Generic Therapy Support Worker
confidential Posted on 2022-11-18
| Salary | Not mentioned |
|---|---|
| Location | Liskeard |
| Type | Full-time |
Job Description
Generic Therapy Support Worker
Band 4
Thank you for your interest in joining us at Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust.
We pride ourselves in striving to be an employer of choice.
Strategic Themes
Great Care
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With our partners we will deliver health care that improves people’s quality of life, prevents ill health and reduces inequalities. We will spend our money wisely to achieve high quality outcomes that matter to local people.
At the NHS, we are reminded every day of how important life is. As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement whether that’s job share, part time or another flexible pattern. In addition, although the role advertised may have a ‘home’ office base indicated, we remain committed to supporting flexibility around workplace locations. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.
The successful applicant will be an NHS employee and may therefore have contact with vulnerable service users. During the COVID-19 pandemic, it has been necessary to take significant steps to protect the health and safety of our staff, service users and those attending our sites. Unless exempt, we encourage and support staff to be vaccinated as this remains the best line of defence against COVID-19.
Job overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic, innovative, flexible and well-motivated Occupational Therapy/Physiotherapy assistant to join the East Integrated Rehabilitation Team based with the inpatient therapy team at Liskeard Hospital.
To undertake specific skilled occupational therapy and physiotherapy support work (e.g. carrying out assessments using various treatment skills) to aid the rehabilitation of patients.
To plan and implement interventions, using various treatment skills and to monitor progress and evaluate the outcome.
To encourage patients and carers in an active approach to regaining and maintaining personal independence.
To support the occupational therapists and physiotherapists by carrying out timely reviews of rehab care plans. To actively participate in the discharge planning process from start to finish with support from Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy colleagues and the MDT.
Main duties of the job
We deliver Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy in the East Cornwall locality to individuals with a Primary Physical Health condition in variety of ways:
- Launceston and Liskeard Community Hospitals – GP-led 18-bedded and 44-bedded rehabilitation units working as part of a team of Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy, Nursing and Therapy support workers
- Community Rehabilitation Team – within the person’s home environment and intervention targeted at a wide variety of conditions, eg long-term, neurological, orthopaedic, falls, frailty
- Intermediate Care – A more urgent service and working closely with the Home First/Early intervention team in the most appropriate environment for the individual
- East Community Orthopaedic Service Team – A community Therapy team for patients undergoing elective hip and knee replacement surgery in Plymouth.
- The Integrated Therapy team works closely with Specialist Therapy teams and is part of the East Cornwall Locality integrated Care Team working with Community Nursing, Social Care, Volunteer and Mental Health teams
- It will be an expectation of this post that on occasion, the person works flexibly across other areas of care.
- Ability to travel independently is an essential part of this role
- Regular clinical supervision will be provided and continuing professional development encouraged.
- We would welcome information calls or visits to the team
- 7 day working may be a requirement of this post in the future.
Working for our organisation
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Person specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential criteria
- GCSE English and Maths or equivalent
- NVQ4 in Health & Social Care or equivalent qualification/experience
- IELTS unless qualification taken in English
Experience
Essential criteria
- Substantial previous experience working as a therapy support worker in a similar setting
- Extensive experience of working in a range of therapy/care settings
- Experience of working without direct supervision
Skills, Aptitude, Knowledge and Abilities
Essential criteria
- Good written and verbal communication
- Ability to manage own caseload
Other
Essential criteria
- Ability to travel independently when required to meet the requirements of the role
At Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust we are proud to prioritise the development of our people. To support this, the following opportunities are available:
- Career conversations and individual development plans for succession planning and talent management
- Protected CPD time for registered staff
- Access to a dedicated central development fund supporting CPD for all staff
- Leadership and Management development programmes
- Coaching and mentoring opportunities
- A full clinical induction programme for operational skills
- Access to a care certificate programme for our band 1-4 clinical staff
- A bespoke and robust preceptorship programme to support newly qualified staff
- Individual professional development programmes
Being part of a successful NHS Foundation Trust brings a portfolio of rewards and benefits for our staff. These include:
- Suite of health and wellbeing initiatives to support our colleagues physical and mental health
- Free access to individual HARP portfolios to support revalidation for nursing staff
- Free DBS checks where required
- Discounts available from retailers, UK hotels and main attractions
- NHS Pension Scheme
- Salary sacrifice car scheme
- Cycle to work scheme
- The Trust reimburses all application costs for staff eligible to apply for EU settlement status.
The Trust reserves the right to close this advert once a sufficient number of applications have been submitted. It is encouraged that you complete the application at your earliest convenience to avoid disappointment.
If you are successful at the shortlisting stage of the recruitment process you will be contacted via TRAC.jobs email regarding interview details.
We are committed to diversity and equality of employment including the employment of current and former service users.
If you are successful, you agree to Occupational Health accessing your health records from your current or previous employer to check the status of your inoculations and screening tests. Appointments are subject to full three year satisfactory references therefore please ensure you include correct contact details for your nominated referees including email addresses.
Any general recruitment queries, please contact our recruitment team on 01208 834644
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Applicant requirements
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
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