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Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
About
Milton Keynes University Hospital (MKUH) NHS Foundation Trust is a medium sized district hospital that provides a full range of acute hospital services and an increasing number of specialist services to the growing population of Milton Keynes and the surrounding areas. With around 550 beds and employing more than 4,000 staff, the hospital sees and treats approximately 400,000 patients each year comprising of both outpatient and emergency attendances.
All inpatient services and most outpatient services are provided on the main hospital site. The Trust is organised into four clinical divisions (medicine, surgery, women and children and core clinical) and a number of corporate directorates. The executive directors, and clinical service unit (CSU) leadership teams, are responsible for the day-to-day management and running of the hospital’s services, with ultimate management accountability resting with the Chief Executive.
Over the last 10 years, the Trust has invested significantly in its site and has developed a number of new services and pathways to improve outcomes for patients, as well as the experience they receive whilst in our care. A number of further developments are planned for the coming years as the health demands of the local population change.
In 2015, the Trust entered into a partnership with the University of Buckingham to establish the first independent Medical School in the country. The first medical students commenced pre-clinical training at the University in January 2015, and in April 2015 the Trust changed its name to Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust to reflect this status. As part of our partnership with the university, we opened our state-of-the-art medical school in 2017 which enables us to attract, train and retain the best clinical talent.
In partnership with the University, we are a Teaching Hospital, and we conduct research and teaching on site to improve the care of our patients.
The hospital is undergoing significant investment, and we are proud to be rated Good by the Care Quality Commission in their latest inspection which took place in June 2019.
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Apprentice Therapy assistant
Accepting applications until: 11-Dec-2024 23:59
Vacancy status: Open
Accepting applications until: 11-Dec-2024 23:59
Key details
Location
- Site
- Inpatient Physiotherapy (Dept)
- Town
- Milton Keynes
- Postcode
- MK6 5LD
- Major / Minor Region
- Buckinghamshire
Contract type & working pattern
- Contract
- Apprenticeship: 21 months
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week
Salary
- Salary
- £12,514 per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Grade
- (Apprenticeship)
Specialty
- Main area
- Physiotherapy
Job overview
Apprentice Therapy Assistant
Department Inpatient Therapies
Full time or part time (minimum 30 hours per week) available, all MKUH roles will be considered for flexible working.
The Therapy Department have exciting opportunities for Apprentice Therapy Assistants to join our Complex medical therapy team. If you get job satisfaction from caring for others in a holistic, person centered approach then this role will be extremely rewarding for the right candidate.
The aspiration of this development post is to support non-experienced individuals to gain a nationally recognised qualification and Specialty experience. The Level 3 Therapy Apprenticeship training programme will last 23 months during which time individuals will be expected to complete the Apprenticeship, and meet the required competencies of the role.
The Apprenticeship programme will be delivered by our external NHS approved training provider Dynamic Training. You will take part in interactive workshops and be assigned a tutor to support you throughout the programme. You will learn key knowledge on the course and embed that learning within the role with your colleagues and patients.
Interviews: w/c 6.1.25
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In line with Apprenticeship Funding rules, please only apply for this role if all of the below factors apply to you. If you are unsure of any of these, please email us on [email protected], highlighting the role you are applying for and what your query is.
- You are 16 years old or over,
- You have resided in the UK or EEA for at least the past 3 years,
- You can produce evidence of your Maths & English GCSE (or equivalent) qualifications,
- You will not be in full time education at the point of starting this role,
- You have not previously undertaken a Therapies-based level 3 or above qualification (eg BSc in Physiotherapy)..
Please bring your Maths and English certificates with you to interview, should you be invited.
For the first 12 months of the apprenticeship, you will be paid the national apprentice wage and then vs age from months 13 to 23.
Following successful completion of the training programme and the ‘on the job’ experience, the individual will transfer to a permanent Band 3, Therapy Assistant post. Completion of departmental competencies appropriate to a Band 3 Therapy Assistant role will be required, as well as no open performance or disciplinary processes.
Working for our organisation
MKUH staff scored highest for ‘I look forward to coming to work’ (NHS Staff Survey 2023).
We care We communicate We collaborate We contribute
You can expect a warm welcome at Milton Keynes University Hospital, our staff are friendly and welcoming. We listen to each other and work together to embed our Trusts values and behaviours. At MKUH we appreciate our staff and reward them with an outstanding benefits package including:
- Free on-site parking
- Free tea and coffee
- Great flexible working opportunities
- Discounted gym membership
- Lease car scheme
- Generous annual leave and pension scheme
- On site nursery (chargeable)
- Extensive staff health and well-being programme
Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, in partnership with the University of Buckingham, is a University Teaching Hospital; we conduct research and teaching on site to improve the care of our patients. The hospital is undergoing significant investment, and we are proud to be rated good by the CQC. Visit our website to catch up on our latest news.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Working as part of a team of dedicated and skilled clinicians you will support the Physiotherapists and Occupational Therapists to provide safe quality care to a range of patients on the wards. These patients are acutely unwell, often complex patients with a variety of medical and surgical conditions. You may also be involved in assisting with home visits or patients on other wards as required.
Are you enthusiastic about caring for people and able to demonstrate our Trust values then this development opportunity would be ideal for you? An ability to demonstrate a proactive flexible approach and enjoy working closely within a team.
If you are caring, compassionate and the drive to develop your future career in healthcare we would love to hear from you.
Please refer to the attached Job Description for further details.
We believe success lies in the diversity of our employees and are committed to promoting equality, encouraging diversity and embracing inclusion. We welcome applications from everyone interested in working for us.
MKUH is committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and as such we offer a range of flexible working practices.
We reserve the right to expire vacancies prior to the advertised closing date once a sufficient number of applications have been received.
MKUH uses identification scanning technology to confirm the authenticity of documents; all prospective employees of MKUH will have their original documents verified using this technology.
By applying for this role, you accept if successful, that information from your application will be transferred into the national NHS Electronic Staff Record (ESR) system. Your personal data may be transferred from the Trust to another NHS organisation where your employment transfers within the NHS. This is in accordance with the streamlining programme which aims at saving you time and improving efficiencies within the NHS when your employment transfers.
Upon commencing employment with the Trust, all employees (except Medical & Dental Staff on national terms and conditions) are subject to a probationary period lasting a period of six months with an option to extend for a further six months to a total of 12 months.
Applicant requirements
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Person specification
Qualifications and knowledge
Essential criteria
- Educated to GCSE ‘O’ level or equivalent with two passes at ‘C’ or above, in Mathematics and English (must have certificates)
- Computer literacy
Desirable criteria
- Computing qualification
Experience
Essential criteria
- Experience of working with the general public
Desirable criteria
- Previous experience of working in health care
Skills
Essential criteria
- Good time management skills
- Ability to multi-task
- Ability to be aware of clinical and non-clinical complications and risks
- Timely management of patient medical records
- Recognition of need for timely and accurate data
- Ability to organise and respond effectively to information
- Ability to take direction from others, follow instructions and act within guidelines
- Be able to present information in a clear and logical manner
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Good observation skills
- Ability to prioritise appropriately
- Good IT skills
Desirable criteria
- Understanding of audit and outcome measurement
Personal and people development
Essential criteria
- Be able to reflect and critically appraise own performance and acknowledge own needs and limitations
- Be able to deal with unpleasant working conditions especially vomit, blood and wound secretions
- Self-motivated and self-directed
- Team worker
- Ability to work under pressure
- Motivational
- Lateral thinker
Communication
Essential criteria
- Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to influence others
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
- Ability to keep accurate and legible patient notes
Desirable criteria
- To have experience working with patients with communication difficulties
Specific requirements
Essential criteria
- Able to perform the duties of the post with reasonable aids and adaptations
Desirable criteria
- To be a car driver with access to a car that can be used for work.
- To be able to work as part of the 7-day weekend rota system.
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Laura Sturgeon
- Job title
- Inpatient Therapy Service Lead
- Email address
- [email protected]
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