Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Experience working at a Band 3 level in a physical rehabilitation setting
• Experience working within a therapy setting, delivering care to adults in an acute and/or community NHS setting
• Knowledge and experience of working with common neurological conditions
• Knowledge of the ranges of equipment relevant to the clinical area

Desirable

• Knowledge of differing models of practice or approaches to treatment

Education & Professional Qualifications

Essential

• Relevant qualification e.g., C & G Health & Social Care NVQ 3 or equivalent

Desirable

• Training courses relevant to the role
• GCSE English and Maths or equivalent

Royal Free World Class Values

Essential

• Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values

Others

Essential

• Can demonstrate a good understanding of the role of a support worker in Therapy Services
• Can understand the need for and maintain confidentiality
• Can identify and act on health and safety issues in the workplace
• Ability to fulfil routine duties, both physically and mentally, including all aspects of moving and handling patients

Desirable

• Full UK driving license and use of a car for work

Skills and Aptitudes

Essential

• Ability to work autonomously and organise and prioritise own workload tasks appropriately
• Good observational skills
• Can document written and verbal information in a clear and logical manner
• Ability to communicate effectively and efficiently with patients, family, and colleagues
• Has practical computer skills, including data entry and use of Word and Excel
• Can work as a team member and lead a team, motivating oneself and others
• Good time management skills
• Had insight into the needs of patients with long-term neurological conditions, and their carers
• Reflect & critically evaluate own performance

Personal Qualities & attributes

Essential

• Proactive team member
• Able to build effective working relationships
• Willingness to undertake further training and develop clinical skills and competency relevant to the role
• Demonstrate a positive attitude to change
• Can apply the concepts of diversity and equality

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).