Senior Therapy Assistant
Job overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a part-time experienced Senior Therapy Assistant with expertise in Intermediate Care, Rehabilitation, Rapid Response, and Admission Avoidance. We are seeking a well-organised individual who is passionate about promoting independence and providing therapy interventions across our Intermediate Care Units and within a person's own home, utilising a home-first approach.
We are thrilled to be able to welcome you to our friendly team, where you will have the flexibility to work across various services, including:
- Killelea House (Enhanced and Residential IMC)
- Home-based Intermediate Care and Reablement
- Elmhurst Short Stay Intermediate Care Service
- Bury Rapid Community Response Service
Therefore, the ability to work shifts within these hours is essential.
We are interested in hearing from an experienced Therapy Assistant with an NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) and a proven track record of working with a multi-disciplinary team for this role.
Main duties of the job
The Intermediate Tier prides itself on providing strengths-based assessments and interventions to the people of Bury, helping them regain or attain as much independence as possible within their own homes. Our patients are truly at the heart of everything we do, and we are looking for someone committed to being part of a healthcare team that delivers excellent care and support.
As a Senior Therapy Assistant, you will be responsible for:
- Providing support work to aid the rehabilitation of patients.
- Managing your own caseload and performing patient therapy assessments.
- Developing, implementing, and evaluating individualised holistic treatment programs.
- Delivering a high standard of evidence-based care.
Within all our Intermediate Tier services, you will work within and have support from a large multidisciplinary team. You will follow appropriate pathways of care and liaise with and refer to other agencies as needed.
We are looking for a hardworking and motivated individual with strong clinical, communication, organisational, and time management skills. A flexible approach to day-to-day tasks is essential to meet the demands of the service. You will also need to travel across the service footprint, so access to transport is essential.
Working for our organisation
The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) provides hospital and integrated health and social care services to over one million people living across Greater Manchester. Our 20,000 colleagues care for people in hospital and in the community, working across Bury, Rochdale, Oldham and Salford, to save and improve lives.
As a large NHS trust we are committed to enhancing the health of our local population by delivering consistently high standards of care and working closely with local authorities and key partners. We believe in our power and potential to make a difference and we’re always looking for people who demonstrate our three core values - care, appreciate and inspire – to join our team.
In return, we can offer you a job role with purpose and flexibility. The size and scale of the NCA means we can provide more challenge and opportunities so your career can always be moving in the right direction. By joining us you can also access a competitive benefits package, including, a fantastic annual leave allowance, flexible working opportunities and protected hours for health and wellbeing activities, helping you to achieve more personal downtime and a better work-life balance.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria- NVQ Level 3 or equivalent as assessed by relevant training and competencies.
- Level 1 Literacy and Numeracy (GCSE English and Maths Grade D-G)
Knowledge, Training & Experience
Essential criteria- Ability to demonstrate a good understanding of the principles of Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy
- Extensive experience working as a Therapy Assistant within in-patient intermediate care/ rehabilitation / community services
- Experience of different moving and handling techniques and equipment
- Knowledge of area of clinical governance including audit, quality, and risk management
Skills & Abilities
Essential criteria- Good communication (written and verbal skills)
- Basic IT skills
- Good organisational skills
- Flexible and adaptable to meet the requirements of the service such as evening, weekend and bank holiday working
- Ability to travel to different geographical locations across the Trust footprint in line with service needs
- Full UK driving license with willingness to use own car for work purposes
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We understand the importance of balancing work and home life. We are committed to supporting flexible working for our people wherever possible and all our colleagues are given the opportunity to discuss potential for flexible working. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement.
The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) serves a diverse population, and each Care Organisation works hard to ensure all services are accessible and fair.
We respect the value of difference. So, our aim is to employ a workforce representative of the communities we serve. Regardless of age, disability, gender, marital status, trans status, pregnancy and maternity, race, sexual orientation, religion or belief, all are welcome.
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