We are looking for an enthusiastic and highly motivated Band 3 Therapy Support Worker to join our acute therapy team within Trauma and Orthopaedics. This post will be largely focused on working with our elective orthopaedic surgery patients but may incorporate work on our trauma wards.
The successful candidate will work across our inpatient Orthopaedics wards completing assessments of patients' function to determine discharge planning with guidance from qualified Therapists. You would be joining the team during an exciting time where we are moving towards same day discharge of arthroplasty patients, which is in line with the latest Getting it Right First Time (GIRFT) guidelines. The role forms part of a team of generic support workers who currently work between the Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy teams. The candidate must have experience of working either within or alongside physiotherapy and/or occupational therapy, and experience working within an acute NHS therapy team is desirable.
We are delighted to be able to offer patients the opportunity of assessment by the Therapy Team for discharge over the weekend and Bank Holidays, and the post holders would be expected to participate in the 7-day working rota. This will involve working a full day at a weekend as part of the departmental rota.
The role involves working with patients in a ward setting under supervision and guidance from qualified Physiotherapists and Occupational Therapy staff. It includes work with patients who have been admitted secondary to a traumatic event and those who have chosen to have elective orthopaedic surgery.
This role may include cross-site working between PRH and RSH in light of the Hospital Transformation Programme. We are a friendly, forward-thinking team working in a fast-paced, rewarding environment. High-quality patient care is at the forefront of our decision-making, and we are enthusiastic about welcoming new ideas and staff development.
The Therapy department is working towards being at the forefront of innovation by undertaking development and service evaluation.
For further details or informal visits, please contact:
1. Name: Luke Fox
2. Job title: Therapy Team Manager Trauma and Orthopaedics
3. Email address: luke.fox1@nhs.net
4. Telephone number: 07729080396
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