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    Multi-Therapy Assistant - Reading, United Kingdom - Berkshire Healthcare Foundation Trust

    Berkshire Healthcare Foundation Trust
    Berkshire Healthcare Foundation Trust Reading, United Kingdom

    1 week ago

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    Job summary

    We are looking to recruit an experienced Band 4 Multi-Therapist to join the Care Home Support Team for 1 year fixed term. This role will support the Occupational Therapists and Physiotherapists of the Postural Management Team (PMT) to residents in nursing and residential care homes. The role of the PMT is to prevent contractures, reduce risk of pressure damage and aid quality of life for residents with complex postural needs.

    The role will support the initial assessment and review of residents requiring support with seating, bed positioning, specialist chairs and positioning cushions. Support with audits, ordering equipment and work with care home staff to aid implementation of positioning programmes.

    You will be a team player and work collaboratively with staff from all disciplines whilst maintaining high professional standards. You will ensure good communication, and effective processes and procedures are maintained across the service.

    The post holder will work 9-5pm, Monday to Friday based at Cremyll Road, Reading

    Staff parking is available on site

    Main duties of the job

  • To triage new referrals to the Postural Management Team
  • To provide accurate feedback to the relevant therapist regarding interventions and any clinical observations
  • To demonstrate the ability to use therapy equipment competently and safely once training has been received.
  • Provide administrative support to the Care Home Support Team
  • The postholder is expected to liaise effectively and professionally with all levels of staff, external organisations and the public, dealing with confidential information in an appropriate manner
  • To undertake any administrative duties associated with the service as requested by the team.
  • Work flexibly in response to service need across our multiple sites

    • About us

    Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust isa specialist mental health and community health services trust. Rated 'outstanding' by the CQC, we're committed to providing the best possible care to people across Berkshire.

    We value diversity and are proud to be a Stonewall Top 100 Employer.We work hard to create an inclusive environment where you'll be supported by friendly and professional colleagues to flourish.

    Our values at Berkshire Healthcare:

  • Caring for and about you is our top priority
  • Committed to providing good quality, safe services
  • Working Together with you to develop innovative solutions

    • We welcome people who share these values to come and work for us.

    Benefits of working for us include:

  • Flexible working options to support work-life balance.
  • 27 days' annual leave rising with service + opportunity to buy and sell
  • Generous NHS pension scheme
  • Excellent learning and career development opportunities
  • 'Cycle to Work' and car leasing scheme
  • Access to a range of wellbeing tools and services
  • Discounts at hundreds of popular retailers and restaurants
  • Staff networks for race, diversity, disabilities and armed forces community to support equality
  • Generous maternity, paternity, adoption and special leave.
  • Free parking across Trust sites
    • Job description

    Job responsibilities

    The must haves for you to be considered for this role:

  • Able to work autonomously
  • Ability to work under pressure, with excellent organisational and time management skills to prioritise work
  • Good communication skills
  • Word and excel literature.

    • For further information about the role, please see attached job description and person specification. We strongly encourage you to review how you meet the criteria in the person specification and write about this point-by-point in your supporting statement for the best chance of being shortlisted. For further application tips see the help with your application document attached once you click apply.

    If youre someone who shares our passion for excellence and care, you belong at Berkshire Healthcare

    We are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics. Reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled applicants where required.

    Person Specification

    Education/Qualifications/Training

    Essential

  • Educated to GCSE standard in English and Maths as a minimum
  • Evidence of continuing professional development
  • NVQ 3 in relevant subject, or equivalent experience
  • A working knowledge of Microsoft products including excel

    • Desirable

  • NVQ Level 4(as above)

    • Previous Experience

    Essential

  • Previous experience as an Therapy Assistant or carer/HCA
  • Experience of Administration Duties

    • Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

    Essential

  • Knowledge and experience in the fitting of adaptive equipment
  • Commitment to team working and consideration of other skills.
  • Ability to communicate clearly with patients, relatives and MDT team.
  • Able to demonstrate being an advocate for patients
  • Able to utilise IT and various media in order to support data collection
  • Demonstrate ability to receive and process referral information and share information with relevant services
  • Able to work flexibly across service area to enhance quality of service provision
  • Full Valid UK driving license with confidence to drive during unsocial hours and in unusual environments with use of car for work purposes

    • Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

    Essential

  • Good presentation, oral and written communication skills.
  • Demonstrates person centered care

    • Education/Qualifications/Training

    Essential

  • Willing to undertake further study

    • Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

    Essential

  • Able to organise and prioritise work with minimal supervision and using own initiative
  • Demonstrates person centered care
  • Highly motivated and able to manage own delegated workload and support others
  • Demonstrates flexibility to deal with the needs of unscheduled services and able to prioritise workload and work under pressure
  • General understanding of clinical conditions relevant to specialty
  • Able to reflect on practice with peers/clinical supervisor

    • Desirable

  • Demonstrate understanding of this role and how it may contribute to clinical outcomes
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