Job overview

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We are excited to offer an opportunity for a Band 3 Specialised therapy assistant post within our Acute Wards Therapy Services.  

We are looking for applicants who are dedicated yet flexible in their approach and possess the aptitude to adapt quickly to new situations

We have a number of permanent positions available both full time (37.5 hours per week) and Part-time. For further details please get in touch. 

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will be expected to work as part of a multidisciplinary  therapy team assisting with the delivery of therapy 

The post holder will work under the direction of Occupational Therapists and Physiotherapists to implement the planned interventions either within the hospital or in the appropriate community setting; this may include simple environmental assessments and the prescription of simple equipment (as deemed within competence) or practice of specific therapeutic interventions /techniques.

The post holder will communicate effectively with community services to assist in the planning of safe and effective discharge. The post holder will assist therapists carry out administrative duties associated with the delivery of service

As this is a Trustwide post, the successful candidate may be required to work between the Stockton and Hartlepool localities, but will be initially based in University Hospital of North Tees.

Working for our organisation

At North Tees & Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust our main priority is, and always be, to provide safe and high quality care to our patients every day; the kind of care we would want for ourselves and our loved ones.

We want our organisation to be the best place to work with the right staff, in the right roles, at the right time, to ensure we deliver exceptional patient care and experience.

We will support staff through providing an inclusive and supportive workplace with health and well-being initiatives, staff benefits and opportunities for personal and professional development.  Staff recognition is very important to us; as well as performance reviews and appraisals, we recognise staff through Star and Team of the month, colleague recognition – a note of thanks, Managers Awards, Shining Stars and Service Awards.

We actively encourage staff involvement with staff networking events and staff survey 

“Together we are North Tees & Hartlepool”