Job Summary
This role is to assist Physiotherapists and Occupational Therapists in providing a high standard of therapy services to in-patients at the SWLEOC and to undertake duties to support the smooth functioning of the therapy department and service.
You will work closely together and in collaboration with other agencies to provide a comprehensive and dovetailed service for patients with rehabilitation needs. Epsom and St Helier provides a range of rehabilitation services within Epsom and St. Helier Hospitals.
This post involves a 7 day service, 7.30 - 20.00 shift pattern, including rostered weekends and Bank Holidays.
Main duties of the job
* To provide specialist and skilled assistance in the delivery of Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy services for adults and older people.
* To plan, review and independently implement specialist rehabilitation and enablement programs for a variety of clients in varying settings i.e. Pre-op, In hospital and post-op, within a defined area of competence.
* To work closely with Multidisciplinary Teams and other professionals, particularly in relation to patient mobility and enablement, including assessment for and provision of appropriate equipment, and to assist in the development of good working relationships with statutory, voluntary and independent organisations.
* To contribute to the development of this role within the Trust and Acute Therapies, utilising highly developed skills and experience.
* To contribute to the provision of a 7 day service by participating in weekend rotas.
About us
St George's, Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals and Health Group cares for a population of four million people in South West London and North East Surrey. Our sites include St George's Hospital, one of 11 major trauma centres in the UK and the largest healthcare provider and major teaching hospital in the area; St Helier Hospital, home to the South West Thames Renal and Transplantation Unit and Queen Mary's Hospital for Children; and Epsom Hospital, home to the South West London Elective Orthopaedic Centre (SWLEOC).
After years of collaboration, our two Trusts became a hospitals group in 2021. While remaining as two separate Trusts, being a hospitals group will help us to collaborate more closely on research, and the development, education, and training of our 17,000-strong workforce.
Date posted
13 February 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 4
Salary
£31,081 to £33,665 a year Pro-rata pa inc HCAS (Outer) London
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
343-6935876-FM-NP
Job locations
South West London Elective Orthopaedic Centre
Dorking Road
Epsom
KT18 7EG
Job Description
Responsibilities
Please see the attached supporting job description and person specification document which contains more information about the role and requirements. Please ensure your application refers to the job description and person specification.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
* Evidence of experience as a Therapy Technical Instructor
* Evidence of assessing for and providing equipment
* Evidence of working with community services
Desirable
* Evidence of working in elective orthopaedics and/or trauma
* Evidence of experience with equipment ordering and management
Education
Essential
* Achieved the Care Certificate Qualification
* 5 GCSEs or equivalent
Desirable
* Achieved education to NVQ Level 3
Communication
Essential
* Evidence of strong written and verbal communication skills
* Evidence of discharging patients independently
Desirable
* Evidence of proficiency in electronic health records and documentation (e.g., Bluespier, Word, Excel, etc.)
Personal Characteristics
Essential
* Demonstrates experience of working within a multiprofessional team
* Demonstrates ability to prioritise workload effectively
* Evidence of reflective practice in recognising own limitations
* Willingness to work flexibly to cover a 7 day service
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 details
Employer name
Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust
Address
South West London Elective Orthopaedic Centre
Dorking Road
Epsom
KT18 7EG
Employer's website
https://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/work-for-us #J-18808-Ljbffr