Senior Therapy Assistant - Sheffield, United Kingdom - Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
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Sheffield, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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Are you a dynamic and enthusiastic Band 2 or 3 working within an inpatient or therapy area? Do you feel like a new challenge or change of direction?


We are looking for someone with proven skills or experience within the remit of either therapy practice or an inpatient ward environment who would like the opportunity to develop skills as a Senior Therapy Assistant.

They must have the ability to manage a broad caseload, provide advice, education and support for patients and carers and their MDT colleagues.


The role of a Senior Therapy Assistant is key within our teams, enabling us to deliver the right care to each patient focusing on their individual needs.

Whilst supporting them to remain as independent and mobile as possible within the hospital environment, we support the planning of a smooth and timely discharge from hospital.


This post will be based within the Critical Care, Cardiac and Surgery team, working closely with the Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy staff focussing on the General and Vascular surgery wards and will be expected to assess and treat patients within agreed caseloads and complete treatments with the qualified therapy staff and fellow unregistered staff.

The post will involve assessing and moving and handling of patients with postural and mobility problems and deconditioning. The post holder will also contribute to planning safe and timely discharges, considering pathways and links to community services.

Applicants must also be willing to perform a mix of clerical, domestic and patient related tasks.


You must be able to demonstrate:

  • Current knowledge & skills within a relevant inpatient or therapy speciality
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Collaborative team working skills

Competency in Therapy or Clinical Support Worker practice

Professional, patient-centred care

Ability to act on own initiative, organise work and manage multiple tasks

Calm approach to changing work situations

Sound IT skills to facilitate daily use of electronic patient records and communication

Able to motivate and teach patients


You will be working for an organisation which values and respects all of its staff and the community it serves.

The Trust is a leader in the NHS and research sectors and provides excellent benefits for its staff.

This includes commitments to professional development but also many policies to support employees in balancing their personal and professional lives.

Please view the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents for full details regarding this post.
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