Swydd wag: Senior Therapy Assistant, Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, Dorchester

Crynodeb o'r swydd

Prif leoliad

Senior Therapy Assistant

Gradd

NHS AfC: Band 4

Contract

Parhaol

Oriau

Llawnamser
Rhan-amser
Rhannu swydd

will include weekend working

Cyfeirnod y swydd

405-24-AH214THE

Cyflogwr: Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Math o gyflogwr: NHS
Gwefan: Dorset County Hospital
Tref: Dorchester
Cyflog: £25,147 - £27,596 Dependant on Experience
Cyfnod cyflog: Yn flynyddol
Yn cau: 20/05/2024 23:59
Dyddiad y cyfweliad: 05/06/2024

Senior Therapy Assistant

NHS AfC: Band 4

Outstanding Care, Outstanding Careers

For more information on our wonderful Trust search Join DCHFT and for more information on the benefits of working at DCHFT search DCHFT Staff Benefits

For help with completing an application search DCHFT Our Recruitment Process

Swydd ddisgrifiad a phrif gyfrifoldebau manwl

Our DCHFT Job Description and Person Specification (attached) tells you all about this role, what to expect and what is needed to succeed. When completing your application please make sure to tell us how your experience and skills fit the person specification.

Please contact us at [email protected] if you are unable to view or download the attachment.

For all our roles, we are looking for staff who hold our Trust Values of Integrity, Respect Teamwork and Excellence, and who are passionate about providing the best patient care. To read more about our Trust and our Values search Dorset County Hospital online.

Manyleb y person

EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING

Meini prawf hanfodol

BTEC/HND/NVQ Level 3 or equivalent experience in relevant subject
Foundation degree (or willing to work towards foundation degree within first 2 years in post)

Meini prawf dymunol

CSP/ RCOT associate member
Relevant Healthcare courses

KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE

Meini prawf hanfodol

Able to demonstrate an intermediate level knowledge of conditions, clinical pathways and therapeutic interventions
Awareness of clinical governance and its implication for Therapy
Significant experience in health or social care setting
Experience and ability to work collaboratively within MDT
Experience in delivering and developing therapy plans

Meini prawf dymunol

Awareness and understanding of NHS structure
Knowledge of local service
Previous experience of working within a therapy rehabilitation area, therapy assistant or equivalent
Experience of an NHS environment

SKILLS & ABILITIES

Meini prawf hanfodol

Willingness and ability to undertake competency based skills programme
The ability to identify and act upon potential clinical risks
Able to communicate complex information to patients, carers, other health professionals and team
Positive interpersonal skills
Ability to work effectively in a team environment
Good time management skills with ability to organise and prioritise
Proactive approach to learning, demonstrated in a CPD portfolio
Able to provide a good standard of clear, concise, written and verbal reports in English
IT skills, including using hospital databases, word processing and email
Ability to manage own stress and work in a stressful and unpredictable environment
To show empathy and fairness to give support to others
Ability to work autonomously

Meini prawf dymunol

IT skills – ability to create and/or format data and/or spreadsheets using computerised systems
Demonstrate good motivational skills

OTHER

Meini prawf hanfodol

Self-motivated
Be able to demonstrate flexibility and reliability
Able to use own initiative
Work in a flexible manner and adapt to changing environments
Physically fit and able to comply with trusts moving and handling guidelines, therapeutic handling
Professional Manner and Appearance
Available for weekend duties and altered working patterns where clinically appropriate
Car driver

Our Mission

Outstanding care for people in ways which matter to them.

Our Vision

Dorset County Hospital, working with our health and social care partners, will be at the heart of improving the well-being of our communities.

Our Values

Integrity, Respect, Teamwork, Excellence

We are a Trust that celebrates diversity and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We would welcome applications from people in all under-represented groups.

PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING IMPORTANT INFORMATION CAREFULLY BEFORE YOU SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION

Please read the job description and person specification carefully to ensure your application reflects the knowledge, skills and experience required.

The closing date/interview date is subject to amendment; this vacancy may therefore expire at short notice, so we recommend that you submit an application at your earliest convenience.

Shortlisted applicants will be contacted via email; therefore it is important that you check your personal email account regularly.

Unfortunately we are unable to respond to every application; if we do not contact you within 4 weeks of the closing date, please be advised that you not have been shortlisted on this occasion.

You can contact us on 01305 254655 to find out whether you have been shortlisted or if you would like feedback.

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.

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Gwneud cais ar-lein nawr

Rhagor o fanylion / cyswllt ar gyfer ymweliadau anffurfiol

Enw

Georgie Lee

Teitl y swydd

Interim Head of Therapy

Cyfeiriad ebost

[email protected]

Rhif ffôn

01305 254969

Gwybodaeth i gefnogi eich cais

Anna Williams, Senior Occupational Therapist.

[email protected]

Sam Page, Senior Physiotherapist.

[email protected]

Rhestr swyddi gyda Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust yn Proffesiynau perthynol i iechyd neu bob sector

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Biomedical Scientist Advanced Specialist

Biomedical Scientist Advanced Specialist

Job reference: 004054

Salary: £43,742 - £50,056 per annum (plus an additional 5% uplift)

Location: Oxford Centre

Contract Type: Permanent

Hours Per Week: 37.5

Job Summary

Our work in Cellular and Molecular Therapies (CMT) is central to the provision and improvement of hematopoietic stem cell transplantation. This work enables us to support approximately half of stem cell transplants carried out in England each year through a network of GMP grade laboratories. We also carry out translational research and development activities with academic and commercial partners to ensure we are at the forefront of improvements to transplantation and related fields. Our expertise in GMP, quality and regulatory matters ensures that we always maintain the highest standards in the first-class service we offer.

You will be working as part of a laboratory team, including clinical and biomedical scientists together with other health care professionals. You will be involved in the production of cell therapies and the role you perform will directly contribute to saving and improving patient’s lives.

You will have the opportunity to learn new skills particularly related to the production of new cell therapies which are being developed for testing in clinical trials.

There are many opportunities for career advancement in this exciting and fast developing area of clinical care. We will provide you with an extensive induction and training programme and ongoing development to support you in your role and achieving your career ambitions.

Main duties of the job

In this role you will lead in the development and maintenance of scientific and technical expertise within a modern well equipped cell therapy laboratory. You will also be involved in providing training and guidance to healthcare scientists in your area of expertise.

Your responsibilities will include:

· Analysing, interpreting, validating, and reporting the results of routine and complex / specialist investigations, working at the level of responsibility and conduct required of a registered Biomedical Scientist

· Analysing and performing complex/specialist testing and processing of cells and/or tissues for cryopreservation and therapeutic clinical use using complex/specialist scientific equipment such as flow cytometers and cell selection/depletion protocols and maintain equipment to the required standards.

· Receiving and communicating highly complex and specialist advice to/from internal and external clinicians, nurses and scientific staff on for example test results.

· Ensuring cells and/or tissue products meet all specifications necessary for patient safety and therapeutic use according to internal and external quality requirements and operating within the boundaries of good manufacturing and laboratory practice.

· Supervising and coordinating other staff, working late some weekday evenings and/or weekends as required.

You will be required to travel and spend time away from base, which will involve working irregular hours and overnight stays when required, with prior notice.

About You

Experience and Knowledge

· In depth knowledge of transfusion/transplantation science.

· High level of expertise in relevant transfusion specialism, ideally demonstrated by publications.

· Knowledge and evidence of application of the standards of Good Manufacturing Practice, HTA and MHRA regulations, JACIE guidelines and other relevant or statutory guidelines.

· Supervisory experience, including training and mentoring of colleagues.

· Experience of working in a stem cell, tissue services, Histocompatibility and Immunogenetics (H&I), Haematology, diagnostic or testing service environment.

· Experience of working with Information Technology such as Microsoft Office packages (Word, Excel and PowerPoint) and high level of proficiency in relevant specialised laboratory techniques/ environments.

· Demonstrable experience in research and development projects.

Qualifications and Training

· MSc in transfusion/transplantation or relevant science. OR IBMS Higher Specialist Diploma. OR PhD or Professional Doctorate in a relevant field. OR Alternative training and equivalent experience.

· Registration with Health and Care Professional Council (HCPC) as a Biomedical Scientist / Clinical Scientist, which must be maintained.

· Member of a professional body e.g., British Blood Transfusion Society (BBTS)/ British Society for Histocompatibility and Immunogenetics (BSHI).

· Demonstrates commitment to own continued professional development (CPD).

Please view the recruitment profile which is a summary of the detailed Job Description and Person Specification for the full personal attributes we require for the role. You will need to demonstrate these throughout the recruitment process.

About Us

At NHS Blood and Transplant, we’re incredibly proud of the many talented people who come together every day to make our organisation the very best it can be. We have clearly defined values that are centred around offering exceptional care to our donors and their families. We take care of each other too and we focus on building our expertise so we can change lives, provide quality support and offer fulfilling careers.

It’s an opportunity to contribute to a unique team as part of a service that saves lives 365 days a year. We offer brilliant benefits including 27 days of holiday (plus bank holidays), a comprehensive induction and training programme, and competitive pension scheme.

We are passionate about creating an inclusive workplace and aim to reflect the diverse communities we work with and positively encourage applications from all sectors of the community.

Three small words, one big difference - Caring, Expert and Quality.

Together we'll save and improve more lives than ever.

This vacancy will close at 23:59 on Sunday 19 May 2024.

Interviews are anticipated to be held around the end of May – subject to confirmation.

For informal enquiries please contact – Dr Gurman Kaur, Head of Cell Therapies (Oxford) at [email protected]

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Senior Therapy Assistant

NHS AfC: Band 4

Outstanding Care, Outstanding Careers

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Prif ddyletswyddau'r swydd

Gweithio i'n sefydliad

Swydd ddisgrifiad a phrif gyfrifoldebau manwl

Manyleb y person

EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING

Meini prawf hanfodol

Meini prawf dymunol

KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE

Meini prawf hanfodol

Meini prawf dymunol

SKILLS & ABILITIES

Meini prawf hanfodol

Meini prawf dymunol

OTHER

Meini prawf hanfodol

Our Mission

Our Vision

Our Values

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