Therapy Assistant

NHS; England; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in the UK is seeking individuals to join their team, enabling people with progressive life-limiting conditions to improve their quality of life. The role involves conducting therapeutic activities, supporting patients in a community and inpatient setting, and working under the guidance of qualified therapists. Strong communication skills and empathy are essential for this position.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Comprehensive benefits package

Generous annual leave allowance

Qualifications

• Experience working in healthcare in the community.
• Experience in caring for dying patients and nursing patients with a life limiting illness.
• Experience in end of life care.

Responsibilities

• Conduct therapeutic interventions as instructed by a qualified therapist.
• Perform clerical and housekeeping tasks.
• Under supervision, undertake clinical and non-clinical tasks.

Skills

Understanding of the impact of illness and disability

Ability to work without direct supervision

Good verbal and written communication

Empathy towards patients

Education

NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in healthcare

Job description

Our Wellbeingdepartment enables people with progressive lifelimiting conditions to live as independently as possible. Working alongside therapists and nurses, youwill carry out intervention plans with patients and carers in order to maximise function,wellbeing and quality of life.

Main duties of the job

Key Responsibilities of the role include:

To carry out therapeutic interventions as instructedby a qualified therapist, ensuring all sessions are recordedTo conduct small group activities, as directed bythe TherapistsTo perform clerical and housekeeping tasks thatsupport the efficient running of the Therapeutic Activity Groups To work under the supervision of qualified therapystaff to undertake a variety of clinical and non-clinical tasks within theinpatient ward, outpatient setting and community To recognise role limitations and refer on to otherprofessionals as appropriate

About us

ellenor is a hospice charity in Gravesend providing palliativeand end-of-life care within the local community. At ellenor, we valueinclusivity and focus on providing high-quality services with compassion andcare.

We offerprofessional development opportunities and a comprehensive benefits package,including a pension scheme (with the option for NHS Pension Scheme members totransfer their pension), an employee assistance program, discount schemes, agenerous annual leave allowance, and much more.

Job responsibilities

Essential requirements of the role include:

Understanding of the impact of illness and disability on an individual

Ability to work without direct supervision and use own initiative

Good verbal and written communication

Non-judgmental approach to be able to work with people from a variety ofbackgrounds

Have empathy and understanding of issues encountered by people withpalliative care needs

Person Specification

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in healthcare.
• Experience working in healthcare in the community.
• Experience caring for patients in a community, inpatient setting or care home.
• Experience in caring for dying patients and nursing patients with a life limiting illness and in end of life care.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.