Senior Therapy Assistant - Vascular and Amputee Service

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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.

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled Worker Visa sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. You can determine the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship for the post by assessing your circumstances against criteria specified on the gov.uk website.

Person specification

QUALIFICATIONS

Essential criteria

• NVQ Level 3 or equivalent qualification in a healthcare related subject

Desirable criteria

• Evidence of achievement of relevant work-based training modules i.e. moving and handling, dementia awareness, food hygiene

EXPERIENCE

Essential criteria

• Able to demonstrate recent achievement of Physiotherapy or Occupational Therapy (or both/generic) assistant competencies
• Evidence of recent Physiotherapy/Occupational Therapy assistant experience in the UK

Desirable criteria

• Previous NHS experience in a therapy role

Skills, knowledge and ability

Essential criteria

• Able to demonstrate basic knowledge of common vascular conditions and impact on function

Desirable criteria

• Valid driving licence, or means or travelling independently in the community

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

• JD and PS Band 4 Senior Therapy Assistant (PDF, 840.3KB)
• Our Promise (PDF, 331.6KB)