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Therapy Support worker REACTT

5651336

Barnet, England

1 day ago

29460 - 31909 GBP

Barnet and Chase Farm Hospitals

www.nhs.uk

London, United Kingdom

Amanda Pritchard

$5 to $25 million (USD)

Government

Insurance

1946


Job Description

Main duties of the job

The clinical areas covered by the REACT Team are fast paced and the successful
candidates should therefore be forward thinking and pro-active with excellent
organisational skills. You will work autonomously as well as with Occupational
Therapists and Physiotherapists in undertaking assessment, to facilitate admission
avoidance and safe discharges and providing rehabilitation in the acute stages
through to discharge planning and implementation. Excellent communication skills
and flexible working are also required.
Our therapy support workers are expected to:
  • complete face to face interventions with patients to gain background
information
  • liaise with family, carers or community services
  • support qualified staff to assess mobility, transfers and functional tasks
  • equipment provision to support discharge
  • provide input to maintain function, or rehabilitate patients during their
inpatient stay
  • complete referrals to other services
  • liaise with the multi-disciplinary team
The successful applicant will be required to work 37.5 hours a week within a 7 day
and extended hour service.

Working for our organisation

The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK’s biggest and most
innovative trusts. Across three main hospitals, our dedicated army of staff care for
over 1.6million patients, treat more than 200,000 in A&E, deliver over 8,000 babies and carry out more than 17million tests.
Our size, scale and influence offer you unrivalled career opportunities and a forward thinking approach to working that works around your lifestyle. From flexible hours and generous benefits, to next level training, we make it easier to take your career to the top

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.

Person specification

Royal Free World Class Values

Essential criteria
    • Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values

Education & Professional Qualifications

Essential criteria
  • GCSE English and Maths or equivalent
Desirable criteria
  • Formal qualification in relevant area e.g. City and Guilds/NVQ/ Exercise Instruction for Older People

Experience

Essential criteria
  • Significant relevant experience
  • Experience within an acute hospital/healthcare environment
  • Competent of working in a therapy setting
Desirable criteria
  • Experience of using aids and adaptations
  • Previous experience of supervising/teaching individuals

Skills and Aptitudes

Essential criteria
  • Good observational skills
  • Is able to document written and verbal information in a clear and logical manner
  • Ability to communicate effectively and efficiently with patients, family and colleagues
  • Has practical computer skills including data entry and use of Word and Excel
  • Is able to organise and prioritise own workload and delegate tasks appropriately
  • Can use initiative and work single-handedly in a supportive environment
  • Is able to work as a team member and lead a team motivating self and others
  • Good time management skills
  • Demonstrates commitment to lifelong learning
Desirable criteria
  • Ability to demonstrate understanding of relevant health conditions & the impact of these on an individual’s health & functioning
  • An understanding of the impact of disability and issues related to promoting independence

Personal Qualities and attributes

Essential criteria
  • Can apply the concepts of diversity and equality
  • Is aware of own limitations
  • Good organisational skills

Others

Essential criteria
  • Has awareness of current health issues
  • Can demonstrate a good understanding of the role of a support worker in Therapy Services
  • Can understand the need for and maintain confidentiality
  • Can identify and act on health and safety issues in the work place
  • Able to comply with trust manual handling guidelines
Desirable criteria
  • Has knowledge of manual handling equipment and/or assistive devices

  • Covid-19 Vaccination

    Getting vaccinated, and getting a booster, remains the best defence against COVID-19.
    We encourage and support staff to get COVID-19 vaccine and a booster dose as and when they are eligible.

  • AT* - Apprenticeship Training. Where AT* is entered next to the job title indicates that this vacancy is for an apprenticeship role.
  • By applying for this role, you accept if successful, that your personal data may be transferred from the Trust to another NHS organisation where your employment transfers within the NHS. This is in accordance with the streamlining programme which aims at saving you time and improving efficiencies within the NHS when your employment transfers. Therefore we require you to complete your stat and Man e-learning modules prior to joining our organisation.
  • If you are an EU/EEA citizen who does not have EU Settlement or Pre-Settled status, you will require a visa to work in the UK. Please Note: We are unable to sponsor Band 2 to 4 as the salary does not meet the UKVI Points Based system threshold.
  • If you require sponsorship for a visa to work in the UK, to avoid disappointment, please check to ensure you are eligible under the UKVI points based system
  • If you are offered a role with one of the NLPSS partner trusts, as part of pre-employment checks your identity and right to work documentation will be verified remotely (in most circumstances), using a certified identity verification service provider TrustID. You will be asked to capture an image of the relevant documents as well as a “selfie” using your smartphone/tablet (if available) for facial matching. TrustID will also perform a digital address check using Trunarrative and Equifax, which is a soft check and does not leave a footprint on your credit rating. For more information, visit www.trustid.co.uk
  • The Trust uses electronic new starter forms on Trac to collect personal details. Information collected is securely stored and used to set up the employee record on the ESR HR system.
  • The Trust will request a DBS (CRB) if post involves regulated activities. The Trust is compliant with the Disclosure and Barring Service Codes of practice and the Rehabilitation of offenders act.
  • By applying for this post you are agreeing to Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust transferring the information contained in this application to its preferred applicant management system. If you are offered a job, information will also be transferred into the national NHS Electronic Staff Records system.
  • Please be aware of scams – unless specified above, we will only communicate with you via @recruit.trac.jobs or nhs.net e-mails and we will never ask you for any payments.

Applications are welcome from people wishing to job share or work flexible patterns. We are committed to equal opportunities.

Please note:

  • Due to the high number of applications that are received for some posts we may close this vacancy before the advertised closing date. Therefore please apply for this post as soon as you can, if you are interested and you meet the requirements of the Person Specification
  • Only those candidates who clearly demonstrate how they meet the person specification will be shortlisted for this job.
  • Interview arrangements will be communicated via email so please check your email regularly following the closing date.

Please be advised that due to exceptionally high demand, all Royal Free accommodation is at full capacity and waiting lists are being held. Average waiting times are 12 months. Please do not rely on Trust accommodation when you commence your role and ensure you investigate alternative accommodation for your arrival.


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