Advanced Therapy Support Worker
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Job overview
We are seeking Band 4 Advanced Therapy Support Workers with a patient-centred approach and a passion for assessment and rehabilitation to work throughout Derby City.
This would be a great development opportunity for an experienced Band 3 Therapy Support Worker, as training and support will be provided.
You will have the opportunity to develop your skills in assessment and treatment in a community setting alongside developing additional generic skills to provide a comprehensive assessment to a variety of complex patients.
Our integrated, multi-disciplinary team provides goal-focussed rehabilitation to support patients in their own homes and local care homes.
You will be well supported in the role by a skilled, multi-disciplinary team, including Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, Nurses, Support Workers and Care Co-ordinators.
We have a full-time vacancy in Community First, a 22.5 hour vacancy in Core Therapy, along with a fixed term 12 month secondment 22.5 hour opportunity in Community First.
The Community First service is provided between 8am-6.30pm every day. The Core Therapy team's core hours are 8.30am-4.30pm.
As part of the role there will be a need for extensive travel and transportation of equipment and between patients around Derby City.
Main duties of the job
To perform and assist in the provision of holistic, high quality, evidence-based health care to a defined local population.
To work within an appropriate supervisory and monitoring framework, to agreed multi-disciplinary treatment plans by providing and managing ongoing treatment, teaching and instruction to a referred caseload of patients.
The post holder will be expected to implement, modify and evaluate these programmes of treatment without direct supervision.
This will include initial assessment and reviews of patients, creating specific patient led care plans and meet therapy goals and liaison with other specialist services within the Trust.
The post holder will organise and prioritise their own day- to-day work tasks and activities, be able to work independently and adhere to Trust Lone Working policies, as well as delegate tasks to band 3 colleagues and support administrative tasks for the day-to-day running of the services.
Working for our organisation
Our purpose is to provide community health services to a patient population of over one million people in Derbyshire and Derby, as part of Joined Up Care Derbyshire.
We employ around 4,200 substantive staff, caring for patients in 11 community hospitals and more than 30 health centres, as well as in clinics, GP practices, schools, care homes and, increasingly, in people’s own homes and via virtual consultations.
As a clinical employee it will be your responsibility to ensure that your behaviour and values reflect those set out in the DCHS Way outlined on our website and in the additional information provided.
After carefully reviewing this role, we do not believe that this position meets the requirements for sponsorship. For details on eligibility criteria for a Skilled Worker visa, please follow this link to the gov.uk website Skilled Worker visa: Overview - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please review the attached Job Description and Person Specification. To apply, please click APPLY FOR THIS JOB - this link will take you to the TRAC Recruitment Site. You will need to register if you do not already have an account.
Person specification
Qualification & Training
Essential criteria- Willingness to undertake further recognised training programmes applicable to the role.
- Good standard of general education, including English Language and Maths GCSE or equivalent.
- Assistant Practitioner Qualification or equivalent
- NVQ Level 4 in Health and Social Care, Foundation degree
Experience & Knowledge
Essential criteria- MDT or integrated team working experience.
- Experience of working with patients who present with complex multi-pathologies.
- Experience in using recognised falls prevention techniques, including outcome measures.
- Understanding of factors that influence health and well-being.
- Experience of working within a Community based team.
- Working knowledge of clinical audit and service improvement.
Skills & Attributes
Essential criteria- Ability to effectively manage own time and prioritise own workload.
- Ability to work as both individual and member of ICT.
- Ability to implement and evaluate rehabilitation programme.
- IT Skills
- SystmOne
Aptitude & Personal Qualities
Essential criteria- Flexible and able to use own initiative.
- Able to motivate others.
- Experience of working with AHP and Nursing Students.
Values
Essential criteria- Access to and ability to use transport as travel between and across care settings will be required.
Derbyshire Community Health Services NHS Foundation Trust (DCHS) is one of the largest providers of specialist community healthcare in England and we currently employ around 4,500 staff. We deliver a variety of services across Derbyshire, caring for nearly 1.8 million patients each year.
We deliver patient care through 11 community hospitals, 4 minor injury units, 29 health centres and a learning disability centre. Another key part of our service is out in the community where we care for people in their own homes via therapists, health visitors and district nurses, and promoting public health in the wider community.As a Trust we care for patients of all ages with a special focus on the needs of elderly people and the very young.
DCHS has been recognised as a top 10 NHS organisation to work for in the UK by the Health Service Journal and NHS Employers in their Best Places to Work 2015 campaign. The Trust is also the runner-up in the category for the best NHS community trust employer.
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Our vision “to be the best provider of local healthcare and to be a great place to work”
Our values:
- To get the basics right
- To act with compassion and respect
- To make a difference
- To value and develop teamwork
- To value everyone’s contribution because everyone matters
The majority of our locations offer free parking facilities for staff.
We will communicate with you regarding your application via email so please check your email account on a regular basis. If using hotmail, MSN or yahoo email accounts please check your 'junk/spam' mail regularly.
If you require any support in completing the application form please do not hesitate to contact the Recruitment Team, 01332 564856, option 1, option 1 or [email protected] and we will be happy to provide assistance.
Please note - if we receive a high number of applications for this position we reserve the right to withdraw the post before the closing date, therefore it is advisable that you apply as early as possible to avoid disappointment.
As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for our service and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement whether that's job share, part time or another flexible pattern.