Job summary
Integrated Discharge Team Therapy Assistant
Band 2 (with progression supported to band 3 on completion of internal competencies)
Monday to Friday 08:00 - 16:00 (30 min lunch)
We have an exciting for a suitable candidate to join our Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy Team working within the Emergency Department and Acute Medical wards.
The role will involve supporting gathering subjective information from patients and relatives about social history. Physically it will involve supporting assessments alongside qualified professionals and also delivering care independently as delegated. This may be delivering exercise programmes, issuing walking aids or other ADL aids, stair assessments, toilet/bed transfers etc
The role is integrated between our Therapy Teams
They will treat patients according to set treatment protocols, monitoring patient progress, making minor alterations to patient treatment programmes as required and reporting back to the Physiotherapist / Occupational Therapist regarding patient progress and any problems
All relevant training will be provided to understand how to assess a patient, how to prescribe exercises, how to issue equipment and how to document notes.
There will be opportunity for inpatient orthopaedic weekend work on a voluntary basis. However, the job description now includes a 7 day working note as the service may be consulted on to cover weekends as part of its remit.
Main duties of the job
We can offer you:
An excellent working environment in a newly built hospital
A supportive management structure
A positive and well-established appraisal and development system
Encouragement to develop clinical skills
Clinical leadership is through the established structure of Senior Physiotherapists and Hand Therapists
Candidates
Essential experience required:
You will have good written and spoken English and experience working with the general public.
You also should have some experience working with individuals with a disability. Previous experience working in the NHS would be helpful.
You will be able to demonstrate good communication skills and be able to prioritise your work.
Computer skills are essential - training in local systems will be provided.
Informal visits will be available to shortlisted candidates only.
Candidates must have a friendly and flexible approach
About us
We are committed to being an inclusive and diverse employer. We strive to employ people who reflect the communities we serve, and aim to create an inclusive culture where everyone can reach their full potential. Whatever your race, ethnicity, belief, generation, sexual orientation, gender or gender identity, disability or experience, you'll appreciate the opportunities we give you to work in an inclusive atmosphere. We welcome applications from people of diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experiences to build on the progress we've achieved to make our Trust diverse and the best place to work. We celebrate the diversity of thought, viewpoints and ideas that help us overcome challenges and embrace new possibilities. We have signed the Armed Forces Covenant Pledge and have a commitment to the Armed Forces Community.
If you are considering applying for a role, please be aware that as an NHS Employee you may have contact with vulnerable service users. We strongly encourage that all our staff are vaccinated against COVID-19 and are vaccinated annually against Flu, in order to protect the health and safety of our staff and patients. Your commitment will help us to put the safety and care of our patients first, as well as helping us to protect you and your colleagues.
Job description
Job responsibilities
General responsibilities
Clinical Responsibilities
Managerial responsibilities
Professional responsibilities
Education and development responsibilities
In addition to the responsibilities outlined above, please see the detailed job description and person specification for further information.
Person Specification
QUALIFICATIONS/TRAINING
Essential
1. Good spoken English.
2. Good written English.
Desirable
3. ECDL or equivalent level computer skills
PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE
Essential
4. Experience of working with people in some capacity.
5. Experience working with people with disabilities.
Desirable
6. Previous work experience in the NHS.
7. Previous work as Therapy Assistant.
SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE
Essential
8. Able to take responsibility for ones actions.
9. Good communication skills.
10. Ability to prioritise.
11. Organisational abilities.
12. Demonstrate initiative.
13. Able to work in a team.
Desirable
14. Knowledge of physiotherapy.
APTITUDES, PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS
Essential
15. Flexible.
16. Diplomacy.
17. Problem solving.
18. Personable.