Senior Therapy Assistant

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Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For further details with regard to this vacancy opportunity, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification.

Should we receive a high volume of applications the advert may be closed earlier than stated.

Please note that, in line with UKVI regulations, this vacancy does not meet the eligibility criteria for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker Visa route. As a result, we are unable to issue a Certificate of Sponsorship for this position.

We remain committed to fair and equal recruitment practices and encourage applications from all suitably qualified candidates who have the right to work in the UK.

Person specification

QUALIFICATIONS

Essential criteria

• Qualification in relevant topic to foundation degree level / level 5 equivalent qualification

Desirable criteria

• Evidence of completion of relevant training e.g. food hygiene, moving and handling
• Valid driving licence, or means or travelling independently in the community

EXPERIENCE

Essential criteria

• Previous/current experience of a working in a UK-based therapy assistant / Occupational Therapy assistant / Physiotherapy assistant role with demonstrable evidence of completion of competencies
• Evidence of working within a multidisciplinary team

Desirable criteria

• Demonstrable knowledge of NHS discharge processes

SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE

Essential criteria

• Demonstrates a good basic understanding of the Senior Therapy Assistant role being applied for and able to articulate this in the application
• Good communication skills both with colleagues and service users
• Ability to work under pressure

Desirable criteria

• Knowledge of common medical and frailty conditions
• Basic computer and electronic record keeping skills

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Applicant requirements

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Documents to download

• New JD & PS B4 STA Medicine (PDF, 488.3KB)
• Additional Information (PDF, 308.1KB)
• Our Promise (PDF, 313.3KB)
• Remarkable People (PDF, 3.4MB)
• Our Promise (PDF, 331.6KB)
• AFC Remarkable People (PDF, 1.3MB)