Therapy Assistant - Frailty

NHS; Nuneaton; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Nuneaton is seeking a passionate Band 3 Therapy Assistant to join their Frailty Service. The ideal candidate will support the delivery of high-quality patient care, working closely with Occupational Therapists and Physiotherapists. Applicants should have previous healthcare experience, relevant qualifications (GCSEs and NVQ level 2/3), and excellent interpersonal skills. This role offers substantial development opportunities and flexible working arrangements, making it an ideal position for dedicated individuals looking to make a difference in patient care.

Benefits

On-site nursery

27 days minimum annual leave plus bank holidays

Cycle to work scheme

Flexible working

Subsidised restaurant

Generous subsidised on-site parking

Qualifications

• Previous experience working in healthcare/NHS.
• Keyboard skills with ability.
• Previous experience working as Therapy Assistant within the acute setting.

Responsibilities

• Participate in the service development within frailty.
• Deliver care across front door frailty and a dedicated acute frailty unit.
• Work alongside Occupational Therapists and Physiotherapists.

Skills

Ability to work within a team

Good interpersonal skills

Well organized

Good time management

Ability to cope with aggression / distress

Able to move equipment

Able to maintain confidentiality

Able to recognize when to ask for help

Able to manage own time

Able to work independently and as part of a team

Driving licence and access to vehicle

Education

English and Maths to GCSE level 'C' or equivalent

NVQ level 2/3 or equivalent practical experience/competencies

Job description

This post may close early due to high numbers of applicationsso you are advised to apply promptly.

All correspondence for this vacancy will be sent by email; please check your account regularly including your Junk and SPAM areas.

A great and friendly place to work, so bring your passion, commitment and expertise and enjoy the opportunities to make a difference every day.

Main duties of the job

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 3 Therapy Assistant to join the expanding Frailty Service at George Eliot Hospital. Applications are welcome from Band 2/3 Therapy Assistants or healthcare practitioners with an interest in Frailty and Therapy.

About us

Here at George Eliot our vision to 'excel at patient care' takes centre stage. An ever evolving clinically-led acute service provider we are on a journey to continually provide high quality, safe and responsive services delivered by inspiring, friendly and compassionate staff who share our corporate values which underpin everything we do. Our values are not just words on a piece of paper, they bond us together, reflect our ambition and shape who we are:

Effective Open Communication

excellence and safety in everything we do

Challenge but support

Expect respect and dignity

Local health that inspires confidence

Benefits: On-site nursery, 27 days minimum annual leave plus bank holidays, cycle to work scheme, flexible working, extensive in-house course learning directory, buying and selling of annual leave, subsidised restaurant, tranquillity garden and generous subsidised on-site parking.

Job responsibilities

• George Eliot has an excellent people development service with extensive CPD opportunities both trust led and provided by external providers with participation supported and encouraged by the Therapy leadership team.
• In joining this team you will have the opportunity to be a part of the service development within frailty and be part of the Therapy Team delivering care across front door frailty and a dedicated acute frailty unit
• The successful candidate will join a Team of Occupational Therapists and Physiotherapists, who work alongside a wider MDT including Consultants, Physician Associates and Advanced Clinical Practitioners.
• The postholder may be required to work across 7 days, to meet the needs of the service.

For a full comprehensive list of main responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to job description and personal specification attached.

Person Specification

Experience

• Previous experience working in healthcare/NHS
• Keyboard skills with ability
• Previous experience working as Therapy Assistant within the acute setting

Qualifications

• English and Maths to GCSE level 'C' or equivalent
• NVQ level 2/3 or equivalent practical experience/competencies

Skills

• Ability to work within a team
• Good interpersonal skills
• Well organized
• Good time management
• Ability to cope with aggression / distress
• Good interpersonal skills
• Able to move equipment
• Able to maintain confidentiality of information at all times
• Able to recognise when to ask for help
• Able to manage own time
• Able to work independently and as part of a team
• Driving licence and access to vehicle

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.