Contact information
Team Leader
Vicki Lazenby
Email: v.lazenby@nhs.net
About the role
Are you looking for an exciting new challenge? We are looking for an individual who is enthusiastic, compassionate, hard working and keenly motivated to make a difference and join our inpatient therapy team.
We are pleased to offer two exciting opportunities for a Band 3 Generic Technical Instructor here at The Mid Yorkshire Teaching NHS Trust. We have one full time post (37.5 hours) within Inpatient Therapy Team 2 (Respiratory & Surgery) and one part time post (30 hours) within Inpatient Therapy Team 4 (Stroke and Neurology).
The post holder will support Therapy staff in the assessment and treatment of inpatients referred into Mid Yorkshire Therapy Services and complete delegated tasks as required. This would be including, but not limited to, mobility practice, washing and dressing reviews, supporting on visits and daily admin to support patient discharge.
Person Specification
Essential
* GCSE in maths and English grades A-C or equivalent relevant experience
* NVQ 3 in Health and Social Care or equivalent level qualification
* Desirable: Completion of care certificate
* Experience of working as a support worker within a health care setting
* Experience of working as part of a team
* Awareness of the impact of health and disability on lifestyle
* Awareness of health and social care systems
* Awareness of respiratory and surgical conditions and the impact these have on function
* Awareness of how communication can be adapted to respond to a variety of clinical situations
* Awareness of the role of an Occupational Therapist and Physiotherapist in health care
* Knowledge of health and safety issues within the work place and how risk can be managed
* Able to communicate clearly both verbally and in writing
* Able to work independently under direction and follow through agreed plans
* Ability to prioritise tasks and manage time effectively
* Ability to participate and complete competency and training frameworks relevant to post
* Commitment to providing a quality service and participating in personal and service development in line with Trust values and behaviours
* Ability to carry out moderate physical effort throughout the day and carry out concurrent activities
* Motivation to learn and develop
* Ability to demonstrate a flexible approach to working practice and changing situations
* Ability to work alone and seek help when required
* Experience of using information technology.
Desirable
* Completion of care certificate
* Experience of working within a therapy/ rehabilitation environment
* Experience of using health care / disability equipment
* Evidence of Continuing Professional Development and portfolio
* Knowledge of disability equipment and adaptations
* Awareness of the different roles and their importance within the multi-disciplinary team
* Skills in communicating with people with language difficulties
* Evidence of competency completion relevant to post
* Experience of using SystmOne and/or other electronic systems.
* Full clean driving license
Be part of MY team
We are an acute trust caring for over one million people in Wakefield and Kirklees. Our 10,000 staff members work in patients’ homes, the community, and our three hospitals in Pontefract, Dewsbury, and Pinderfields (Wakefield).
Committed to continuous improvement, we prioritise our people and values so we can deliver the best possible care to patients. Our team is friendly, passionate, and innovative, always seeking better ways to work through research and innovation.
We support work-life balance and foster a diverse, inclusive environment where everyone belongs. Our staff networks offer safe spaces for honest conversations and to share ideas, thoughts and concerns so we can increase awareness and appreciation of equality, diversity, and inclusion.
If you value caring, high standards, improvement, and respect, join the MY team to make a difference every day.
Our benefits
* Access to the NHS pension plan
* Generous holiday allowance of 27 days plus bank holidays, increasing with 5 and 10 years of service
* Exceptional employee health and wellbeing services
* Extensive benefits and support, including:
* Onsite nurseries and childcare salary sacrifice scheme
* Cycle to work scheme
* Home electronics scheme
* Car lease salary sacrifice scheme
* Working carers support and advice, carers network and carers passport
* Flexible working options and family and carer-friendly policies
* Established staff networks, including LGBTQ+ and Race Equality
* Career progression, training and support
Skilled worker sponsorship
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