Band 3 Neurological Therapy Assistant

Job description

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For further information about this role please see the Job Description and Personal Specification document attached.

Person specification

Qualifications / training

Essential criteria

• BTEC (Occupational Therapy Support Workers) or NVQ Level 3 in an OT/PT Care related

Skills/knowledge Range and level of skills Depth and extent of knowledge

Essential criteria

• Good written and verbal communication skills

Desirable criteria

• Demonstrate a knowledge of the basic aims and principles of Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy and the Therapy Assistant role
• Computer literate
• Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy skills and completion of associated competencies
• Knowledge of Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy equipment and able to assess and fit safely in the community

Experience

Essential criteria

• Experience as a Health Care Support Worker or Therapy Assistant in Care of the Elderly or Rehabilitation
• Show evidence of self development and rehabilitation skills with the above mentioned
• Demonstrate ability to work as part of the MDT

Personal Qualities

Essential criteria

• Ability to be flexible, adaptable and able to work on own initiative
• Able to empathise with and relate to patients, carers and staff
• Enthusiasm and recognition of the need for self development

Desirable criteria

• Advocacy skills

UK Home Office Visa Sponsorship requirements

In accordance with UK Home Office requirements, Band 2 clinical and non-clinical roles and Band 3 Non-Clinical roles are not eligible for sponsorship.

Please note that the majority of non-clinical roles (Agenda for Change Band 3 - 6) with the exception of those which appear on this list -