Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
The Dorset County Hospital Therapy Team is looking for an enthusiastic, reliable team player to join the Therapies Department as a Senior Therapy Assistant. The successful candidate will mainly work within our inpatient therapy teams. This may be in the following areas: Elderly Care, Orthopaedics, Stroke and Neuro, Respiratory, and may be on a static or a rotational basis. Experience in healthcare is essential, ideally as a therapy assistant. Basic IT and administrative skills are required. Car drivers only, as part of the role will be supporting home visits. Main duties of the job
The successful applicant will assist in treating a wide variety of clinical conditions and work alongside both Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy, delivering rehabilitation and assisting in the safe and timely discharge of patients. We provide supervision within the team and have training provided for therapy assistants. You are encouraged to develop through appraisals and Continual Professional Development. About us
The Therapies service at Dorset County Hospital is an integrated Therapies Service working together to ensure that Therapies provision is the best that it can be, balancing quality and resourcing issues to provide and improve patient-centred services. The Therapies team is committed to the principle of seven-day working and is currently working towards it. Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is a modern District General Hospital, offering an excellent working environment. Expert Band 7 therapy staff are available in all clinical areas. Your professional development is our priority with regular appraisals and objective setting to ensure your potential is achieved. Job responsibilities
Our DCHFT Job Description and Person Specification (attached) tells you all about this role, what to expect, and what is needed to succeed. When completing your application, please make sure to tell us how your experience and skills fit the person specification. Person Specification
Skills, Abilities & Knowledge
Ability to work on own initiative and confidently work without direct supervision Ability to learn new skills to deliver patient care as instructed by qualified members of staff Able to work within the multidisciplinary team Able to prioritise own workload Aware of own limitations Participate in data collection Experience with IT systems Ability to complete allocated projects and meet deadlines Experience
Relevant experience (minimum 1 year) of working as a therapy/nursing assistant or similar post Experience of working with direct contact with the public Education, Qualifications & Training
Good level of education to GCSE Level, including Maths & English (Grade C or above) NVQ Level 3 or equivalent level in healthcare or be willing to work towards Must be able to drive a car 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 name
Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust Full-time, Part-time, Job share, Flexible working
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The Dorset County Hospital Therapy Team is looking for an enthusiastic, reliable team player to join the Therapies Department as a Senior Therapy Assistant. The successful candidate will mainly work within our inpatient therapy teams. This may be in the following areas: Elderly Care, Orthopaedics, Stroke and Neuro, Respiratory, and may be on a static or a rotational basis. Experience in healthcare is essential, ideally as a therapy assistant. Basic IT and administrative skills are required. Car drivers only, as part of the role will be supporting home visits. Main duties of the job
The successful applicant will assist in treating a wide variety of clinical conditions and work alongside both Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy, delivering rehabilitation and assisting in the safe and timely discharge of patients. We provide supervision within the team and have training provided for therapy assistants. You are encouraged to develop through appraisals and Continual Professional Development. About us
The Therapies service at Dorset County Hospital is an integrated Therapies Service working together to ensure that Therapies provision is the best that it can be, balancing quality and resourcing issues to provide and improve patient-centred services. The Therapies team is committed to the principle of seven-day working and is currently working towards it. Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is a modern District General Hospital, offering an excellent working environment. Expert Band 7 therapy staff are available in all clinical areas. Your professional development is our priority with regular appraisals and objective setting to ensure your potential is achieved. Job responsibilities
Our DCHFT Job Description and Person Specification (attached) tells you all about this role, what to expect, and what is needed to succeed. When completing your application, please make sure to tell us how your experience and skills fit the person specification. Person Specification
Skills, Abilities & Knowledge
Ability to work on own initiative and confidently work without direct supervision Ability to learn new skills to deliver patient care as instructed by qualified members of staff Able to work within the multidisciplinary team Able to prioritise own workload Aware of own limitations Participate in data collection Experience with IT systems Ability to complete allocated projects and meet deadlines Experience
Relevant experience (minimum 1 year) of working as a therapy/nursing assistant or similar post Experience of working with direct contact with the public Education, Qualifications & Training
Good level of education to GCSE Level, including Maths & English (Grade C or above) NVQ Level 3 or equivalent level in healthcare or be willing to work towards Must be able to drive a car 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 name
Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust Full-time, Part-time, Job share, Flexible working
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