Therapy Support Worker • London Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust
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{"interviewQueryText":"What are some good interview questions in British English for the job description below?\n\n-------------------------------------------\n\nTherapy Support Worker with Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust in London, England, United Kingdom\n\n Job Summary We are looking for an enthusiastic and dedicated individual to support our therapy team in the stroke services at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust. Imperial College Hospital NHS Trust has a world-class reputation for teaching and research. We provide a wide range of general and specialist services and play a central role in the local community. Based in West London we are easy to reach through public transport and have immediate access to all that the capital has to offer. The trusts has five sites across London. The current vacancy is based on our acute and hyper acute stroke wards at Charing Cross Hospital, Hammersmith. The therapists, nurses and doctors work together with the medical and nursing team to assess, treat and support transfer of care from hospital to the community. The aim of the post is to provide support to the speech and language, occupational and physiotherapy team working within the acute stroke services. The role will include both clinical and administrative duties. You will be working directly with patients in 1:1 sessions as well as group settings to implement their prescribed therapy programmes, both with therapists and independently. Non clinical duties include; keeping notes, inputting data, making referrals and ordering equipment. You will develop your skills through a competency framework and be supported to do this by qualified staff. You will be supporting people in their early stages of rehabilitation, supporting the team and individuals to make changes in their health and well-being. The work is varied and requires initiative, innovation, self-motivation and to be able to motivate others. The post will suit someone with excellent communication and organization skills as well as an interest in caring for people and developing a career in the therapies or healthcare. Previous experience in the hospital setting, working with people with neurological problems and being part of a team would be beneficial. Main duties of the job The post holder will be part of an Integrated Occupational and Physiotherapy service, meeting the needs of a multi-cultural and diverse population. As a Therapy support worker OR Therapy Assistant OR Rehab Assistant, they will be responsible for providing high quality therapy management to patients within Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust. About us At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care. Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You'll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career. Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to Work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities. We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly, part time or job share. Please talk to us at interview. Date posted 07 November 2024 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 4 Salary £31,944 to £34,937 a year pa inclusive Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 290-MIC-1438 Job locations Charing Cross Hospital London W6 8RF Job Description Job responsibilities The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both overviews please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert. Responsibilities Job description Job responsibilities The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both overviews please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert. Person Specification Education/ Qualifications Essential General Education to A level or equivalent and/or NVQ level 3 Promoting Independence/Care/AHP support worker or equivalent Health Apprenticeship qualification/Vocational training qualification. Desirable Evidence of further education/study in health or social sciences / related subject Care certificate Experience Essential Previous significant experience as a therapy assistant or equivalent in a health care setting. Previous experience of effective multi-disciplinary team working. Demonstrate knowledge of health care delivery. Be able to recognise and be willing to seek advice and assistance from qualified staff as required. Able to work flexibly based on the needs of the service. Desirable Previous work in an acute hospital environment Experience of working in the National Health Service Skills/Knowledge/ Abilities Essential Good organisational skills. Able to work both independently following protocols and within a team. Basic IT skills Desirable Knowledge of communication aids / iPad apps to support therapy Person Specification Education/ Qualifications Essential General Education to A level or equivalent and/or NVQ level 3 Promoting Independence/Care/AHP support worker or equivalent Health Apprenticeship qualification/Vocational training qualification. Desirable Evidence of further education/study in health or social sciences / related subject Care certificate Experience Essential Previous significant experience as a therapy assistant or equivalent in a health care setting. Previous experience of effective multi-disciplinary team working. Demonstrate knowledge of health care delivery. Be able to recognise and be willing to seek advice and assistance from qualified staff as required. Able to work flexibly based on the needs of the service. <br"}