Senior Therapy Assistant Stroke and Specialist Rehabilitation (Band 3)
NHS AfC: Band 3
Be part of our future landscape. At Airedale, we are committed to promoting equality, diversity, and inclusion. We actively encourage applications irrespective of people’s age, lived experience of living with a disability or long-term conditions, gender, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or other personal circumstances. These are exciting times for Airedale. We have the once-in-a-career opportunity to be involved in the planning and building of a completely new hospital here on our Steeton site by 2030. By joining us now, you’ll be a key part of our journey over the next few years, with the chance to input into a state-of-the-art, modern healthcare facility that will deliver care to our communities for decades to come. Job overview
Do you have the skills and enthusiasm for working in a rehabilitation setting? A vacancy has arisen in our Specialist Rehabilitation team. This rewarding role is ideal if you have a passion for supporting people on their rehab journey. Working as a Therapy Assistant, you would be providing essential support for Therapists and playing an important part in our Stroke and Neuro rehabilitation service. Main duties of the job
The post holder will:
Manage a caseload delegated by clinicians Independently undertake basic assessments and interventions relevant to delegated caseload Contribute to the evaluation of programmes and patient’s progression making minor alterations in consultation with the therapist/dietitian Support therapists/dietitians with complex cases as required Work with team members to ensure the effective functioning of the team Work in partnership with patients, carers, the multi-disciplinary team and wider statutory, private, and voluntary sector services Participate in activities to improve the service area Work flexibly according to patient and service needs Person specification
Qualifications
Good general level of education including GCSEs in English and Maths Completed courses relevant to therapy and/or dietetics ECDL or formal qualifications in word processing and spreadsheets Experience
Experience of working in health care, social care, or education Experience of working with people with a range of health needs Experience of carrying out therapeutic interventions Experience of working in a team Experience in use of IT applications Recent experience of working in therapy or dietetic services Skills
Communication skills including observation, listening, and empathy Skills to empower people to realise and maintain their potential in relation to health and well-being Analytical and reflective skills Planning and organisational skills Negotiation and problem-solving skills Supervisory skills Presentation skills, both written and verbal, and ability to adjust style and content as appropriate Other
Car driver with access to a vehicle and/or to be able to travel between sites and to patients’ homes in a timely manner Knowledge
Knowledge of the impact illness and disability have on function Knowledge of rehabilitation Knowledge of therapy interventions Knowledge of the roles of other professionals and the principles of partnership working Knowledge to promote and support equality and value diversity Knowledge of health, safety issues Knowledge of the NHS constitution Knowledge of relevant clinical assessments and treatments Knowledge of SystmOne NOTE: This vacancy may close before the advertised closing date if sufficient suitable applications are received.
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NHS AfC: Band 3
Be part of our future landscape. At Airedale, we are committed to promoting equality, diversity, and inclusion. We actively encourage applications irrespective of people’s age, lived experience of living with a disability or long-term conditions, gender, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or other personal circumstances. These are exciting times for Airedale. We have the once-in-a-career opportunity to be involved in the planning and building of a completely new hospital here on our Steeton site by 2030. By joining us now, you’ll be a key part of our journey over the next few years, with the chance to input into a state-of-the-art, modern healthcare facility that will deliver care to our communities for decades to come. Job overview
Do you have the skills and enthusiasm for working in a rehabilitation setting? A vacancy has arisen in our Specialist Rehabilitation team. This rewarding role is ideal if you have a passion for supporting people on their rehab journey. Working as a Therapy Assistant, you would be providing essential support for Therapists and playing an important part in our Stroke and Neuro rehabilitation service. Main duties of the job
The post holder will:
Manage a caseload delegated by clinicians Independently undertake basic assessments and interventions relevant to delegated caseload Contribute to the evaluation of programmes and patient’s progression making minor alterations in consultation with the therapist/dietitian Support therapists/dietitians with complex cases as required Work with team members to ensure the effective functioning of the team Work in partnership with patients, carers, the multi-disciplinary team and wider statutory, private, and voluntary sector services Participate in activities to improve the service area Work flexibly according to patient and service needs Person specification
Qualifications
Good general level of education including GCSEs in English and Maths Completed courses relevant to therapy and/or dietetics ECDL or formal qualifications in word processing and spreadsheets Experience
Experience of working in health care, social care, or education Experience of working with people with a range of health needs Experience of carrying out therapeutic interventions Experience of working in a team Experience in use of IT applications Recent experience of working in therapy or dietetic services Skills
Communication skills including observation, listening, and empathy Skills to empower people to realise and maintain their potential in relation to health and well-being Analytical and reflective skills Planning and organisational skills Negotiation and problem-solving skills Supervisory skills Presentation skills, both written and verbal, and ability to adjust style and content as appropriate Other
Car driver with access to a vehicle and/or to be able to travel between sites and to patients’ homes in a timely manner Knowledge
Knowledge of the impact illness and disability have on function Knowledge of rehabilitation Knowledge of therapy interventions Knowledge of the roles of other professionals and the principles of partnership working Knowledge to promote and support equality and value diversity Knowledge of health, safety issues Knowledge of the NHS constitution Knowledge of relevant clinical assessments and treatments Knowledge of SystmOne NOTE: This vacancy may close before the advertised closing date if sufficient suitable applications are received.
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