Specialised Therapy Assistant - Band 3

Transformation Unit; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

North Tees and Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Specialist Therapy Assistant (Band 3) to support paediatric rehabilitation for children and young adults. The post involves working under therapists, delivering therapy programmes in educational and community settings, and collaborating within a multidisciplinary team to achieve patient goals.

The role requires good communication, organisational skills, and the ability to mentor staff.

Qualifications

• High standard of literacy and numeracy.
• Some experience of working with children and young people.
• IT skills – competent in navigating a computer and relevant software systems.

Responsibilities

• Assist and work under the direction of the therapist in implementing the assessed management plan for child/young adult.
• Deliver rehabilitation programmes and assist in delivering therapy in educational or other settings.
• Work as part of a multidisciplinary team to deliver individual therapy programmes.
• Maintain and liaise with other agencies involved in patient rehabilitation and education settings.

Skills

Literacy & numeracy

Experience with children

IT skills

Job description

Employer North Tees and Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site North Tees and Hartlepool NHS Trust Town Stockton on Tees Salary £25,760 - £27,476 pro rata, per annum Salary period Yearly Closing 03/01/2027 23:59

Specialised Therapy Assistant - Band 3

NHS AfC: Band 3

Job overview

Advert will close early once sufficient number of applications have been reached

The post holder will be part of North Tees and Hartlepool NHS Therapy Services providing high quality of rehabilitation to children and young adults.

Main duties of the job

To assist and work under the direction of the therapist in the implementation of the assessed management plan for child/young adult. To assist in carrying out duties assigned to that department including administration duties.

He/she will be required to work as a member of a multidisciplinary team, to deliver individual therapy programmes to children and young adults both in their educational or most appropriate setting.

The post holder will be required to use the specialist skills and work autonomously to deliver rehabilitation as prescribed by the therapist. Working unsupervised reporting back patient progress.

Have basic knowledge of Paediatric clinical medical conditions and how they may present.

Provide ongoing training/support to staff within educational settings as to the appropriate and ongoing rehabilitation requirements of the child/young adult.

To implement therapeutic programmes to children and young adults within the locality and educational establishments.

To act as a mentor/trainer to staff in educational settings to support individual and group rehabilitation programmes.

Working for our organisation

South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and North Tees and Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust now form University Hospitals Tees and as such you may be required to work at any site across both Trusts.

At North Tees & Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust our main priority is, and always will be, to provide safe and high quality care to our patients every day; the kind of care we would want for ourselves and our loved ones. We want our organisation to be the best place to work with the right staff, in the right roles, at the right time, to ensure we deliver exceptional patient care and experience.

We will support staff through providing an inclusive and supportive workplace with health and well-being initiatives, staff benefits and opportunities for personal and professional development. Staff recognition is very important to us; as well as performance reviews and appraisals, we recognise staff through Star and Team of the month, colleague recognition – a note of thanks, Managers Awards, Shining Stars and Service Awards.

We support the Making Every Contact Count approach to behaviour change in the promotion of health and wellbeing of individuals and communities.

We recruit for values and “Together we are North Tees & Hartlepool”

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

To have good communication skills, organisation and interpersonal skills.

To report and communicate to the therapist and other agencies on any change/difficulties regarding patients therapeutic programme.

To liaise appropriately with other disciplines/agencies with regard to the rehabilitation plan.

To liaise with all agencies, carers and professionals involved in the delivery of services to children and young adults.

To work as part of the extended multi-disciplinary team, with educational support staff and teachers.

To enhance and develop relationships with other Services associated with the Service.

Have the confidence and ability to work unsupervised in children/young adults own homes following prescribed programme of treatment or within educational settings. Have the confidence and ability to act as a mentor/trainer to staff in educational settings.

To use special skills to implement therapeutic procedures as directed by therapists which are within knowledge and experience. To modify programmes only when necessary within defined competencies and report back to the therapist.

To organise and prioritise delegated work tasks and activities, being flexible to the needs of the service as directed by the therapist.

To be flexible with regards to workload, changing duties and responsibilities.

To manage own caseload as delegated by the Therapist working within the hospital and community.

Have a current valid driving licence with access to a vehicle.

Person specification

Qualifications and Training

• High standard of literacy and numeracy
• Some experience of working with children and young people
• IT skills – competent in navigating a computer and relevant software systems

Experience

• Experience working with children
• Demonstrate knowledge of paediatric conditions
• Experience of delivering/following a programme individual to the child
• Experience of working in an MDT
• Demonstrate knowledge of specialised equipment and therapeutic activities
• Experience of working within an educational environment

knowledge

• Have basic knowledge of Paediatric clinical medical conditions and how they may present.

skills and attributes

• Able to work confidently, independently and under direction
• Ability to work as part of a Team
• Good listening and communication skills
• Good organisational and time keeping skills
• Car driver with valid UK driving licence

Management/Supervision

• To participate as lead or co-facilitator in group treatments, as directed by qualified therapist
• To participate in the training/mentoring of support staff and teachers in schools to support both individual and group therapies/strategies.

Communication

• To have good communication skills, organisation and interpersonal skills.
• To report and communicate to the therapist and other agencies on any change/difficulties regarding patients therapeutic programme.
• To liaise appropriately with other disciplines/agencies with regard to the rehabilitation plan.
• To liaise with all agencies, carers and professionals involved in the delivery of services to children and young adults.
• To work as part of the extended multi-disciplinary team, with educational support staff and teachers.
• To enhance and develop relationships with other Services associated with the Service.

Finance and Physical Resources

• To maintain a clean therapeutic environment and monitor stock levels of equipment where appropriate.

Other

• Demonstrate initiative, motivation and enthusiasm towards Paediatric Therapies

Important - Once sufficient applications have been received this vacancy may close early.

Disclosure and Barring Checks (DBS)

It is the policy of North Tees and Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust, that all successful candidates who are new to the Trust who require DBS clearance for the post they have been offered, are required to pay the cost for their DBS certificate. The method of payment for this is via salary deduction from your first month’s pay on commencement with the Trust. The DBs check will be undertaken during the pre-employment check screening.

Qualifications

Please note the essential qualifications required for the post are outlined within the Person Specification. You are required to provide original evidence of the necessary qualifications for the post at interview should you be shortlisted. You will also be required to provide original copies as part of the pre-employment check screening.

New Starters – Probationary Period

For any new employees commencing employment with North Tees and Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust, you will be subject to satisfactory completion of a 6 month probationary period. Please note that internal applications and individuals that are appointed to fixed term appointments of less than 6 months duration are exempt from the probationary period (unless you are an internal applicant currently part way through a probationary period or a bank member of staff).

Employment References

As part of our pre-employment screening process, all applicants are required to provide references covering their last three years employment history including any gaps. Applicants are requested to ensure e-mail addresses for all referees are included on their application form. Personal references are not acceptable.

Working Hours

If the hours advertised for the post are up to full time (37.5 hours per week), applications are still welcomed from individuals who may be seeking to work less than full-time hours and all requests will be considered in line with the post being appointed to for the successful applicant.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

Everything we do is shaped by our values: Respect, Support, and Collaborate.

At University Hospitals Tees we want our workspaces to be places where everyone feels welcome, valued and safe. We treat people with respect, and we celebrate the differences that make each of us unique.

We welcome applications from everyone, no matter your age, background, race, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, family circumstances or beliefs.

We are here to support you throughout your application and at every stage of your career with us. We believe we work best when we collaborate, learn from each other and build teams that reflect the communities we serve.

Disability

We are a Disability Confident Lead employer. This means we give fair and full consideration to applicants and will offer reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process. If you need help with your application, or need the information in a different format, please contact our recruitment team and we will support you.

Right to Work in the UK

The Trust welcomes applications from all candidates who meet the criteria for the role. Please note that from January 2021, to work in the UK all candidates who are not UK or Republic of Ireland (RoI) nationals require sponsorship unless they have permission to work via another route. Non UK/RoI candidates wishing to apply can self-assess the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship here: Work in the UK - GOV.UK ( www.gov.uk )

Please provide full and accurate details of your current immigration status on the application form. Your current immigration status will not be considered as part of the shortlisting or interview process.

Please note that not everyone needs a ‘Skilled Worker’ visa. If you are applying for health or social care, you may be eligible to apply for the Health and Care Worker visa instead.

As a supporter of the Armed Forces and an employer of Reservists, North Tees and Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust are proud to be a signatory of the Armed Forces Covenant, which is a promise by the nation to ensure that those who serve or who have served in the UK Armed Forces (and their families) are treated fairly.

We recognise that reservists and veterans bring a variety of transferable skills and qualities to our workplace, developed through their military careers. Our commitment to supporting the Armed Forces Community has been recognised through the Armed Forces Covenant as a Silver Employer.

Further Important Information

Please check your email on a regular basis for updates on your application. If you are shortlisted for interview, you will be invited to email via this method.

Please ensure you read the ‘Guidance Notes for Applicants’ document attached to this advert before completing and submitting your application.

Unfortunately, we are unable to respond to all applicants and those who are not contacted within six weeks of the closing date should assume that their application has been unsuccessful.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.