Job summary The Acute Medicine Therapy Team at the Royal Derby Hospital are looking for an enthusiastic and dynamic individual to work within the team. You will work closely with Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists and other Support Workers, providing treatment to a variety of patients across the Respiratory and High Dependency Unit, Cardiology, Endocrine and Diabetes, and Gastro/Hepatology. You will be working under the supervision of qualified Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy staff to undertake a variety of tasks assisting in the treatment of patients which includes activities of daily living, functional, mobility and respiratory problems. There will be a number of non-clinical duties such as clerical or housekeeping tasks, which aids the efficient running of the department. We are asking for an excellent communicator, team player and to have a basic working knowledge of IT packages. Recent experience in a hospital or community setting and moving and handling patients is essential. If you are a motivated, organised individual with a desire and passion for patient's recovery and rehab then we would love to hear from you. Main duties of the job To work under the supervision and direction of the qualified staff in the performance of specific tasks for an individual or group of patients, as part of their treatment and rehabilitation programmes. Such tasks may include; assisting the patients with functional activities of daily living, including dressing/undressing, domestic activities, supervising exercises, preparing patients for treatment, assisting patients to increase their independence by using daily living aids. To be able to recognise the need to refer back to the Physiotherapist / Occupational Therapist, identifying contra-indications to treatment and signs of deterioration and communicate with the Therapists accordingly. To be able to communicate effectively with patients to gain informed consent to treatment. Assess patient's understanding of treatment proposals and have the capacity to work within a legal framework with patients who lack capacity to consent to treatment. Must maintain accurate, comprehensive and up to date treatment notes in line with legal and departmental requirements for each patient. Closing date of applications: 27 February 2025 Interview date: 13 March 2025 About us As a trusted organisation at the heart of our communities, we recognise the important role we can play in supporting the public, patients, our own people and local partners in achieving the best of health for the local population and the communities in which they live by providing Exceptional Care Together Our fundamental Values of Compassion, Openness and Excellence underpin how we intend to work as a Trust and the associated behaviours are becoming embedded in all aspects of how we work. In return we will offer: Development opportunities, both professional and leadership development On-going support from recruitment to when you join our team and beyond. Staff benefits including employee assistance programme, discounted gym membership, onsite fitness classes, car schemes Key Facts: We see on average 4810 OP appointments a day. We are the 4 th busiest Trauma & Orthopaedic outpatients department in England - an average of 2077 per week. An average of 1115 patients are seen in A&Es across our network every day - 3rd largest in the country. Our hospitals admit an average of 195 emergency patients daily. Last year we undertook almost 33,700 planned surgical operations in our 57 operating theatres. We are one of only 7 Trusts nationally with more than 50 operating theatres. We carry out more than 140 elective procedures each working day. UHDB is a research active University Hospital with a large and varied portfolio of clinical trials and research opportunities for all staff. Date posted 13 February 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 3 Salary £24,071 to £25,674 a year pro rata pa Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 320-CDCS-3497 Job locations Royal Derby Hospital Uttoxeter Road Derby DE22 3NE Job description Job responsibilities Please see attached Job description and Person Specification. To apply please click APPLY FOR THIS JOB this link will take you to the TRAC Recruitment Site. You will need to register if you do not already have an account. Following the recent update on UK immigration policy for those on a Health and Care Visa or Skilled Worker Visa, please click on the link to check your eligibility before applying for this post as we may be unable to provide sponsorship Impacts of the changes to the UK immigration policy | NHS Employers Job description Job responsibilities Please see attached Job description and Person Specification. To apply please click APPLY FOR THIS JOB this link will take you to the TRAC Recruitment Site. You will need to register if you do not already have an account. Following the recent update on UK immigration policy for those on a Health and Care Visa or Skilled Worker Visa, please click on the link to check your eligibility before applying for this post as we may be unable to provide sponsorship Impacts of the changes to the UK immigration policy | NHS Employers Person Specification Experience Essential Recent experience working with patients in community or care setting Recent experience moving and handling patients Desirable NVQ/qualification in healthcare topic Previous experience working as a therapy assistant at band 2 level Skills Essential English and maths at GCSE level or equivalent Ability to be flexible and adaptable Ability to work in a team Knowledge of OT and PT roles Communication Essential Ability to communicate well with people, Evidence of good written communication Behaviour Essential Ability to maintain calm and confident approach Awareness of patient confidentiality Person Specification Experience Essential Recent experience working with patients in community or care setting Recent experience moving and handling patients Desirable NVQ/qualification in healthcare topic Previous experience working as a therapy assistant at band 2 level Skills Essential English and maths at GCSE level or equivalent Ability to be flexible and adaptable Ability to work in a team Knowledge of OT and PT roles Communication Essential Ability to communicate well with people, Evidence of good written communication Behaviour Essential Ability to maintain calm and confident approach Awareness of patient confidentiality 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 details Employer name University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust Address Royal Derby Hospital Uttoxeter Road Derby DE22 3NE Employer's website https://www.uhdb.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)