Job summary
A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a Therapy Assistant to join our integrated in-patient medical Therapy Team at Fairfield General Hospital.

We require an enthusiastic and motivated individual with excellent organisational and communication skills to ensure the provision of timely, safe and compassionate care to our patients.

The successful candidate will provide essential support to the Physiotherapists and Occupational Therapists within the integrated medical therapy team and be able to work well within a team but also independently when required.

The role includes assisting in the assessment of patients, promoting function and assisting with activities of daily living, supervising exercises and mobility practice, and completing administrative duties.

We offer a supportive environment for training and development.

Previous experience of working in an assistant role in either Health or Social Care is desirable.

Main duties of the job

• Support the Physiotherapists and Occupational Therapists in providing assessments and establishing the physical and functional limitations of patients.
• Support Physiotherapists and Occupational Therapists in rehabilitation of patients on the medical wards and maintain documentation required for these.
• Demonstrate and work through exercises with patients.
• Undertake associated administrative duties e.g. initial assessments, monitoring stock levels, ordering equipment, photocopying, completing referrals.
• In return for your skills and expertise we can offer you a variety of rewarding challenges; continued training and development; and the opportunity to work with friendly and supportive teams.
• The department is working towards a 7-day model of service delivery, and you will be expected to be flexible in terms of working patterns including weekends, bank holidays and extra hours if necessary.

About us
The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) provides hospital and integrated health and social care services to over one million people living across Greater Manchester. Our 20,000 colleagues care for people in hospital and in the community, working across Bury, Rochdale, Oldham, and Salford, to save and improve lives.

As a large NHS trust we are committed to enhancing the health of our local population by delivering consistently high standards of care and collaborating closely with local authorities and key partners. We believe in our power and potential to make a difference and we are always looking for people who demonstrate our three core values - care, appreciate and inspire - to join our team.

In return, we can offer you a job role with purpose and flexibility. The size and scale of the NCA means we can provide more challenge and opportunities so your career can always be moving in the right direction. By joining us you can also access a competitive benefits package, including, a fantastic annual leave allowance, flexible working opportunities and protected hours for health and wellbeing activities, helping you to achieve more personal downtime and a better work-life balance.

Details
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 3
Salary: £25,760 to £27,476 a year. Weekend working on a rota basis
Contract: Fixed term
Duration: 5 months
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 236-CSS-PS40-26

Person Specification
Qualifications & Training
Essential

• NVQ level 3 or equivalent level of experience in customer service or health/social care related fields.

Knowledge, Skills & Experience
Essential

• Experience in the care & responsibility of others.
• Experience of working within a team and independently with support.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
• Basic IT skills.
• Excellent time management/organisational skills.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Flexible and adaptable to meet the needs of the service.
• Ability to empathise with patients needs.

Desirable

• Previous work as a therapy assistant OR Previous experience working in a social care, nursing or customer care setting.
• Previous experience working in the NHS.
• Dealing with confrontation.
• Able to teach new skills.
• Persuasive and motivational skills.

Employer contact details
Team Leader Physiotherapist- Acute Medicine, Kirsty Brownridge, Kirsty.Brownridge@nca.nhs.uk, 01617783571

Apply through our website. The NCA is committed to providing inclusive, accessible care and building a workforce that reflects the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from all backgrounds, identities, and beliefs. We are proud supporters of the Armed Forces community and offer a guaranteed interview to eligible applicants who meet the essential criteria. As a Disability Confident Employer, we also guarantee interviews for disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria.