Band 3 Generic Therapy Assistant Stroke Wards

Job overview

Barking, Havering and Redbridge University Hospitals Trust are actively recruiting for a motivated and dynamic Band 3 General Therapy Assistant. This is a permanent full-time role where you will work alongside Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists and Speech and Language Therapists rotating across the Stroke wards along the pathway providing rehabilitation. This includes our Hyper Acute and Acute Stroke Unit at Queen’s Hospital and our Rehab unit King George Hospital.

As a member of this team, you will be required to communicate well and be confident to work within guidelines and protocols. Working in this passionate and innovative team you will have the opportunity to expand your clinical skills and knowledge with regular in-house training.

Essential criteria include; •Evidence of recent experience working with people. •Good standard of general education, to G.C.S.E. level or equivalent  •Level 3 qualification in Healthcare or related topic

As a leading and evidence-based department we provide a 7-day service. We are looking for a person who will enjoy the benefits of this working pattern.

If you have the skills outlined above and want a rewarding opportunity where you will be encouraged to influence and develop services whilst being valued and supported, then apply today.

Main duties of the job

To provide skilled routine, and some non-routine, clinical and non-clinical support to the Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy and Speech and Language Therapy Teams.

The state registered therapist will at all times remain responsible for: •    Primary assessment of patient •    Referral for treatment •    Clinical discharge of patient •    Setting the primary clinical treatment plan and monitoring the progression of the patient •    Overseeing the clinical quality and ensuring appropriateness of the treatment practised on the patient

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For further information on this role, please see the attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification.

The person specification listed below is not the full specification requirements for the role.  Please ensure you review the full specification on the job description prior to submitting your application.

Applicants are advised to read all the information on the advert and the supporting information before completing and submitting an application. As you complete your application please ensure you clearly demonstrate how you meet the criteria in the person specification for this post by adequately completing the supporting information section of the application form.

All new staff appointed at the Trust are subject to a probationary period.

Applications should be made online, however, queries regarding the application process, assistance with completion of the application form or if you require any adjustments (for applicants with a disability) please contact Pubudu Chandrasekera, Recruitment Advisor, on 01708 435000 ext. 5110. Further details regarding the post may be obtained by contacting the manager as per the contact details above.

Applicant requirements

The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.