Generic Therapy Assistant - Community Rehab Team(Band 3)
NHS AfC: Band 3
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Increasing our diversity and supporting our organisation to be more inclusive is a key priority here at Airedale and our teams are at the centre of how we work towards this.
We appreciate all people may have diverse and individual needs and we pride ourselves on supporting all people to thrive and flourish at work. We have frameworks in place that support reasonable adjustments and flexible working for colleagues throughout their working lives which starts at recruitment.
These are exciting times for Airedale. We have the once-in-a-career opportunity to be involved in the planning and building of a completely new hospital here on our Steeton site by 2030. By joining us now you’ll be a key part of our journey over the next few years, with the chance to input into a state-of-the-art, modern healthcare facility that will deliver care to our communities for decades to come. We are also on the journey to a new electronic patient record, part of our wider ambition for our digital future – a future that builds on our significant telemedicine and digital care success. Ultimately, what makes Airedale special is our people. Not just our staff, but our volunteers, patients, visitors, and wider population who make up the Airedale family. This is a Trust that sits at the heart of our community, and our communities are very proud of their Trust.
Job overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated and enthusiastic generic therapy assistant to join the Community Rehab Team at Airedale General Hospital.
The post holder will be responsible for activities delegated to them and will work without direct supervision but will have immediate access to a clinician for advice and direction as required. Generic therapy assistants in the community rehab team work in peoples homes, care and nursing homes in the Airedale, Wharfedale and Craven localities.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will:
* Manage a caseload delegated by clinicians
* Independently undertake basic assessments and interventions relevant to delegated caseload
* Contribute to the evaluation of programmes and patient’s progression making minor alterations in consultation with the therapists.
* Support therapists with complex cases as required
* Work with colleagues to ensure the effective functioning of the team
* Work in partnership with patients, carers, the multi disciplinary team and wider statutory, private and voluntary sector services.
* Participate in activities to improve the Community Rehab service.
* Provide support to other team members and students
* Work flexibly according to patient and service needs
In pursuing these duties the post holder will ensure compliance with the NHS Constitution and the Trust’s Right Care strategy.
Working for our organisation
We are always looking for enterprising and innovative approaches to the way we provide our services. We are a national centre for telemedicine and introduced telehealth to the UK offender healthcare sector and also provide the service to patients in their care homes. Community matters to us and we are supported by 400 dedicated volunteers and have strong links with Bradford University, Craven College and Leeds City College to ensure we inspire the workforce of the future.
We want to attract staff who embrace our ‘Right Care’ behaviours of compassion, a commitment to quality of care and working together for patients – we want to make these part of our DNA.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For further information and full details of the job role please see the attached job description and person specification.
This position is not currently eligible for a certificate of sponsorship in line with Home Office guidance as it does not appear on the skilled worker visa occupation list.
If you currently hold a different type of visa allowing you to work in the UK we would welcome an application from you. If your visa expires or there is a change in status during your employment, the Trust will be required to review your employment which may result in the termination of your employment to comply with the relevant immigration legislation.
Person specification
Qualifications
* GCSE or equivalent in English and maths at grade C/4 and above
* Relevant BTEC, QCF or equivalent Level III qualification in health and social care or equivalent.
* Courses relevant to job eg Equipment, Dementia
Experience
* Recent, relevant experience of working in acute, mental health or other clinical support worker roles
* Experience of working with people with complex health needs
* Experience of working with older people who have suffered illness or disability
* Experience of multidisciplinary team working
* Experience in use of IT applications
* Experience of working in therapy services
* Experience of working in Community
* Experience of supporting others
* Evidence of Therapy competencies
Knowledge
* Knowledge of the impact illness and disability have on function
* Knowledge of Rehabilitation and Discharge planning process
* Knowledge of the roles of other professionals and the principles of partnership working
* Knowledge to promote and support equality and value diversity
* Knowledge of health, safety issues
* Knowledge of relevant clinical assessments and treatments
Skills
* Communication skills including observation, listening and empathy
* Skills to empower people to realise and maintain their potential in relation to health and well being
* Ability to work well within a team
* Analytical and reflective skills
* Planning and organisational skills
* Negotiation and problem-solving skills
* Ability to cope with working in a stressful environment, including emotional or aggressive patients and carers
* Supervisory skills
Other
* Current UK Driving Licence
* Access to own transport
We are happy to discuss flexible working opportunities.
NOTE: This vacancy may close before the advertised closing date if sufficient suitable applications are received.
If you are offered a position which requires you to undertake a Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check, Airedale NHS Foundation Trust will administer the DBS check on your behalf and will recover the cost (Enhanced £54.40, Standard or Basic £26.40) from your first full months salary. This is a condition of your employment.
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You are encouraged to participate in the DBS Update Service and pay the £16 cost per year.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
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.
Application numbers
In the event of exceptionally high levels of response, we reserve the right to close the post before the date stated above in order to prevent the number of applications received being unmanageable. You are advised to submit your completed application form as soon as possible to have the best chance of being considered.
Name Eleanor Binns Job title Community Rehab Team Leaders Email address anhsft.communityrehab@nhs.net Telephone number 01535 295632 Additional information
Please contact:
Eleanor Binns or Louise Maeers-Harris for further information
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