Job Summary
We are looking to recruit a Senior Therapy Assistant to join our dynamic Acute Inpatient Therapy Team at Poole Hospital, UHD.
We are offering a full time or part time position.
Within the acute setting, the acute therapy team assesses and manages patients that present in the acute medical unit, surgical wards, respiratory and general medical wards, and oncology. There will be opportunities to rotate ward areas. As a team, we are passionate about ensuring that any adults presenting to our acute hospital receive the highest quality care from clinicians with a holistic and rehabilitative approach.
You will work alongside qualified Physiotherapists and Occupational Therapists to deliver combined therapy treatment programmes, support discharge planning for inpatients, and undertake essential non-clinical roles to support the smooth running of the service.
To Be Successful In This Post, You Will Have
Previous employment in a health or social care setting (or equivalent) in a care/facilitation/support role A GCSE (or equivalent) pass mark in English Excellent verbal and non-verbal communication skills An ability to work independently within a supportive environment Excellent personal organisational skills including time management Base Location: Poole Hospital
Interview Date: 3rd February 2025
Main duties of the job
To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert.
Please note this post includes 7-day working. The post holder will be expected to participate in regular weekend working.
If you are successful, you will be supported to achieve the competencies for the role through induction, 'on the job training' and teaching sessions.
Please specify in your application if you are looking for full or part-time working.
About Us
Our values define who we are as #TeamUHD. They underpin everything we do now and in the future. They define how we treat our patients, visitors, and each other, our valued teammates and colleagues.
UHD is investing in services across the Trust, with many being transformed and developed following merger and the New Hospital Programme.
In some cases, this means that a service may move site this year or next, either temporarily or long term. Recruiting Managers interviewing for this role will be happy to answer any specific questions that you have at interview.
Date posted
16 January 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 3
Salary
£24,071 to £25,674 a year pa/pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time, Job share
Reference number
153-SP04105
Job locations
Poole Hospital
Longfleet Road
Poole
BH15 2JB
Job Description
Job responsibilities
To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert.
Responsibilities
Person Specification
Qualification Essential
GCSE Grade C or above in English Literature/Language Experience Essential
Previous employment in a health or social care setting (or equivalent) in a care/facilitation/support role Desirable
Previous Occupational Therapy Assistant/ Physiotherapy Assistant/ Speech and Language/ Dietetic Assistant or Rehab Assistant or Healthcare Assistant experience NHS experience Skills Essential
Good communication skills (both written and verbal) Good personal organisational skills including time management Ability to work under pressure Desirable
Management of a caseload Language Requirement Essential
Ability to speak English as necessary to undertake the role Other requirements Essential
Possession of a clean UK driving licence Desirable
Ability to travel to all Trust locations to carry out post Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer details
Employer name
University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Poole Hospital
Longfleet Road
Poole
BH15 2JB
Employer's website
https://www.uhd.nhs.uk/careers #J-18808-Ljbffr
We are looking to recruit a Senior Therapy Assistant to join our dynamic Acute Inpatient Therapy Team at Poole Hospital, UHD.
We are offering a full time or part time position.
Within the acute setting, the acute therapy team assesses and manages patients that present in the acute medical unit, surgical wards, respiratory and general medical wards, and oncology. There will be opportunities to rotate ward areas. As a team, we are passionate about ensuring that any adults presenting to our acute hospital receive the highest quality care from clinicians with a holistic and rehabilitative approach.
You will work alongside qualified Physiotherapists and Occupational Therapists to deliver combined therapy treatment programmes, support discharge planning for inpatients, and undertake essential non-clinical roles to support the smooth running of the service.
To Be Successful In This Post, You Will Have
Previous employment in a health or social care setting (or equivalent) in a care/facilitation/support role A GCSE (or equivalent) pass mark in English Excellent verbal and non-verbal communication skills An ability to work independently within a supportive environment Excellent personal organisational skills including time management Base Location: Poole Hospital
Interview Date: 3rd February 2025
Main duties of the job
To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert.
Please note this post includes 7-day working. The post holder will be expected to participate in regular weekend working.
If you are successful, you will be supported to achieve the competencies for the role through induction, 'on the job training' and teaching sessions.
Please specify in your application if you are looking for full or part-time working.
About Us
Our values define who we are as #TeamUHD. They underpin everything we do now and in the future. They define how we treat our patients, visitors, and each other, our valued teammates and colleagues.
UHD is investing in services across the Trust, with many being transformed and developed following merger and the New Hospital Programme.
In some cases, this means that a service may move site this year or next, either temporarily or long term. Recruiting Managers interviewing for this role will be happy to answer any specific questions that you have at interview.
Date posted
16 January 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 3
Salary
£24,071 to £25,674 a year pa/pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time, Job share
Reference number
153-SP04105
Job locations
Poole Hospital
Longfleet Road
Poole
BH15 2JB
Job Description
Job responsibilities
To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert.
Responsibilities
Person Specification
Qualification Essential
GCSE Grade C or above in English Literature/Language Experience Essential
Previous employment in a health or social care setting (or equivalent) in a care/facilitation/support role Desirable
Previous Occupational Therapy Assistant/ Physiotherapy Assistant/ Speech and Language/ Dietetic Assistant or Rehab Assistant or Healthcare Assistant experience NHS experience Skills Essential
Good communication skills (both written and verbal) Good personal organisational skills including time management Ability to work under pressure Desirable
Management of a caseload Language Requirement Essential
Ability to speak English as necessary to undertake the role Other requirements Essential
Possession of a clean UK driving licence Desirable
Ability to travel to all Trust locations to carry out post Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer details
Employer name
University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Poole Hospital
Longfleet Road
Poole
BH15 2JB
Employer's website
https://www.uhd.nhs.uk/careers #J-18808-Ljbffr
