The interview date for this role will be Tuesday 26th May 2026.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for the successful applicant to take up the role of a therapy assistant within the Acorn Intermediate Care Unit.
The Acorn Intermediate Care unit provides short term specialist input for people who need extra support, care and rehabilitation to support them returning home or an appropriate place on discharge.
The role will provide a unique blend of physiotherapy and occupational therapy work with the patients that we support during their intermediate care stay. Placing the patient at the centre of their recovery, in order to achieve their therapeutic goals. Working alongside a broad multidisciplinary team with opportunities for career development and progression.
Main duties of the job
The roles and responsibilities of the job include but are not limited to:
To assist the rehabilitation team: physiotherapy and occupational therapy, and nursing teams in planned seven day working week.
To implement individualised rehabilitation programmes as set by Physiotherapist and Occupational therapist.
To implement rehabilitation programmes instructing patients and carers and providing direction and guidance, on a range of physical activities.
To assist Acorn Unit registered staff in completing physical, social and psychological assessments and screening.
To provide psychological support for patients and their families through individualised set rehabilitation programmes.
To undertake administration duties as determined by the service.
Encouraging patients and their carers in an active approach to regaining and maintaining personal independence. This requires empathy, sensitivity and good interpersonal skills.
Barnsley Hospital NHS FT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity and fair treatment to all applicants.
Person Specification
Experience
* Experience of working in a care environment delivering personal care to individuals
* Administration/clerical experience.
* Experience of working in a rehabilitation setting.
Qualifications
* Willingness to work towards NVQ 3 or equivalent.
* Other qualification/experience in relevant area
Knowledge and Awareness
* Have an awareness of rehabilitation needs and goal orientated care.
* Awareness of the physical, psychological and emotional needs of patients undergoing rehabilitation and their families.
* Awareness of the important of exercise and its impact of people
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 for the Disclosure and Barring Service check to be made to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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