Integrated Therapy Assistant

Qualifications

Person Specification Qualifications Essential

• Evidence of recent appropriate study, development, and application in the work environment.
  

Desirable

• Working towards or completed NVQ Level III or Health & Social Care qualification
• Foundation Degree in Health & Social Care.
  

Experience Essential

• Previous or current employment in health / social care / vocational rehabilitation setting
  

Desirable

• Previous Occupational Therapy Assistant/ Physiotherapy Assistant/ Speech and Language/ Dietetic Assistant or Rehab Assistant or Healthcare Assistant experience
• Equipment Cross Prescriber
  

Skills Essential

• Ability to work independently within a supportive environment
• Ability to work under pressure
• Ability to undertake allocated interventions appropriate to level of competence
• Good communication skills (written & verbal)
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Understanding of professional conduct
• Health / safety & risk awareness
• Understanding of the importance of confidentiality
• Ability to use initiative
• Good prioritisation skills
  

Desirable

• Basic IT Skills
• Knowledge of health conditions related to Frailty and the care of the older person
• Awareness of the philosophy of rehabilitation
• Basic knowledge of human anatomy and physiology
• Audit and data collection/data analysis skills