Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust
Do you have a direct interest in patient rehabilitation? Can you work independently, as well as part of a team? Is patient contact important to you?
The Therapy department at Portsmouth Hospitals University Trust is a wide ranging and supportive team comprising of Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, Speech, and Language Therapists. We have a growing, highly skilled, and valued workforce of Therapy Support Workers.
Main duties of the job
We currently have a thrilling opening for Therapy Assistant Practitioners to join our teams working on inpatient wards across the hospital. You will work with colleagues across the hospital to support a diverse caseload of patients with assessment, treatment and planning of their care. You will also develop care plans for your patients to help them when they go home.
About us
Here at Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust, we are proud to provide expert, compassionate care for our local population. We are ranked as the third in the country for research, embedding education and training across the organisation. Our main hub is the Queen Alexandra Hospital, which is one of the largest hospitals on the south coast employing over 8,700 staff.
Job responsibilities
We are looking for enthusiastic and caring people who have a strong desire to learn, grow and improve to support our patients, the department, and the hospital. You will be supported by colleagues including other Therapy Support Workers and registered therapists and will also have the opportunity to help others, including students to gain insight into the department and its function. You will work closely with your colleagues across the Therapy department and have opportunities for future development in a variety of ways. We will develop you within your role and have the opportunity to undertake an apprenticeship programme to gain professional registration.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* Functional skills level 2 or school education to GCSE level or equivalent.
* Level 3 qualification: e.g. A levels, NVQ level 3, T level or equivalent in a health related subject.
* BSc (Hons) in Sports Therapy or Sports Science.
Experience
* Experience as Physio/OT Assistant / technician or working in related clinical field.
* Experience working as part of a team.
* Able to participate in manual handling of patients and equipment where necessary.
* Experience and evidence of working within a clinical area.
* Involvement in informal supervision and management of people.
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.
Employer name
Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust
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