[ref. z43902604] Senior Therapy Support Worker, Band 4
Join us at an exciting time for Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust! We have an ambitious plan for our journey to Outstanding and are looking for aspirational, committed individuals to join us, making a real difference to both staff and patients.
As a former winner of England for excellence award: Tourism destination of the year, the beautiful city of Gloucester and the scenic regency spa town of Cheltenham are fantastic places to work and live.
As a hospital Trust we are currently involved in over 100 clinical trials and studies, whilst also providing acute elective and specialist services to a population of over 620,000.
By joining Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust new colleagues can look forward to a warm welcome and a future full of opportunities and support.
Job overview
We are looking for an enthusiastic individual to fill our Senior Therapy Support Worker vacancy joining our Trauma and Orthopaedic therapy team. You should have relevant prior experience working in a healthcare setting in the UK, having knowledge of Occupational Therapy or Physiotherapy assistant, or equivalent roles in supporting discharge planning of patients.
You will have the opportunity to work with trauma and Orthopaedic patients on the wards supporting assessment, discharge planning and rehabilitation.
The successful applicant will join our experienced integrated therapy team, working alongside occupational therapists, physiotherapists, therapy support workers and the wider multidisciplinary team. We are looking for an individual who is motivated, enthusiastic and flexible in all areas of care and their approach to work.The ability to work well with all members of the multi- disciplinary team is essential. You will need to have excellent communication skills, have a positive attitude, compassionate, and be able to work as part of a team. Being able to motivate and encourage patients in an active way to regain and maintain their independence is important.
You will work with the Trauma and Orthopaedic Therapy Team across both acute hospital sites; Gloucestershire Royal Hospital and Cheltenham General Hospital, and you will be required to contribute to the therapy weekend working rota. Being able to drive to support with access and Home visits is desirable.
Main duties of the job- To embrace the principles of both Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy, bringing them together to work in an integrated and client-centred way
- To provide high quality therapy in a fast paced, changing working environment within the resources available, to ensure the delivery of Trust targets
- To motivate the patient to take part in rehabilitation and to promote independence, when there may be reluctance or communication difficulties
Working for our organisation
It is expected that all employees uphold the values of the organisation as our values underpin everything we do and describe the way we expect our staff to behave towards our patients, families and carers and between each other. We have the following three values:
- Caring
- Listening
- Excelling
Patients said: "Don't just do what you have to, take the next step and go the extra mile."
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
In line with the Trust Vision to provide the “Best Care for Everyone…”- To use the principles of Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy in an integrated and client-centred way, to promote independence and facilitate safe discharge. This will be achieved by implementing delegated treatment plans and facilitating rehabilitation within agreed limitations through exercise, physical modalities and the use of occupation. To assess and manage delegated patients with mobility and occupational difficulties, reporting back to the registered practitioner as necessary.
- To support the teams with administration, clerical and housekeeping duties.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria- GCSE level C Maths and English
- EITHER completed or working towards completion of a relevant Foundation Science degree or equivalent
- OR NVQ level 3 or equivalent and experience/skills demonstrated through CPD to include clinical reasoning, appropriate attitudes & behaviours, initiative and leadership
Experience
Essential criteria- Proven experience as a physiotherapy or occupational therapy support worker working in the NHS or other care setting in the UK
- Valid UK Driving License
Knowledge
Essential criteria- Demonstrate effective communication and interpersonal skills, both verbal and non-verbal and written when interacting with staff, patients, relatives and carers
- Produce accurate and legible documentation of treatments
- Work flexibly in response to the changing demands of the service.
- Demonstrate an ability to act on own initiative when working independently in challenging environments.
- Evidence of initiative and leadership
The health and wellbeing of our staff and patients remains the priority of the Trust. Vaccination remains the best chance we have of conquering COVID and the Trust encourages everyone to take up this offer.
Please note, this vacancy may close as soon as sufficient applications have been received, so please apply as soon as possible if you are interested. The Recruitment Team are unable to accept any applications after the position has closed on NHS Jobs.
Committed to safeguarding our community
If applicable for the post, all successful candidates will be required to pay for their own Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. The cost will be £29 (standard checks) or £46 (enhanced checks), and will be recovered through two instalments from the candidate's salary.Please contact [email protected] for further information.
The Trust is a safeguarding employer committed to the safeguarding and promotion of welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The Trust is committed to safe recruitment practices to protect children and vulnerable adults, and any appointment will be subject to satisfactory clearance.As part of the organisation's commitment to Safer Recruitment, candidates may request copies of relevant policies and procedures by contacting the Recruitment Team at [email protected]
Committed to supporting service personnel
As part of our commitment to support Service Personnel, Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, in collaboration with the Career Transition Partnership, offer a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for all qualifying Service and Ex-Service Personnel.To qualify for a guaranteed interview, candidates must meet the essential criteria for the post and be either a current member of the Armed Forces, or be within the two year period of resettlement. If this applies to you please email the job reference number and your AR number to the Recruitment Team at [email protected]
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