Therapy Senior Support Worker
Job Description
Job summary
A vacancy has arisen for a Band 3 Therapy Senior Support Worker to join our small and and passionate Pelvic Health Physiotherapy Team.
The Therapy Senior Support Worker role supports registered Physiotherapy staff by carrying out rehabilitation anti natal classes alongside and under the direction of the physiotherapists. Basic mobility assessments on the inpatient wards for post surgery. The role also includes basic administration duties including equipment ordering and receiving referrals.
The post is cross site and will involve working predominantly at Leicester General Hospital, but occasionally you may be required to work at Leicester Royal Infirmary.
Main duties of the job
Patient related tasks are selected and delegated by the Physiotherapist and include mobility and exercise activities, assisting with specific patient treatments and dealing with equipment.
Making telephone calls and speaking with patients may also be involved.
Duties also include administration tasks such as emailing referrals and ordering equipment.
Applicants must have experience of working within healthcare.
Applicants must have proven communication skills, and demonstrate an ability to work as part of a team. They must also be able to work independently with guidance.
We are looking for enthusiastic, compassionate people who are passionate about motivating others during rehabilitation.
About us
Our new strategy, developed with the support and feedback of colleagues, patients, and partners, is our compass for the next seven years (2023-2030).
We have four primary goals:
- high-quality care for all,
- being a great place to work,
- partnerships for impact, and
- research and education excellence
And we will embed health equality in all we do - taking active steps to reduce the avoidable differences in healthcare that some people face, working in partnership with communities.
Our strategy is underpinned by new values and we will work to ensure they are an everyday reality for all:
- we are compassionate,
- we are proud,
- we are inclusive, and
- we are one team
This is an exciting moment as we look to the future with clarity on what we already do well and where we need to focus our energies to make an even bigger difference for the people we serve.
About the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust:
http://www.leicestershospitals.nhs.uk/aboutus/work-for-us/current-vacancies/
Job responsibilities
Assisting the qualified physiotherapist in anti natal classes and urogynae classes.
Completing mobility assessments with the multi disciplinary team on the post surgical ward
Person Specification
Training and qualifications
Essential
- Maths Level 2
- English functional skills level 2
Desirable
- National Care Certificate
Commitment to trust values
Essential
- demonstrate a trust value
Experience in health care
Essential
- Previous experience in health 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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Employer details
Employer name
University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust
Address
Leicester General Hospital
Gwendolen Road
Leicester
LE5 4PW
Employer's website
https://www.jobsatleicestershospitals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
