Senior Therapy Assistant

at  North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 3 Senior Therapy Assistant to join the Critical Care and Surgery Therapy team at Peterborough City Hospital.
The ideal candidate will have a strong team work ethic, a kind and caring nature and a willingness to learn and develop. You will need to be flexible and adaptable assisting with a range of patients throughout the acute hospital setting. You will be working as a part of a supportive multidisciplinary team and will assist in providing Occupational and Physiotherapy to people with a range of surgical and medical conditions in the inpatient setting.
You will need to demonstrate excellent communication and interpersonal skills. You must be motivated, organised and able to work as part of a team..
In return we will provide the necessary support and training to ensure your development within your role as well as the use of protected CPD time to progress skills and knowledge. We are keen to support and develop our staff through a clear career pathway and encourage promotional opportunities within the Trust
This post is 37.5 hours working Monday to Friday, some weekend working may be expected.
If you are looking for a new challenge, enjoy variety in your work and wish to be part of a dynamic, friendly team we would love to hear from you.

Please Note: To effectively assess relevant skills, interviews for this role will be conducted in person. If you have a disability and require accommodations, please get in touch so we can discuss and determine if a reasonable adjustment, such as a virtual interview, can be made.

• Previous applicants need not apply*
• To support patients, their families and carers to maximise their participation in the attainment of their rehabilitation goals by following treatment programmes developed and provided by the Allied Health Professionals (AHP) involved
• To work as a supervised member of the multidisciplinary team, maintaining good communication with the AHPs, and other members of the multi-disciplinary team e.g. doctors, nurses and social workers to try to achieve the Predicted Date of Discharge (PDD).

We are dedicated to fostering diversity and inclusivity within our workforce and warmly welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, with a particular emphasis on encouraging those from disabled, Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) communities, as well as candidates from our local area.
As part of our commitment to supporting our employees we offer a range of benefits including:
Generous annual leave entitlement starting at 27 days and increasing to 29 days after five years of service and 33 days after 10 years of service, in addition to the national Bank Holidays (pro-rata for part time staff);

MEMBERSHIP OF THE NHS PENSION SCHEME:

Flexible working opportunities;
Enhanced hourly rates for unsociable hours e.g. night shifts, weekends, bank holidays;
Opportunities for career development and training to help you progress in your role;
Wellbeing support and activities to promote a healthy work environment;
Access to our in-house physiotherapy service;
On-site canteens offering subsidised meals;
Subsidised staff parking (currently free);
Free Stagecoach Bus Travel to and from work within Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
We strive to create a supportive and inclusive workplace where employees feel valued and empowered to excel in their roles. Join us and become part of a team dedicated to making a positive difference in our community.
Please see attached detailed job description and person specification for more information regarding this role

• Previous applicants need not apply*
• To support patients, their families and carers to maximise their participation in the attainment of their rehabilitation goals by following treatment programmes developed and provided by the Allied Health Professionals (AHP) involved
• To work as a supervised member of the multidisciplinary team, maintaining good communication with the AHPs, and other members of the multi-disciplinary team e.g. doctors, nurses and social workers to try to achieve the Predicted Date of Discharge (PDD)