At North Tees & Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust, our main priority is, and always will be, providing safe and high quality care to our patients every day; the kind of care we would want for ourselves and our loved ones.
If you share our passion then apply for this opportunity and help us make our patients' experience the best it can possibly be.
North Tees and Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust provides hospital-based services to the population of Hartlepool, Stockton on Tees and parts of East Durham and Sedgefield as well as community, therapeutic and screening to a wider population across Durham and Teesside.
Job overview
**Advert will close early once sufficient number of applications have been reached**
The post holder will be part of North Tees and Hartlepool NHS Therapy Services providing high quality of rehabilitation to children and young adults.
Main duties of the job
To assist and work under the direction of the therapist in the implementation of the assessed management plan for child/young adult. To assist in carrying out duties assigned to that department including administration duties.
He/she will be required to work as a member of a multidisciplinary team, to deliver individual therapy programmes to children and young adults both in their educational or most appropriate setting.
The post holder will be required to use the specialist skills and work autonomously to deliver rehabilitation as prescribed by the therapist. Working unsupervised reporting back patient progress.
Have basic knowledge of Paediatric clinical medical conditions and how they may present.
Provide ongoing training/support to staff within educational settings as to the appropriate and ongoing rehabilitation requirements of the child/young adult.
To implement therapeutic programmes to children and young adults within the locality and educational establishments.
To act as a mentor/trainer to staff in educational settings to support individual and group rehabilitation programmes.
Working for our organisation
South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and North Tees and Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust now form University Hospitals Tees and as such you may be required to work at any site across both Trusts.
At North Tees & Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust our main priority is, and always will be, to provide safe and high quality care to our patients every day; the kind of care we would want for ourselves and our loved ones. We want our organisation to be the best place to work with the right staff, in the right roles, at the right time, to ensure we deliver exceptional patient care and experience.
We will support staff through providing an inclusive and supportive workplace with health and well-being initiatives, staff benefits and opportunities for personal and professional development. Staff recognition is very important to us; as well as performance reviews and appraisals, we recognise staff through Star and Team of the month, colleague recognition - a note of thanks, Managers Awards, Shining Stars and Service Awards.
We support the Making Every Contact Count approach to behaviour change in the promotion of health and wellbeing of individuals and communities.
We recruit for values and "Together we are North Tees & Hartlepool"
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
To have good communication skills, organisation and interpersonal skills.
To report and communicate to the therapist and other agencies on any change/difficulties regarding patients therapeutic programme.
To liaise appropriately with other disciplines/agencies with regard to the rehabilitation plan.
To liaise with all agencies, carers and professionals involved in the delivery of services to children and young adults.
To work as part of the extended multi-disciplinary team, with educational support staff and teachers.
To enhance and develop relationships with other Services associated with the Service.
Have the confidence and ability to work unsupervised in children/young adults own homes following prescribed programme of treatment or within educational settings. Have the confidence and ability to act as a mentor/trainer to staff in educational settings.
To use special skills to implement therapeutic procedures as directed by therapists which are within knowledge and experience. To modify programmes only when necessary within defined competencies and report back to the therapist.
Good time management skills.
To organise and prioritise delegated work tasks and activities, being flexible to the needs of the service as directed by the therapist.
To be flexible with regards to workload, changing duties and responsibilities.
To manage own caseload as delegated by the Therapist working within the hospital and community.
Have a current valid driving licence with access to a vehicle.
Person specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential criteria High standard of literacy and numeracy Some experience of working with children and young people
Desirable criteria IT skills - competent in navigating a computer and relevant software systems
Experience
Essential criteria Experience working with children Demonstrate knowledge of paediatric conditions Experience of delivering/following a programme individual to the child
Desirable criteria Experience of working in an MDT Demonstrate knowledge of specialised equipment and therapeutic activities Experience of working within an educational environment
knowledge
Essential criteria Have basic knowledge of Paediatric clinical medical conditions and how they may present.
skills and attributes
Essential criteria Able to work confidently, independently and under direction Ability to work as part of a Team Good listening and communication skills Good organisational and time keeping skills Car driver with valid UK driving licence
Management/Supervision
Essential criteria To participate as lead or co-facilitator in group treatments, as directed by qualified therapist To participate in the training/mentoring of support staff and teachers in schools to support both individual and group therapies/strategies.
Communication
Essential criteria To have good communication skills, organisation and interpersonal skills. To report and communicate to the therapist and other agencies on any change/difficulties regarding patients therapeutic programme. To liaise appropriately with other disciplines/agencies with regard to the rehabilitation plan. To liaise with all agencies, carers and professionals involved in the delivery of services to children and young adults. To work as part of the extended multi-disciplinary team, with educational support staff and teachers. To enhance and develop relationships with other Services associated with the Service.
Finance and Physical Resources
Essential criteria To maintain a clean therapeutic environment and monitor stock levels of equipment where appropriate.
Other
Essential criteria Demonstrate initiative, motivation and enthusiasm towards Paediatric Therapies
Please be aware: Once sufficient applications have been received this vacancy may close early.
Disclosure and Barring Checks (DBS)
It is the policy of North Tees and Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust, that all successful candidates who are new to the Trust who require DBS clearance for the post they have been offered, are required to pay the cost for their DBS certificate. The method of payment for this is via salary deduction from your first month's pay on commencement with the Trust. The DBs check will be undertaken during the pre-employment check screening.
Qualifications Please note the essential qualifications required for the post are outlined within the Person Specification. You are required to provide original evidence of the necessary qualifications for the post at interview should you be shortlisted. You will also be required to provide original copies as part of the pre-employment check screening.
New Starters - Probationary Period
For any new employees commencing employment with North Tees and Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust, you will be subject to satisfactory completion of a 6 month probationary period. Please note that internal applications and individuals that are appointed to fixed term appointments of less than 6 months duration are exempt from the probationary period (unless you are an internal applicant currently part way through a probationary period or a bank member of staff).
Employment References
As part of our pre-employment screening process, all applicants are required to provide references covering their
last three years
employment history including any gaps. Applicants are requested to
ensure e-mail addresses
for all referees are included on their application form. Personal references are not acceptable.
Working Hours
If the hours advertised for the post are up to full time (37.5 hours per week), applications are still welcomed from individuals who may be seeking to work less than full-time hours and all requests will be considered in line with the post being appointed to for the successful applicant.
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
The details in the Monitoring Information section of your application will be used for monitoring our recruitment process and will not be seen by the interview panel. The information you give will be treated in the strictest confidence. To meet its commitment to promoting equality of opportunity, the Trust's policy is that individuals will be recruited, trained and promoted according to ability and job requirements only. As such we welcome your application irrespective of your gender, race, disability, colour, ethnic or national origin, and nationality, and marital status, responsibility for dependants, religion, trade union activity and age.
Right to Work in the UK
The Trust welcomes applications from all candidates who meet the criteria for the role. Please note that from January 2021, to work in the UK all candidates who are not UK or Republic of Ireland (RoI) nationals require sponsorship unless they have permission to work via another route. Non UK/RoI candidates wishing to apply can self-assess the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship here:
Work in the UK - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
Please provide full and accurate details of your current immigration status on the application form. Your current immigration status will not be considered as part of the shortlisting or interview process.
Please note that not everyone needs a 'Skilled Worker' visa. If you are applying for health or adult social care, you may be eligible to apply for the Health and Care Worker visa instead.
We are able to offer sponsorship for a Health and Care Worker or Skilled Worker visa, subject to candidate and position eligibility. Please review the job eligibility guidance for skilled workers here:
Skilled Worker visa: Your job - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
and for the Health and Care Worker visa here:
Skilled Worker visa: eligible healthcare and education jobs - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
Please note: if the job you are applying for does not meet the eligibility criteria above, we will be unable to offer you sponsorship and you will need to explore whether you may be eligible to apply for an alternative immigration route which will secure your right to work in the UK before you apply. If you are in the UK already on a visa, please ensure you have no restrictions that would prevent you from taking this post.
Disability
The Trust gives full and fair consideration to applications for employment received from disabled people. We are a "Positive about Disabled People" employer, and we hold the 'two ticks' Disability Symbol, which is a recognition given by Jobcentre Plus to employers who have agreed to meet five commitments regarding the recruitment, employment, retention and career development of disabled people. If you have a disability, which makes it difficult for you to complete our application form, please do not hesitate to contact the recruitment team on 01642 383200.
Armed Forces Covenant
As a supporter of the Armed Forces and an employer of Reservists, North Tees and Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust are proud to be a signatory of the Armed Forces Covenant, which is a promise by the nation to ensure that those who serve or who have served in the UK Armed Forces (and their families) are treated fairly.
We recognise that reservists and veterans bring a variety of transferable skills and qualities to our workplace, developed through their military careers. Our commitment to supporting the Armed Forces Community has been recognised through the Armed Forces Covenant as a Silver Employer.
Further Important Information
Please check your email on a regular basis for updates on your application. If you are shortlisted for interview, you will be invited to email via this method.
Please ensure you read the 'Guidance Notes for Applicants' document attached to this advert before completing and submitting your application.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Specialised Therapy Assistant Job Description (PDF, 561.6KB) Staff Networks - UHNT (PDF, 428.4KB) Employment Applicant Guidance V1 July 2021 (PDF, 594.1KB) NTHFT Customer Care Charter Overview (PDF, 155.8KB) Privacy Notice (PDF, 717.8KB)