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. Three roles are available: a permanent full time, a permanent 30 hours a week  and a 9 month fixed term contract to join our stroke therapies team. You will work alongside Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists and Speech and Language Therapists providing rehabilitation plans for these professions. Working across the Stroke wards along the pathway including our Hyper acute and acute stroke unit at Queen’s Hospital and our Rehab unit in Goodmayes.

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  •    Good communication skills

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 Therapy team, this includes Physiotherapists , Occupational Therapists and Speech and Language Therapists.

To accept patients allocated by the qualified therapist and treat according to protocols and guidelines, monitoring patient progression and making minor alterations to patient treatment programs as requiredTo work independently, with access to direct supervision as required. To maintain close communication with the qualified therapists to facilitate patient care

To actively participate in departmental induction and in-service training program

To carry out other duties deemed necessary by the relevant Team Lead  in discussion with the post holder to ensure adequate provision of service

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 or assistance with completion of the form (for applicants with a disability) can be made to Amanda Vickers, Recruitment Advisor, on 01708 435000 ext. 5926. Further details regarding the post may be obtained by contacting the manager as per the contact details above.