An opportunity has arisen for a suitably qualified and experienced individual to take on this essential role within the REACT team (Rapid Emergency Assessment and Care Team) based in the Emergency Department and associated wards at Stoke Mandeville Hospital, Aylesbury.
The Therapy Clinical Support Worker is a core member of the multi-professional REACT team delivering the rapid assessment and discharge facilitation for patients. The post-holder provides support to the Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapist and Nursing staff who form this team. The post-holder will take responsibility for liaising with other community services and patients' relatives to obtain vital information to assist in holistic assessments and discharge planning.
The successful post-holder must be an excellent communicator and motivator; experience of working within a hospital setting is desirable. Proven organisational skills are crucial. An ability to work in close cooperation, liaison, and with the broader healthcare workforce is essential in a fast-paced setting. They will have proven ability as a team player.
An ability to take responsibility, be flexible, and have a sensitive and empathetic approach is needed. Participation in manual handling tasks is crucial, and the post-holder must be able to undertake the physical and manual handling requirements of the post.
Opportunities for training and development are available through training and appraisal.
Key Responsibilities:
1. To act as a technical resource to the Therapy department, in relation to the provision of mobility/discharge equipment.
2. To document, evaluate, and liaise with qualified Therapists and other REACT team members following interventions.
3. To be responsible for the completion and potential delegation of non-clinical tasks within the REACT therapy team and wider REACT team.
4. After suitable training, to assess and treat patients as appropriate with oversight from a Senior REACT Therapist or Nurse.
5. To work as part of the weekend Therapy Service or REACT weekend Service.
What does Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust offer you?
As part of our BHT family, you’ll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression. We offer flexible and agile working opportunities, alongside your NHS benefits of generous annual leave entitlement, pension, and access to NHS discount schemes. We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce.
Why work for us?
We’re committed to promoting inclusion and making sure all colleagues feel they belong. We encourage new colleagues from a diverse range of backgrounds to apply. As an employer, we aim to create a workplace where differences are valued, and colleagues treat one another with dignity and respect. Greater diversity within our BHT family improves positive outcomes for the people and communities we serve.
What do we stand for?
Our vision is to provide outstanding care, support healthy communities, and be a great place to work. Our mission is to provide personal and compassionate care every time. Our CARE values are collaborate, aspire, respect, and enable.
If you are an internal applicant there is the option for secondment; all applicants must have the endorsement/support of their line manager prior to application. If you have a disability that makes submitting this online application difficult and would like assistance, please contact us on bht.recruitment@nhs.net quoting the vacancy reference number.
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