The Orthopaedic Therapy Team is looking for a dynamic and forward thinking Rehabilitation Assistant to join our integrated team of Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists and Rehabilitation Assistants.
Our team treat Orthopaedic patients of all ages, who have undergone elective surgery or experienced traumatic injuries to support patients in their recovery.
You will work closely with the therapists to deliver treatment plans in the ward environment and will be involved with assessment of patients at the pre operative stage in the outpatient clinic.
You will need excellent communication skills and must be willing to work as part of a forward thinking and dynamic team.
Appropriate training will be given in order to achieve a set of competencies which are essential for this role.
The post holder will work in a multidisciplinary team to assist the qualified Occupational Therapists and Physiotherapists with the treatment of orthopaedic patients.The post holder will also assist with day-to-day organisational tasks to help the smooth running of the whole team.
“Our STAR values – Service, Teamwork, Ambition and Respect – are a golden thread running through everything we do. These values serve as a guiding principle, driving us towards our vision of delivering great joined up services to our local community. Whether at home, in the community, or within the hospital, our goal is to empower individuals to lead independent and healthier lives.”
• To work with all orthopaedic patients, of any age, under the care of GWH. Locations include PAC, wards and community.
• To assess patients with routine and non-complex conditions independently according to agreed guidelines and documentation.
• To follow identified guidelines and treatment programmes and implement these in collaboration with the occupational therapist or physiotherapist if required.
• To be responsible for progressing treatment following regimes or guidelines.
• To participate in the orthopaedic weekend working scheme.
Please see attached Job Description for further details.
This advert closes on Friday 29 Nov 2024
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