Band 3 Generic Therapy Assistant

Job overview

Barking, Havering and Redbridge University Hospitals Trust are actively recruiting for a Band 3 Therapy Assistant. We are looking for a motivated, dynamic and innovative individual to join our therapy department at KGH. You will be working with our friendly team on the specialist medicine wards, Emergency department and Medical Assessment Unit.

Working in a fast-paced environment, you will have the opportunity to offer admin and clinical support to our therapists. As a Band 3 Therapy Assistant you will have the opportunity to build a strong set of skills such as carrying out therapy programmes as directed by the therapist, ordering equipment and assisting in home assessments.

You will have strong written and verbal communication skills, some experience in direct patient care and an awareness of the role of therapy within the trust. We have a strong commitment to continuing development with an established in-service training programme. You will be well supported by experienced therapists.

In line with the Government agenda for the NHS, we have recently re-configured our Integrated Therapy service structure to provide a 7-day service. You will be required to work weekends dependent.

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.

Enquiries to discuss the position are welcomed. Please contact Reema Malik B7 Occupational Therapist - Reema.malik@nhs.net

Main duties of the job

To provide skilled routine, and some non-routine, clinical and non-clinical support to the rehabilitation team, this includes Physiotherapists and Occupational Therapists

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

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.