Job summary An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced therapy assistant to work within the Sherwood Rehabilitation Team, based in the rehab unit at Mansfield Community Hospital. This will be an superb opportunity to deliver benefits for our patients and the system as a whole. Working in a variety of settings, community and hospital, one to one and groups- this position offers great diversity. We acknowledge the essential role that the support staff in therapy deliver and this will be a great opportunity for you as an individual to progress and make a difference for our patients. You will need to be enthusiastic, highly motivated and demonstrate excellent communication and organisational skills, an ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary working team, with an understanding and experience of holistic assessment, rehabilitation and therapeutic interventions. We are looking forward to hearing from you. Main duties of the job To see the full detailed job description and main responsibilities of the job please refer the job description attached. About us Thank you for your interest in this role. Sherwood is nationally recognised as being an excellent place to work and deliver care. The Care Quality Commission rated King's Mill Hospital Outstanding and Newark, and Mansfield Community Hospitals Good. Overall we are rated Outstanding for care. For the last five years, we have been ranked as the best NHS Trust to work for in the Midlands. Happy colleagues deliver better care. Our teams work in a supportive, inclusive environment, which nurtures wellbeing and has opportunities for development and progression. We do not just care for our patients, we also care for you. We would love you to join us. Job description Job responsibilities To see the full detailed job description and main responsibilities of the job please refer the job description attached. Not all of our roles are eligible for visa sponsorship. To find out which roles are eligible, please refer to the shortage occupation list found here: Skilled Worker visa: eligible healthcare and education jobs - GOV.UK Home Office guidance has changed as of 9th April. Anyone that requires switching visa type may not be eligible for sponsorship even if the role is on the shortage occupation list. Job description Job responsibilities To see the full detailed job description and main responsibilities of the job please refer the job description attached. Not all of our roles are eligible for visa sponsorship. To find out which roles are eligible, please refer to the shortage occupation list found here: Skilled Worker visa: eligible healthcare and education jobs - GOV.UK Home Office guidance has changed as of 9th April. Anyone that requires switching visa type may not be eligible for sponsorship even if the role is on the shortage occupation list. Person Specification Knowledge Essential Up to date knowledge of relevant conditions and their therapeutic applications Ability to use own initiative Understanding the Dynamics of a group Computer skills Supervisory skills effective prioritisation skills Qualifications Essential NVQ Level III in Care "Diagnostic and Therapeutic Support" award (or equivalent qualification) and substantial experience as a therapy assistant Further Training Essential Counselling skills Teaching in a group setting Hydrotherapy course Experience Essential Substantial experience as a therapy assistant Evidence of CPD/IST Contractual Essential Able to work flexibly including weekends Ability to travel between hospital sites Person Specification Knowledge Essential Up to date knowledge of relevant conditions and their therapeutic applications Ability to use own initiative Understanding the Dynamics of a group Computer skills Supervisory skills effective prioritisation skills Qualifications Essential NVQ Level III in Care "Diagnostic and Therapeutic Support" award (or equivalent qualification) and substantial experience as a therapy assistant Further Training Essential Counselling skills Teaching in a group setting Hydrotherapy course Experience Essential Substantial experience as a therapy assistant Evidence of CPD/IST Contractual Essential Able to work flexibly including weekends Ability to travel between hospital sites Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Employer details Employer name Sherwood Forest Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Address Mansfield Community Hospital Stockwell Gate Mansfield NG18 5QJ Employer's website