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Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust; Hasland; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in England is seeking a Senior Therapy Support Worker to assess and treat patients, encouraging their independence for discharge. The role involves working closely with Occupational and Physiotherapists, maintaining electronic records, and supporting patient care in a flexible environment. Ideal candidates should possess experience in therapy settings, strong communication skills, and the ability to work collaboratively within a team.

Benefits

Onsite parking

Wellbeing hub

Apprenticeship schemes

Regular supervision and appraisal

Qualifications

• Understanding of physical, cognitive and emotional needs of patients.
• Ability to prioritise workload in a busy environment.
• Flexibility to help cover other wards as required.

Responsibilities

• Assess and treat patients to encourage functional independence.
• Work under the guidance of qualified therapy staff.
• Maintain and utilise electronic patient records.
• Support effective discharge planning.

Skills

Experience in a therapy environment

Excellent written and verbal communication

Flexibility and initiative

Interpersonal skills and team working

Job description

Overview

Senior Therapy Support worker role involving assessing and treating patients in a range of daily activities to encourage functional independence in preparation for discharge from hospital. You will work under the guidance of an established and supportive team of qualified Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists and other therapy support staff within the service. The OT and PT team practice shared skills and you will be supported to achieve selective competencies within physiotherapy to enhance the service for our patients. You will be supported to develop the skills to work independently, to provide delivery of care including liaison with patients, family members, carers, the multi-disciplinary team and external agencies following a “home first” model. IT skills are required as the service operates with electronic patient records. There is a commitment to support 7-day services, so flexibility to work weekends on a rota system will be required.

Responsibilities

• Assess and treat patients in a range of daily activities to encourage functional independence in preparation for discharge.
• Work under the guidance of an established team of Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists and other therapy support staff; develop competencies within physiotherapy to enhance patient care.
• Support to develop the skills to work independently and deliver care, including liaison with patients, family members, carers, the multidisciplinary team and external agencies, following a "home first" model.
• Maintain and utilise electronic patient records; contribute to a patient-centred care approach and effective discharge planning.
• Commitment to 7-day services; flexibility to work weekends on a rota system.

Qualifications and Skills

• Experience working in a therapy environment with understanding of the physical, cognitive and emotional needs of patients experiencing an acute admission and the effect on discharge.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, flexibility and initiative; ability to prioritise workload in a busy environment.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and aptitude for team working; able to demonstrate the Trust’s PROUD to CARE values.
• Flexibility to help cover other wards as required by service needs.

Support, Benefits and Conditions

• Onsite parking and wellbeing hub (counselling, onsite exercise classes, the royal mile circuit around hospital grounds).
• Refreshment outlets, onsite post office, cash machines, fruit and vegetable stall, and outdoor seating areas for staff breaks.
• Apprenticeship schemes, departmental emotional support, regular catch ups with head of department, regular supervision, yearly appraisal and in-service training programmes.
• Formal and informal support; wellbeing champion.

Additional Information

• The post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975; submission for Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) is required. Successful external candidates may be required to pay for their own DBS Disclosure, with costs deducted from salary. Details will be provided on offer.
• Communications throughout the application process will be via e-mail; please provide an email address for referees when completing the application. For assistance with the application, contact HR Support Services on 01246 513177.
• Please review attached documents and links related to working for Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, including general conditions of employment and benefits.
• Flexible Working: opportunities to discuss flexible or predictable working arrangements.
• COVID-19 Vaccination: the Trust supports vaccination as a safety measure for staff and patients.
• UK Points-based immigration: non-UK/RoI applicants require sponsorship unless eligible to work by other routes; guidance and requirements are available in GOV.UK resources.
• This role is part of the integrated health and social care community across Derbyshire with potential future opportunities at different locations.