Senior Therapy Assistant - Dorchester
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Job overview
The Dorset County Hospital Therapy Team is looking for an enthusiastic, reliable team player to join the Therapies Department as a Senior Therapy Assistant.
The successful candidate will mainly work within our inpatient therapy teams. This may be in the following areas; Elderly Care, Orthopaedics, Stroke and Neuro, Respiratory and may be on a static or a rotational basis. Experience in healthcare essential, ideally as a therapy assistant.Basic IT and administrative skills required. Car drivers only as part of role will be supporting home visits.
Main duties of the job
The successful applicant will assist in treating a wide variety of clinical conditions and work alongside both Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy, delivering rehabilitation and assisting in the safe and timely discharge of patients. We provide supervision within the team and have training provided for therapy assistants.You are encouraged to develop through appraisals and Continual Professional Development.
Working for our organisation
The Therapies service at Dorset County Hospital is an integrated Therapies Service working together to ensure that Therapies provision is the best that it can be, balancing quality and resourcing issues to provide and improve patient centred services.The Therapies team is committed to the principle of seven day working and is currently working towards it. Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is a modern District General Hospital , offering an excellent working environment. Expert Band 7 therapy staff are available in all clinical areas.
Your professional development is our priority with regular appraisals and objective setting to ensure your potential is achieved.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Our DCHFT Job Description and Person Specification (attached) tells you all about this role, what to expect and what is needed to succeed. When completing your application please make sure to tell us how your experience and skills fit the person specification.
Please contact us at [email protected] if you are unable to view or download the attachment.
For all our roles, we are looking for staff who hold our Trust Values of Integrity, Respect Teamwork and Excellence, and who are passionate about providing the best patient care. To read more about our Trust and our Values search Dorset County Hospital online.
Person specification
Skills, Abilities & Knowledge
Essential criteria- To have ability to work on own initiative and to be confident to work without direct supervision
- To have ability to learn new skills to deliver patient care as instructed by qualified members of staff
- To be able to work within the multidisciplinary team
- To be able to prioritise own workload
- To be aware of own limitations
- To partake in data collection
- Experience with IT systems
- Ability to complete allocated projects and meet deadlines
Experience
Essential criteria- Relevant experience (minimum 1 year) of working as a therapy/nursing assistant or similar post
- Experience of working with direct contact with the public
Education, Qualifications & Training
Essential criteria- Good level of education to GCSE Leve, including Maths & English (Grade C or above)
- NVQ Level 3 or equivalent level in healthcare or be willing to work towards
- To be able to drive a car
Our Mission
Outstanding care for people in ways which matter to them.
Our Vision
Dorset County Hospital, working with our health and social care partners, will be at the heart of improving the well-being of our communities.
Our Values
Integrity, Respect, Teamwork, Excellence
We are a Trust that celebrates diversity and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We would welcome applications from people in all under-represented groups.
For more information, please use the link below to read our joint strategy for Dorset County Hospital and Dorset Healthcare.
Trust Strategy | Dorset County Hospital (dchft.nhs.uk)
PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING IMPORTANT INFORMATION CAREFULLY BEFORE YOU SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION
Please read the job description and person specification carefully to ensure your application reflects the knowledge, skills and experience required.
The closing date/interview date is subject to amendment; this vacancy may therefore expire at short notice, so we recommend that you submit an application at your earliest convenience. We reserve the right to close any vacancies without notice.
Shortlisted applicants will be contacted via email; therefore it is important that you check your personal email account regularly.
Unfortunately we are unable to respond to every application; if we do not contact you within 4 weeks of the closing date, please be advised that you not have been shortlisted on this occasion.
You can contact us on 01305 254655 to find out whether you have been shortlisted or if you would like feedback.