Job Overview We have an exciting opportunity to recruit a Band 3 Therapy Assistant in The Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS) and Complex Cancer Late Effects Rehabilitation Service. We are a specialist multi-disciplinary team working with people with complex chronic pain. The Therapy Assistant will be part of the specialist team, and training will be provided. You’ll help provide support to our patients assist in delivering the best care possible to our patients who have significant pain and pain associated disabilities. We are a part of the Bath National Pain Services based at the Royal United Hospitals (RUH). We maintain the highest standards of care for patients with complex needs. We are committed to developing our people and our teams within these services. We strive to create a positive working environment and encourage the input of all our team members. Main duties of the job You will be supporting the patients throughout their attendance on a two-week residential rehabilitation programme. This involves supporting the clinicians and delivering some elements of groupwork. You will also be assisting patients with aspects of personal care and activities of daily living in the therapy environment, including hydrotherapy. You will be pivotal in communicating with the wider pain speciality team and associated support services. You will be responsible for organising the daily patient timetable and scheduling transport. You will be supporting CRPS and CCLERS patients in making a difference to their functional level and quality of life. Working for our organisation At the RUH we put people at the heart of what we do, working together as one team to make a difference for our patients, each other, and our community. No matter what your role is, we value everyone’s contribution in supporting the exceptional, person-centred care we pride ourselves on. We are proud to be in the top 20 best hospitals to work for in the country. We are committed to creating a compassionate and inclusive environment. This can be seen in our growing community of staff networks – celebrating successes and creating opportunities to listen and learn. We value our differences, champion kindness and civility, and truly believe that diversity makes us stronger. A culture of learning, developing and innovating is the thread that runs throughout our whole organisation. We want to support you to thrive, taking your career to its full potential. We value staff wellbeing, with a well-established programme of support. We believe in a holistic approach spanning all aspects of living a healthy life, including physical, emotional, spiritual and financial wellbeing. We’ve even got a pool! We are committed to supporting you and hope you want to join our team. In the meantime, find out more about living and working the beautiful historic city of Bath, learn about our extensive package of staff benefits, and read about how we’re providing healthcare fit for the future with the landmark Dyson Cancer Centre and our passion for research. Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities You will be supporting the patients throughout their attendance on a two-week residential rehabilitation programme. This involves supporting the clinicians and delivering some elements of groupwork. You will also be assisting patients with aspects of personal care and activities of daily living in the therapy environment, including hydrotherapy. You will be pivotal in communicating with the wider pain speciality team and associated support services. You will be responsible for organising the daily patient timetable and scheduling transport. You will be supporting CRPS and CCLERS patients in making a difference to their functional level and quality of life. See main JD for more details. Person specification Qualifications & Training Essential criteria Achieved or willing to undertake training and qualifications relevant to B3 Therapy Assistant role. NVQ or similar. Qualifications in English and Maths to GCSE level or equivalent Desirable criteria Practical experience and application of current Manual handling techniques Up to date professional/personal development portfolio Specific Skills Essential criteria Flexible approach and ability to adapt communication style for patients experiencing fear, anxiety, distress, significant pain, altered sensory perception Ability to act without direct supervision, using initiative to problem solve Desirable criteria Involvement in data collection and audit, understanding of quality issues Ability and willingness to drive patients across site in electric minibus if required Knowledge & Experience Essential criteria A high level of verbal and written English Computer literate, word, excel, outlook etc Desirable criteria Experience of working with people with long term conditions Hydrotherapy, delivering relaxation, Mindfulness, Yoga, Tai Chi/Qi Gong Please note - Due to recent changes in UK immigration and visa rules applicants who do not currently have the right to work in the UK may not be considered unless an alternative right to work solution can be provided. Candidates requiring sponsorship (or will need sponsorship at the end of a current visa e.g. those with graduate visa's) should review the eligibility criteria on the gov.uk website before applying: Prove your right to work to an employer: Overview - GOV.UK Applicant requirements The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions. Documents to download B3 Therapy Assistant JD & PS (PDF, 295.4KB) Join the RUH (PDF, 1.1MB) Further details / informal visits contact Name Julie Russell Job title Head of Service for CRPS and CCLERS Email address julie.russell19@nhs.net Telephone number 01225 821127