Therapy Support Worker Stroke and Neurology
confidential Posted on 2022-11-18
| Salary | Not mentioned |
|---|---|
| Location | Redruth |
| Type | Part-time |
Job Description
Therapy Support Worker Stroke and Neurology
NHS AfC: Band 3
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
We will deliver safe, high quality, consistent and personalised care based on best practice. We are working to be a responsive organisation that listens and learns.
Great Organisation
We work to be a green organisation, and our sustainability plan will deliver NHS net zero targets. We will support quality care, research and innovation. All our work will be underpinned by clear and transparent principles and systems.
Great People
We will work together with our staff to create an organisation that supports our collective health and wellbeing. We will attract, retain and develop great people, and embed a caring, open, inclusive and restorative just culture that supports us to deliver quality care.
Great Partner
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
We have an exciting opportunity for 2 Therapy Support Workers, 22.5 hours per week. One based at Camborne Redruth Community Hospital and one based at Liskeard and/or Bodmin area to join our Community Stroke and Neurology Rehabilitation Service. The service provides specialist assessment and rehabilitation for patients with a wide variety of acquired and progressive neurological conditions, including Stroke. This is a very friendly, enthusiastic, and dynamic team. You will be working with experienced occupational therapists and physiotherapists as part of an integrated multidisciplinary team who will give support, joint working, regular supervision, appraisal, in-service training and a real commitment to professional development.
The ideal candidate will have experience of working in a rehabilitation setting, excellent communication skills and a flexible approach. Duties will include following rehabilitation programmes provided by clinical specialist therapists, supporting patient self management, education and support of carers, wider health, social care and voluntary services involved in patient care. You will be required to manage your own time and supervised caseload, supporting provision of high quality, efficient and effective service to our patients.
If you have a passion for patient care and rehabilitation, wish to enhance your development in a proactive and supportive team, we really look forward to hearing from you and investing in your future.
Main duties of the job
- To manage and prioritise own patient caseload including management of physical and functional rehabilitation of patients as delegated by the therapist.
- Support the therapists with joint sessions individually or in a group in a variety of settings including clinic, community and home environments.
- Deliver therapy intervention within the Stroke and Neurological Service within competency and capacity required.
- Communicate effectively with patients, relatives, carers, other services and the Stroke and Neurology Rehabilitation therapists and manager. This will include attending meetings, highlighting any problems and providing regular feedback of patient progress and any issues within service delivery.
- To make accurate records of work undertaken and keep statistics as required, including documenting patient contacts in line with COT, CSP and service standards.
- To keep up to date on professional issues by participating in In-Service Training and other training activities as agreed through the appraisal process.
- To participate actively in own staff development and review in order to identify personal development plans, training needs and completion of mandatory training
- To deliver care in a manner sensitive to individual’s needs and wishes, acknowledging and respecting their rights, individual values, cultural and religious diversity at all times.
- Work as a team member in contributing to the strategic development of the Neurological Rehabilitation Service.
Working for our organisation
We’re an NHS community and mental health provider Trust based in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. We deliver community and hospital-based care to improve people’s physical and mental health. We also provide specialist support to people with dementia or a learning disability.
We are a people organisation and people matter to us. As part of the team, you »ll help support the health and wellbeing of the people who live and visit this beautiful part of the UK.
Over 4,000 people make up the Trust. This includes doctors, nurses, therapists, plus admin and support staff.
We work in people »s homes, in community clinics and bases. Some staff work from one of our 13 community hospitals. Our aspiration is to have great people, provide great care, be a great place to work and a great partner.
Just over 532,000 people live here. A third of people who live in Cornwall are supported by acute hospital services in Devon. As a result, we also work closely with our partners in Devon. In the summer, and during other holidays lots of people choose to visit the area. This increases the numbers of people who use our services.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
To view a detailed job description and person specification including the main responsibilities of this role please see ‘supporting documents’.
Person specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Good general education including English and Maths at GCSE level
- NVQ or RSA 2 or equivalent experience
- Knowledge and experience of using Microsoft office or similar
- Basic numeracy and literacy skills
Experience
Essential criteria
- Working in Healthcare/NHS setting (rehabilitation experience)
- Team working experience
Desirable criteria
- Healthcare/NHS administrative experience
- Experience of using electronic and paper based diary/appointment systems
Skills and Aptitude
Essential criteria
- Ability to communicate clearly on telephone and face to face
- Good organisational skills
- Ability to prioritise workload
- Word processing and data inputting skills
Knowledge and abilities
Essential criteria
- Rehabilitation and re-ablement knowledge and practice
- Use initiative when dealing with enquiries
- Confidentiality and sensitivity in managing patient information
Desirable criteria
- Flexible approach to working/team player
Personal Qualities
Essential criteria
- Caring and empathetic
- Good interpersonal skills
- Organised and timely
- Excellent communication skills
Other
Essential criteria
- Demonstrates evidence of Trust « CARE » values
- Ability to travel independently where required
- Disclosure and Barring Service check satisfactory to the Trust
- Occupational Health clearance satisfactory to the Trust
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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