Main area Acute Medicine Grade Band 3 Contract Permanent Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Monday to Friday 8:30am - 4:30pm) Job ref 320-CDCS-3497
Employer University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site Royal Derby Hospital Town Derby Salary £24,071 - £25,674 pro rata pa Salary period Yearly Closing 27/02/2025 23:59 Interview date 13/03/2025
Generic Therapy Assistant
Band 3
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.
With over 13,000 members of staff you can expect huge variety and new opportunities every day! Our staff go above and beyond and take pride in caring for our patients.
University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust is fully committed to promoting inclusion, equality, diversity and human rights in employment and delivery of its services. The Trust is committed to providing an environment where all employees, patients, carers and visitors experience equality of opportunity by means of understanding and appreciating the value of diversity.
As a Trust we promote an inclusive environment and welcome applications from a diverse pool of talent and backgrounds. All individuals are valued and given every opportunity to succeed based on merit.
Job overview
The Acute Medicine Therapy Team at the Royal Derby Hospital are looking for an enthusiastic and dynamic individual to work within the team. You will work closely with Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists and other Support Workers, providing treatment to a variety of patients across the Respiratory and High Dependency Unit, Cardiology, Endocrine and Diabetes, and Gastro/Hepatology.
You will be working under the supervision of qualified Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy staff to undertake a variety of tasks assisting in the treatment of patients which includes activities of daily living, functional, mobility and respiratory problems.
There will be a number of non-clinical duties such as clerical or housekeeping tasks, which aids the efficient running of the department.
We are asking for an excellent communicator, team player and to have a basic working knowledge of IT packages.
Recent experience in a hospital or community setting and moving and handling patients is essential.
If you are a motivated, organised individual with a desire and passion for patient’s recovery and rehab then we would love to hear from you.
Main duties of the job
To work under the supervision and direction of the qualified staff in the performance of specific tasks for an individual or group of patients, as part of their treatment and rehabilitation programmes. Such tasks may include; assisting the patients with functional activities of daily living, including dressing/undressing, domestic activities, supervising exercises, preparing patients for treatment, assisting patients to increase their independence by using daily living aids.
To be able to recognise the need to refer back to the Physiotherapist / Occupational Therapist, identifying contra-indications to treatment and signs of deterioration and communicate with the Therapists accordingly.
To be able to communicate effectively with patients to gain informed consent to treatment. Assess patient’s understanding of treatment proposals and have the capacity to work within a legal framework with patients who lack capacity to consent to treatment.
Must maintain accurate, comprehensive and up to date treatment notes in line with legal and departmental requirements for each patient.
Working for our organisation
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.
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
Detailed job description and main 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.
Minimum Requirements
* Recent experience working with patients in community or care setting
* Recent experience moving and handling patients
* NVQ/qualification in healthcare topic
* Previous experience working as a therapy assistant at band 2 level
Skills
* English and maths at GCSE level or equivalent
* Ability to be flexible and adaptable
* Ability to work in a team
* Knowledge of OT and PT roles
Communication
* Ability to communicate well with people
* Evidence of good written communication
Behaviour
* Ability to maintain calm and confident approach
* Awareness of patient confidentiality
Our Trust aims to provide the highest quality care to patients within Derbyshire and South East Staffordshire and we want the very best people to work with us.
Closing date of applications: 27 February 2025
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