Person Specification

Education and qualifications

Essential

• Working within a variety of therapy or related services
• Experience working as part of a multidisciplinary team in healthcare settings
• To have a working knowledge of a wide range of palliative conditions
• To have knowledge of how these conditions will influence the rehabilitation of the patients

Desirable

• Trusted Assessor qualification
• Experience working in physiotherapy/Occupational Therapy health care settings
• To have knowledge of the role of occupational therapy and physiotherapy

Knowledge and experience

Essential

• Evidence of continued professional development within the field of therapy and specifically within the area of work, underpinned by tailored in-service training programmes to develop competency with the relevant patient group
• NVQ level III or Part I City and Guilds, or equivalent experience

Skills, abilities, and attributes

Essential

• Ability to devise simple rehabilitation programmes based on assessment findings
• To possess technical skills, including the recording of patient outcome measures on a spreadsheet and maintaining a patient database
• Ability to present information, written and oral, in a clear and logical manner
• Good communication and negotiating skills
• Ability to carry out moderate to intense physical effort throughout the working day
• Ability to work sensitively with emotional patients and carers
• Will be required to operate hoists and other equipment, e.g., standing frames, after tuition
• Valid driving licence and access to own vehicle

Desirable

• Computer skills, including Excel, and data analysis skills

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).