Senior Therapy Assistant – Flexible Paediatric Therapy

Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 27,000; Part time

Job summary

The Birmingham Children's Hospital Therapies Department is seeking an experienced Senior Therapy Assistant to support the team with patient treatment and administration. This role requires a proactive, well-motivated individual who can work with families and young people and collaborate with ward staff and procurement.

The successful candidate will have a Foundation Degree or equivalent qualification, be able to use Microsoft Office, and have care-setting experience.

Qualifications

• Foundation Degree in Health and Social Care or BTEC Professional Development Qualification for Support Workers (or NVQ level 3)
• Relevant experience as Healthcare support worker in Therapy or other AHP department
• General education level to GCSE or equivalent
• Evidence of Literacy and Numeracy to Level 2

Responsibilities

• Undertake treatment of patients as selected by a qualified therapist and trained in the procedure
• Keep therapy colleagues and other staff informed of progress with patients and other delegated tasks
• Undertake therapy procedures and related tasks as delegated by the qualified therapist and in line with Trust policies
• Communicate and cooperate with patients, carers and other professionals in sensitive environments
• Undertake departmental duties including clerical and administration tasks, stock maintenance, housekeeping
• Ensure therapy equipment and facilities are ready for use and comply with Health and Safety regulations

Skills

Foundation degree health & social care

BTEC professional development

NVQ level 3

Healthcare support worker experience

General education GCSE

Literacy and numeracy Level 2

Education

Foundation Degree in Health and Social Care

BTEC Professional Development Qualification for Support Workers

NVQ level 3

Job description

The Birmingham Children's Hospital Therapies Department is seeking an experienced Senior Therapy Assistant to support the team with patient treatment and administration. This role requires a proactive, well-motivated individual who can work with families and young people and collaborate with ward staff and procurement.

The successful candidate will have a Foundation Degree or equivalent qualification, be able to use Microsoft Office, and have care-setting experience.