Band 4 Therapy Support Worker | Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust
| Posting date: | 13 May 2024 |
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| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £29,460 - £31,909 per annum inclusive of HCAS |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 12 June 2024 |
| Location: | Barnet, EN5 3DJ |
| Company: | Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 6287421/391-RFL-6287421 |
Summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 4 Therapy Support Worker to join our inpatient Medical and Health Services For Elderly People (HSEP) Team working on the inpatient wards at Barnet Hospital.
We are looking for individuals who demonstrate an energetic, enthusiastic and flexible approach to their work, who have knowledge and practical experience of working in health care. The ability to work well with all members of the multi-disciplinary team is essential.
The clinical areas covered by the Medical HSEP team are fast paced, and the successful candidates should therefore be forward thinking and pro-active with excellent organisational skills. You will work autonomously as well as with Occupational Therapists and Physiotherapists in undertaking assessments to facilitate safe discharges and providing rehabilitation in the acute stages through to discharge planning and implementation. Excellent communication skills and the ability to make decisions under pressure are also required.
The successful applicant will be required to work 37.5 hours a week within a 7 day service. Flexible working arrangements may be considered if raised at interview..
If you believe you meet the criteria of the person specification and would like to join the Royal Free at this time, we would be interested in receiving your application.
This advert will close once sufficient numbers of suitable applications have been received, therefore it is advisable to apply promptly if you are interested in the post.
The successful applicant will be joining an experienced multidisciplinary therapy team of Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, Speech and Language Therapists, Dietitians and Therapy Support Workers, supported by a Clinical Lead Therapist and an Advanced Frailty Practitioner. We are a very friendly, welcoming and inclusive department where staff wellbeing is a high priority.
We are committed to supporting development of staff through training, supervision, joint sessions with therapists and appraisal.
Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.
This advert closes on Monday 27 May 2024