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Are you a passionate, proactive and creative experienced general therapy assistant looking for a new challenge?

Barking, Havering and Redbridge University Hospitals Trust are actively recruiting for a motivated and dynamic Band 4 General Therapy Assistant to join our Integrated Therapies Team for the Medical Specialties and Oncology wards at Queen’s Hospital in Romford, Essex.

As a Therapy Assistant in this team you will be required to communicate well and be confident to work within guidelines and protocols. You will be working under the guidance of physiotherapists and occupational therapists within the team, leading on patient cases. Often, you will also need to work independently and report back your findings. Experience of working in a healthcare setting is required, and the ability to thrive under pressure would be an advantage.Working in this incredible team you will have the opportunity to expand your clinical skills and knowledge.

We have moved in line with the Government agenda for the NHS providing a 7 day service. We are looking for a person who will enjoy the benefits of this working pattern.

If you have the skills outlined above and want a rewarding opportunity where you will be encouraged to influence and develop services whilst being valued and supported then apply today.

To provide skilled routine, and non-routine, clinical and technical support to the Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy team and clerical staff associated with the team.

To accept patients allocated by the Therapists, assess and treat according to protocols and guidelines. To monitor patient progression, and make alterations to intervention as required.

To work independently, with access to direct supervision as required. To maintain close communication with the team to facilitate patient care.

Under the leadership of our Chair, Jacqui Smith and Matthew Trainer, our Chief Executive we provide care for the residents of three diverse London boroughs. More than half of our 7,500 strong workforce are from black, Asian and minority ethnic groups and most live in Barking and Dagenham, Havering and Redbridge. We also provide healthcare services to people in south west Essex, and specialist neurosciences services to the whole of the county.

Our services include all the major specialties of large acute hospitals, operating from two main sites - King George Hospital in Goodmayes and Queen’s Hospital in Romford. We also provide outpatient services at Brentwood Community Hospital, Barking Hospital, Loxford Polyclinic and Harold Wood Polyclinic.

As we recover from Covid-19, we’re proud to be leading the way in reducing the time our patients wait to get the treatment they need. The pandemic provided the drive for our teams to innovate and change.

We know we have more work to do to improve waiting times for urgent and emergency care, and this will be one of the many benefits of our closer collaboration with Barts Health. Working with them and with all our partners across north east London, we will find a sustainable solution to enhance patient care.

We are particularly proud of our regional Neurosciences Centre; Radiotherapy Centre; Hyper Acute Stroke Unit; and dedicated breast care service at King George Hospital. We’re also pleased to be part of the NEL Cancer Alliance.

For further information on this role, please see the attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification.

The person specification listed below is not the full specification requirements for the role. Please ensure you review the full specification on the job description prior to submitting your application.

Applicants are advised to read all the information on the advert and the supporting information before completing and submitting an application. As you complete your application please ensure you clearly demonstrate how you meet the criteria in the person specification for this post by adequately completing the supporting information section of the application form.

All new staff appointed at the Trust are subject to a probationary period.

Applications should be made online, however, queries regarding the application process or assistance with completion of the form (for applicants with a disability) can be made to Rebecca Hills, Recruitment Advisor, on 01708 435000 ext. 5937. Further details regarding the post may be obtained by contacting the manager as per the contact details above.