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Teitl cyflogwr
Occupational Therapy Assistant
Band 3
Trosolwg o'r swydd
This is an ideal opportunity for someone with experience of working with patients in a health, social or customer care setting.
You will be an essential part of a large team of therapists based at Fairfield General Hospital. The role will involve working as part of the Stroke Occupational therapy team.
You will work within the occupational therapy team , however, you will also work as part of the wider MDT. You will be supported by a team which takes a proactive and innovative approach to continuous professional development, evidence based practice and service development.
Prif ddyletswyddau'r swydd
The successful applicant needs to be enthusiastic and motivated to support the inpatient stroke team with timely assessments, therapy and discharges and in doing so, be responsible for providing support work to aid the rehabilitation of patients. You will be dynamic in assisting with the treatment of patients ensuring appropriate pathways of care are followed, as well as demonstrating communication skills via liaison with other agencies as required.
Within this role you will work as part of the Stroke Occupational Therapy team based on the Fairfield General hospital site, as part of Bury Care Organisation, delivering a range of treatment programmes and will have the ability to manage a delegated caseload. This will include gaining experience on the sub-acute stroke rehabilitation wards, working as part of the wider multi-disciplinary team.
The service is currently working towards providing cover across 7 days.
Gweithio i'n sefydliad
The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) provides hospital and integrated health and social care services to over one million people living across Greater Manchester. Our 20,000 colleagues care for people in hospital and in the community, working across Bury, Rochdale, Oldham and Salford, to save and improve lives.
As a large NHS trust we are committed to enhancing the health of our local population by delivering consistently high standards of care and working closely with local authorities and key partners. We believe in our power and potential to make a difference and we’re always looking for people who demonstrate our three core values - care, appreciate and inspire – to join our team.
In return, we can offer you a job role with purpose and flexibility. The size and scale of the NCA means we can provide more challenge and opportunities so your career can always be moving in the right direction. By joining us you can also access a competitive benefits package, including, a fantastic annual leave allowance, flexible working opportunities and protected hours for health and wellbeing activities, helping you to achieve more personal downtime and a better work-life balance.
Swydd ddisgrifiad a phrif gyfrifoldebau manwl
To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: https://careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk/
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Qualifications
Meini prawf hanfodol
- NVQ Level 3 or equivalent as assessed by local competencies.
- Adequate literacy skills
Knowledge and Experience
Meini prawf hanfodol
- Ability to demonstrate a good understanding of the principles of occupational therapy.
- Previous experience as an Occupational Therapy Assistant or previous experience working in social care, nursing or customer care setting
- Experience of working within a team and independently with support.
- The ability to demonstrate a basic understanding of the role to which applied.
Skills and abilities
Meini prawf hanfodol
- Good written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to give effective feedback to and liaise with a wide range of individuals.
- Ability to present information in a clear and logical manner.
- Ability to plan own time and that of others.
- Ability to work in a team.
- Comprehend and work within Trust policies
Personal and professional
Meini prawf hanfodol
- Flexible and adaptable to meet the needs of the service.
Gofynion ymgeisio
Mae'r swydd hon yn ddarostyngedig i Orchymyn Deddf Adsefydlu Troseddwyr 1974 (Eithriadau) 1975 (Diwygio) (Cymru a Lloegr) 2020 a bydd angen cyflwyno Datgeliad i'r Gwasanaeth Datgelu a Gwahardd.
Dogfennau i'w lawrlwytho
Rhagor o fanylion / cyswllt ar gyfer ymweliadau anffurfiol
- Enw
- Gemma Lievesley
- Teitl y swydd
- Therapy Lead - Stroke
- Cyfeiriad ebost
- [email protected]
- Rhif ffôn
- 0161 778 3513
- Gwybodaeth i gefnogi eich cais
Gemma Lievesley
Kirsty Highwood
Rhestr swyddi gyda Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust yn Proffesiynau perthynol i iechyd neu bob sector