Job Description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated and enthusiastic generic therapy assistant to join the Community Rehab Team at Airedale General Hospital.



The post holder will be responsible for activities delegated to them and will work without direct supervision but will have immediate access to a clinician for advice and direction as required. Generic therapy assistants in the community rehab team work in peoples homes, care and nursing homes in the Airedale, Wharfedale and Craven localities.

The post holder will:

Manage a caseload delegated by clinicians



Independently undertake basic assessments and interventions relevant to delegated caseload



Contribute to the evaluation of programmes and patient's progression making minor alterations in consultation with the therapists.



Support therapists with complex cases as required



Work with colleagues to ensure the effective functioning of the team



Work in partnership with patients, carers, the multi disciplinary team and wider statutory, private and voluntary sector services.



Participate in activities to improve the Community Rehab service.



Provide support to other team members and students



Work flexibly according to patient and service needs



In pursuing these duties the post holder will ensure compliance with the NHS Constitution and the Trust's Right Care strategy.



We are always looking for enterprising and innovative approaches to the way we provide our services. We are a national centre for telemedicine and introduced telehealth to the UK offender healthcare sector and also provide the service to patients in their care homes. Community matters to us and we are supported by 400 dedicated volunteers and have strong links with Bradford University, Craven College and Leeds City College to ensure we inspire the workforce of the future.



We want to attract staff who embrace our 'Right Care' behaviours of compassion, a commitment to quality of care and working together for patients - we want to make these part of our DNA.



For further information and full details of the job role please see the attached job description and person specification.



This position is not currently eligible for a certificate of sponsorship in line with Home Office guidance as it does not appear on the skilled worker visa occupation list.



If you currently hold a different type of visa allowing you to work in the UK we would welcome an application from you. If your visa expires or there is a change in status during your employment, the Trust will be required to review your employment which may result in the termination of your employment to comply with the relevant immigration legislation.