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Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust
Location:
Harrogate, United Kingdom
Job Category:
Other
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Job Reference:
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3
Posted:
05.05.2025
Expiry Date:
19.06.2025
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Job Description:
Job overview
We are looking for two part-time colleagues to join our team, one post is 22.5 hours and the second is 25 hours a week (please see shift patterns below). Please state the number of hours you wish to apply for clearly in your application.
Vacancy one - 22.5 hours
Mon 08:30 - 16:30
Fri 08:30 - 16:30
Vacancy two - 25 hours
Mon 10:00 - 16:30
Tue 09:00 - 15:30
Wed 09:00 - 15:30
Fri 09:00-16:30
Supporting the Occupational Therapists and Physiotherapists with the rehabilitation patients in the acute respiratory team based on the medical and surgical wards at Harrogate District Hospital. The post involves performing hands on interventions and any relevant administrative duties.
Patients will mostly have medical and surgical conditions. They will be needing rehabilitation and practise of functional abilities so that they can achieve their potential before going back out into the community to live.
Main duties of the job
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a conscientious, forwarding thinking therapy assistant to join our Acute Respiratory Team.
The team comprises of physiotherapists and occupational therapists working with patients with a variety of conditions The role of the assistant is to support the therapists in the assessment, treatment and discharge planning of these patients, back into the community in a timely manner.
It is important that you are organised and can work under pressure, along with having good computer based, written and verbal communication skills.
In return you will receive regular support with the experienced and friendly team, and lots of opportunities to learn and develop your skills.
Working for our organisation
At Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust we provide ‘outstanding’ care to both our patients and our staff. We support staff through benefits, health and wellbeing initiatives and opportunities for personal and professional development.
* An inclusive and supportive culture – our Trust encourages staff to bring their whole selves to work and active Staff Networks identify areas for improvement.
* Staff Recognition - as well as regular appraisals, we recognise staff with our Making a Difference, Team of the Month Awards & Colleague Recognition Awards
* Employee Support and wellbeing - we have a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme, counselling service and fast track physiotherapy service for employees.
* Staff Benefits - We have a range of staff benefits and schemes to support staff health, engagement, wellbeing and inclusion.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For further information about this position please find the Job Description and Personal Specification attached.
**This job advert will close as soon as a sufficient amount of applications have been received. Please apply for this job as soon as you can, if you are interested.**
Person specification
Qualifications
* Minimum of 5 GCSE’s or equivalent
* Achieved or working towards a relevant qualification e.g. Qualification Credits Framework (QCF)
* Diploma Level 3 in Health & Social Care or a Foundation Degree in Rehabilitation or equivalent
* Attended other relevant short courses e.g. basic handling course
Experience
* Experience as a Physiotherapy / OT / Rehabilitation Assistant / Care Support worker
* Experience with the elderly/disabled
* Experience of working within the NHS setting
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