Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Neurological inpatient Therapies team at Barnet Hospital as a Therapy Support Worker. This is a 12 month fixed term post.
We are looking for an individual who demonstrates an energetic, enthusiastic and flexible approach to their work. You must have good organisational skills and be motivated to provide excellent care to patients to help them achieve their maximum functional ability. Strong communication skills and the ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team are essential for this position.
The successful applicant will join our experienced therapy team, working alongside occupational therapists, physiotherapists and the wider multidisciplinary team. The ethos of the service is patient centred care and enabling service users to reach their potential. You will play a key role in supporting the rehabilitation of patients with stroke and other neurological conditions from the acute stage of their care through to discharge.
Main duties of the job
As a band 3 Therapy Support Worker, your role will include:
assisting Occupational Therapists and Physiotherapists with joint rehabilitation sessionsassisting and progressing exercise programmessupporting functional tasks + activities to promote independence with personal care (washing / dressing / cooking / feeding)upper limb rehabilitationcognitive rehabilitationmobility rehabilitationsupporting group activitiesmaintaining therapy resources and equipmentcollecting information from patients and families
About us
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.For more information please follow link https://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/
Job description
Job 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
- Demonstrate ability to meet all Trust Values
Education and Professional Qualifications
Essential
- English language and Maths GCSE or equivalent
Desirable
- Formal qualification in relevant subject e.g. City and Guilds/ NVQ / Basic or Advanced certificate in Exercise Instruction For General Population and / or Older People
- Relevant in-service training / education
Skills + Aptitudes
Essential
- Able to demonstrate ability to problem solve
- Able to work as a team member
- Adaptable and supportive of change
- Ability to instruct and teach practical skills
- Has the ability to use initiative and to work single handed in a supportive environment
- Knowledge of manual handling
- Able to deal with and diffuse difficult situations
Personal Qualitites + Attributes
Essential
- Has practical computer skills including data entry and use of Microsoft Word
- Can demonstrate a good understanding of the role of a support worker in Therapies and Dietetics
- Awareness of current health issues
- Understanding the need to maintain confidentiality
- Understanding of equal opportunities
- Willingness to undertake professional self-development
- Effective verbal and non-verbal communication skills
- Able to document information accurately
Desirable
- Awareness of local health topics
- Able to organise and prioritise own workload
Experience
Essential
- Relevant work or voluntary experience in a position where dealing with the public is a large part of the role
- Previous experience working in a team
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
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Employer details
Employer name
Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Barnet Hospital
Barnet
EN5 3DJ
United Kingdom
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