Crynodeb o'r swydd
- Prif leoliad
- Trauma and Elective Orthopaedics
- Gradd
- NHS AfC: Band 3
- Contract
- Parhaol
- Oriau
- Rhan-amser - 30 awr yr wythnos (30 hours per week (includes weekend and Bank Holiday working))
- Cyfeirnod y swydd
- 423-7081631-A
- Cyflogwr
- Airedale NHS Foundation Trust
- Math o gyflogwr
- NHS
- Gwefan
- Airedale NHS Foundation Trust
- Tref
- Steeton
- Cyflog
- £24,625 - £25,674 pro rata per annum
- Cyfnod cyflog
- Yn flynyddol
- Yn cau
- 23/06/2025 23:59
Teitl cyflogwr
Generic Therapy Assistant - Orthopaedics (Band 3)
NHS AfC: Band 3
Be part of our future landscape
At Airedale, we are committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion. We actively encourage applications irrespective of people’s age, lived experience of living with a disability or long-term conditions, gender, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or other personal circumstances.
Increasing our diversity and supporting our organisation to be more inclusive is a key priority here at Airedale and our teams are at the centre of how we work towards this.
We appreciate all people may have diverse and individual needs and we pride ourselves on supporting all people to thrive and flourish at work. We have frameworks in place that support reasonable adjustments and flexible working for colleagues throughout their working lives which starts at recruitment.
These are exciting times for Airedale. We have the once-in-a-career opportunity to be involved in the planning and building of a completely new hospital here on our Steeton site by 2030. By joining us now you’ll be a key part of our journey over the next few years, with the chance to input into a state-of-the-art, modern healthcare facility that will deliver care to our communities for decades to come. We are also on the journey to a new electronic patient record, part of our wider ambition for our digital future – a future that builds on our significant telemedicine and digital care success. Ultimately, what makes Airedale special is our people. Not just our staff, but our volunteers, patients, visitors, and wider population who make up the Airedale family. This is a Trust that sits at the heart of our community, and our communities are very proud of their Trust.
Trosolwg o'r swydd
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Generic Therapy assistants to come and work alongside the Orthopaedic therapy teams based at Airedale General Hospital within the acute therapy service.
The post holder will be required to support and assist the Physiotherapists and Occupational therapists in the team in the assessment, planning and implementation of a range of therapeutic activities and treatments.
The successful applicant will work across both trauma and elective surgical wards. The post holder with also deliver therapy information to pre-operative elective patients at the Joint replacement education group and have a defined role in the assessment and treatment of patients on the elective ward.
The post has been designed to introduce a broader generic therapy input across the service.
Prif ddyletswyddau'r swydd
The post holder will:
- Manage a caseload delegated by clinicians
- Independently undertake basic assessments and interventions relevant to delegated caseload
- Contribute to the evaluation of programmes and patient’s progression making minor alterations in consultation with the therapists.
- Support therapists with complex cases as required
- Work with colleagues to ensure the effective functioning of the team
- Work in partnership with patients, carers, the multi disciplinary team and wider statutory, private and voluntary sector services.
- Participate in activities to improve the Orthopaedic services.
- Provide support to other team members and students
- Work flexibly according to patient and service needs
In pursuing these duties the post holder will ensure compliance with the NHS Constitution and the Trust’s Right Care strategy.
Gweithio i'n sefydliad
We are always looking for enterprising and innovative approaches to the way we provide our services. We are a national centre for telemedicine and introduced telehealth to the UK offender healthcare sector and also provide the service to patients in their care homes. Community matters to us and we are supported by 400 dedicated volunteers and have strong links with Bradford University, Craven College and Leeds City College to ensure we inspire the workforce of the future.
We want to attract staff who embrace our ‘Right Care’ behaviours of compassion, a commitment to quality of care and working together for patients – we want to make these part of our DNA.
Swydd-ddisgrifiad a phrif gyfrifoldebau manwl
For further information and full details of the job role please see the attached job description and person specification.
This position is not currently eligible for a certificate of sponsorship in line with Home Office guidance as it does not appear on the skilled worker visa occupation list.
If you currently hold a different type of visa allowing you to work in the UK we would welcome an application from you. If your visa expires or there is a change in status during your employment, the Trust will be required to review your employment which may result in the termination of your employment to comply with the relevant immigration legislation.
Manyleb y person
Qualifications
Meini prawf hanfodol
- GCSE or equivalent in English and maths at grade C/4 and above
- Relevant BTEC, QCF or equivalent Level III qualification in health and social care or equivalent.
Meini prawf dymunol
- Courses relevant to job eg Equipment, Dementia
- 4 GCSE passes A - D
Experience
Meini prawf hanfodol
- Recent, relevant experience of working in acute, mental health or other clinical support worker roles
- Experience of working with people with complex health needs
- Experience of working with older people who have suffered illness or disability
- Experience of multidisciplinary team working
- Experience in use of IT applications
Meini prawf dymunol
- Experience of working in therapy services
- Experience of working in Orthopaedics
- Experience of supporting others
- Evidence of Therapy competencies
Knowledge
Meini prawf hanfodol
- Knowledge of the impact illness and disability have on function
- Knowledge of Rehabilitation and Discharge planning
- Knowledge of the roles of other professionals and the principles of partnership working
- Knowledge to promote and support equality and value diversity
- Knowledge of health, safety issues
Meini prawf dymunol
- Knowledge of relevant clinical assessments and treatments
Skills
Meini prawf hanfodol
- Communication skills including observation, listening and empathy
- Skills to empower people to realise and maintain their potential in relation to health and well being
- Ability to work well within a team
- Analytical and reflective skills
- Planning and organisational skills
- Negotiation and problem-solving skills
- Ability to cope with working in a stressful environment, including emotional or aggressive patients and carers
Meini prawf dymunol
- Supervisory skills
Other
Meini prawf hanfodol
- Current UK Driving Licence
Meini prawf dymunol
- Access to own transport
Bathodynnau ardystio / achredu cyflogwyr
Gofynion ymgeisio
Mae'r swydd hon yn ddarostyngedig i Orchymyn Deddf Adsefydlu Troseddwyr 1974 (Eithriadau) 1975 (Diwygio) (Cymru a Lloegr) 2020 a bydd angen cyflwyno Datgeliad i'r Gwasanaeth Datgelu a Gwahardd.
Dogfennau i'w lawrlwytho
Rhagor o fanylion / cyswllt ar gyfer ymweliadau anffurfiol
- Enw
- Emily Sale
- Teitl y swydd
- Orthopaedic Therapy Team Leader
- Cyfeiriad ebost
- [email protected]
- Rhif ffôn
- 01535 295085
- Gwybodaeth i gefnogi eich cais
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