Therapy Senior Support Worker, within the Acute Neurology Ward (24)
Based at the Leicester Royal Infirmary (LRI).
37.5 hours per week.
The post-holder will work alongside both the Physiotherapists and Occupational Therapists in a busy acute ward for patients with neurological conditions. They will be expected, when competent, to hold their own caseload of patients, completing assessments, devising treatment plans, carrying out that treatment and discharging those patients from the Therapy service. They will be expected to work alongside and liaise with the registered Physiotherapist and Occupational Therapist.
This is a busy clinical area, treating complex patients with a wide range of clinical conditions. Some patients are acutely unwell having been stepped-down from the Critical Care Unit or repatriated from QMC Nottingham following Neuro-surgery. There will be patients that have been admitted for further treatment and rehabilitation of their ongoing neurological condition.
This post requires a high level of personal responsibility and therefore we are looking for a person with a mature outlook, good communication skills, organisational skills and an ability to use their initiative. You will need to have experience of working with a variety of different people. The ability to use computers is desirable in this post, as some administrative and clerical duties are involved.
You will need to have either experience working within a health care setting and ideally worked as a therapy assistant. You must have a clear understanding of the role of Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy.
You will receive comprehensive trust and service induction, regular supervision and annual appraisal and a training programme to support your development. They need to be comfortable performing personal care tasks for patients and comfortable working with patients who have complex physical and psychological challenges.
This role requires you to be educated to a level 3 qualification or equivalent knowledge and experience. If not already obtained, you have a willingness and ability to achieve and start this qualification within the first year. There is also an expectation that you will work towards gaining a Care Certificate within the first 3 months in post alongside your competencies.
Post holders will work their core hours Monday to Friday, they may also be required to work weekends and Bank Holidays on a roster system.
Our new strategy, developed with the support and feedback of colleagues, patients, and partners, is our compass for the next seven years (2023-2030).
We Have Four Primary Goals
1. high-quality care for all,
2. being a great place to work,
3. partnerships for impact, and
4. research and education excellence
And we will embed health equality in all we do - taking active steps to reduce the avoidable differences in healthcare that some people face, working in partnership with communities.
Our strategy is underpinned by new values and we will work to ensure they are an everyday reality for all:
1. we are compassionate,
2. we are proud,
3. we are inclusive, and
4. we are one team
This is an exciting moment as we look to the future with clarity on what we already do well and where we need to focus our energies to make an even bigger difference for the people we serve.
About The University Hospitals Of Leicester NHS Trust
Current Vacancies
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Rebecca Loomes Job title: Therapy Clinical Team Leader for Neurology Email address: Rebecca.Loomes@uhl-tr.nhs.uk
Rebecca Loomes - Therapy Clinical Team leader - 09729825445
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