University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust
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. 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. Base Location: Poole Hospital Interview Date: 3rd February 2025 Main duties of the job
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. Minimum Requirements
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 Excellent verbal and non-verbal communication skills An ability to work independently within a supportive environment Excellent personal organisational skills including time management Person Specification
Qualifications
GCSE Grade C or above in English Literature/Language Experience
Previous employment in a health or social care setting (or equivalent) in a care/facilitation/support role Previous Occupational Therapy Assistant/Physiotherapy Assistant/Speech and Language/Dietetic Assistant or Rehab Assistant or Healthcare Assistant experience NHS experience Skills
Good communication skills (both written and verbal) Good personal organisational skills including time management Ability to work under pressure Management of a caseload Language Requirement
Ability to speak English as necessary to undertake the role Other Requirements
Possession of a clean UK driving licence Ability to travel to all Trust locations to carry out the 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 name
University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust
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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. 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. Base Location: Poole Hospital Interview Date: 3rd February 2025 Main duties of the job
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. Minimum Requirements
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 Excellent verbal and non-verbal communication skills An ability to work independently within a supportive environment Excellent personal organisational skills including time management Person Specification
Qualifications
GCSE Grade C or above in English Literature/Language Experience
Previous employment in a health or social care setting (or equivalent) in a care/facilitation/support role Previous Occupational Therapy Assistant/Physiotherapy Assistant/Speech and Language/Dietetic Assistant or Rehab Assistant or Healthcare Assistant experience NHS experience Skills
Good communication skills (both written and verbal) Good personal organisational skills including time management Ability to work under pressure Management of a caseload Language Requirement
Ability to speak English as necessary to undertake the role Other Requirements
Possession of a clean UK driving licence Ability to travel to all Trust locations to carry out the 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 name
University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust
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