Job overview

We are looking to recruit a highly motivated and enthusiastic Band 3 Therapy Assistant to join our friendly, dedicated and dynamic Inpatient Therapy team. The successful candidate will be working in rehabilitation across physiotherapy and occupational therapy. We treat people with a wide range of conditions, primarily in orthopaedics, frailty and neurology, and our service is continually developing and improving to meet the needs of our patients and commissioners.

Main duties of the job

This post is full time, 37.5 hours a week. The base is Bognor Hospital intermediate care unit (ICU) and the post holder will occasionally be expected to work at the other sites. The service covers four hospitals/ICUs ; Bognor Regis War Memorial Hospital, Zachary Merton Hospital, Salvington Lodge/Horsham and Arundel Hospital.

They will also be required to support service developments, and show flexibility when adapting to change.

The service covers six/seven days a week.

As a member of the team you will have the opportunity to:

  • Receive support from other therapy colleagues
  • Receive clinical supervision from registered therapists
  • Participate in the in-service learning programme
  • Develop your practice, relevant to the team
  • Participate in competency development through the Calderdale Framework
  • Support development of other staff outside of your professional group
  • Assist in shaping the future clinical practice of the therapy team

    • We are looking for someone who likes working with people and is reliable, flexible and adaptable in their work. Previous experience as a Therapy Assistant or similar is desirable, and applicants should have experience of delivering care and/or rehabilitation to older people with various needs.

    Working for our organisation

    WHY WORK WITH US?
    Positive 2020 NHS Staff Survey results
    The Care Quality Commission (CQC) rates our quality of services as good
    with outstanding features
    Stunning locations in Sussex, surrounded by the South Downs and the coast
    A great working environment in the community, in patients’ homes and our
    community hospitals
    Excellent training and development opportunities
    Real Living Wage Employer, with great rates of pay
    Flexible working options, including job sharing, annualised hours, career
    breaks, parental leave and adoption leave
    Supportive team environments
    Cost-effective and convenient workplace nurseries
    Thriving BAME, Disability and Wellbeing, LGBT+ and Religion and Belief staff
    networks
    Accredited Level 3 Disability Confident Leader, committed to creating
    inclusive workplaces

    Detailed job description and main responsibilities
    Our ideal candidate will enjoy problem solving, have excellent communication skills, and want to work on the wards within a supportive multidisciplinary team, helping to implement timely and person-centred assessments and rehabilitation. Full driving licence and access to a car for work are required.

    The successful candidate will:

  • Assist the physiotherapy and occupational therapy staff in the treatment of specific patients
  • Have their own delegated patient caseload and clinical duties
  • Supervise exercise programmes and practise activities of daily living under the guidance of a therapist
  • Assess and treat patients according to protocols, monitoring their progression and making minor alterations to their treatment programmes as required
  • Work without direct supervision, reporting back patient progress and informing the therapist of any problems
  • Prepare and keep treatment areas and equipment clean and tidy

    • Person specification

    Qualification
    Essential criteria

  • GCSE Maths and English or equivalent
  • NVQ3 or equivalent level of knowledge
  • Commitment to development of skills and attainment of competencies

    • Skill
    Essential criteria

  • Excellent verbal communication and ability to build rapport
  • Able to give instructions to people that can be followed and easily interpreted
  • Ability to prioritise and plan delegated work from a variety of sources
  • Ability to work with others and independently

    • Desirable criteria

  • Knowledge of a range of work procedures and practices gained through experience
  • Basic level of theoretical knowledge relevant to clinical setting

    • Experience
    Essential criteria

  • At least 12 months experience of working in a caring environment, either in health, social or voluntary services

    • Desirable criteria

  • Experience of working within a rehabilitation or therapy setting

    • Knowledge
    Essential criteria

  • Basic understanding of statutory health and social services

    • Skills
    Essential criteria

  • Ability to perform under pressure
  • Ability to record information accurately

    • This post may close earlier than the published closing date if sufficient applications are received.

    Correspondence relating to this vacancy will be conducted electronically. If you have not heard from us within two weeks please assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. Please ensure that you check your emails, including your junk folder, on a regular basis. References will be requested electronically as well; please ensure you provide correct contact details for referees.

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