University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust
The Therapy Team at Samuel Johnson Community Hospital is looking for an enthusiastic and dynamic Therapy Assistant to work within their team.
The post will be within the Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy Team providing assessment and treatment to the range of patients receiving rehabilitation on the rehabilitation and discharge to assess wards. This has the aim of maximising independence and physical function in adult patients following their acute admission.
Main duties of the job
The team is looking for a motivated, organised Therapy Assistant to support patient care in an in-patient environment. They must show the ability to be flexible within their working day and show initiative with their caseload, being mindful of the wider teams needs and workload. Proven team skills are essential for this role as is the ability to work independently. A desire to help people in their recovery and motivate them to reach their potential is a key part of this role also. Basic IT skills are desirable for administration duties.
Recent experience of working in an inpatient care setting and the moving and handling of adults is essential. Good interpersonal and communication skills are required along with the ability to motivate and encourage patients with physical needs.
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
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.
Person Specification
Education
Experience
* Evidence of working in a care setting
* Evidence of utilising MH equipment
* Inpatient Acute ward care experience
* Physiotherapy experience
Communication
* Well written application with good reasoning for wanting position
* Evidence of overcoming barriers to communication
Team Working
* Evidence of good Team Working
* Evidence of MDT working and communication
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 name
University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust
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