapy service to patients in both the in and outpatient setting.You will contribute to the assessment, education and treatment of patients both individually and in groups.
You will undertake general departmental duties such as cleaning, collation of statistical information and ordering equipment.
You will undertake clerical and administrative tasks as necessary to maintain the smooth running of the department.
Working for our organisation
We work together, and in conjunction with MSE Health and Care Partnership, to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and wellbeing of our patients in a compassionate way, and provide a respectful, but vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.
From facilities through to consultant specialists we want to be the best, to achieve this we need to recruit not just those who are the finest in their field but also those who have the potential to be. Yes, experience is important but so is outlook – if you are dynamic, forward-thinking and enthusiastic we want you to join us.
We not only offer you a good working environment with flexible working opportunities, but also the opportunity to develop your career with access to appropriate training for your job and the support to succeed and progress.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For full details about this varied and rewarding role, please see attached job description, but some of the responsibilities include- To contribute to the assessment, education and treatment of patients both individually and in groups
- To complete delegated Occupational therapy tasks once competencies are complete
- To liaise with the Therapist as necessary regarding patients therapeutic interventions particularly highlighting any variations to expected outcomes from the treatment/education programmes.
- To be able to progress patient treatment within established protocols and guidelines.
Person specification
Experience
Essential criteria- Experience of working with patients in a hospital setting or similar environment
- Experience of working alongside therapists as an assitant or similar
- Application demonstrates understanding of the therapy assistant role
- Experience of working in a rehabiliation environment
- Work history includes using computer systems
Skills
Essential criteria- Good level of literacy demonstrated through minimal mistakes on application form
Please be aware as per the new Immigration guidelines we cannot sponsor candidates with a salary (full time or pro Rata) under the current minimum threshold.