This role is for a Band 3 Physiotherapy senior support worker 0.8 WTE (30 hours per week) based at the Specialist Neuro Rehabilitation Unit (SNRU) at the Leicester General Hospital. This clinical area focuses on treating patients with highly complex neurological rehabilitation needs within a busy multi-disciplinary unit.
The role also includes weekend and bank holiday working across the SNRU and Specialist Brain injury Unit at the Leicester General Hospital with a rostered day back during the week.
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.
The post holder will need to be motivated, organised and able to work on their own initiative and as part of a team. They will need to have experience of working with a variety of different people.
You will be expected, when competent, to hold your own caseload of patients, prioritising, completing assessments and devising treatment plans for Physiotherapy interventions. You will work alongside qualified Physiotherapists to carry out this treatment and discharge plan.
Interviews will be undertaken face to face only.
The successful candidate needs to be able to work well alone and also as part of Team. They need to have good communication skills both verbally and non-verbally and have an understanding of Physiotherapists roles and or Occupational Therapists roles. They need to be comfortable performing personal care tasks for patients.
The successful candidate will participate in local training to achieve all pertinent support worker competencies within the first 6 months of employment into this role. We would expect the applicant to demonstrate understanding of Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy interventions.
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:
• high-quality care for all,
• being a great place to work,
• partnerships for impact, and
• 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:
• we are compassionate,
• we are proud,
• we are inclusive, and
• 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:
• To work within the multidisciplinary team to ensure high standards of patient care within the service under the direction and supervision of an appropriate RegisteredHealth Care Professional.
• To assist with basic administration duties.
• Responsible for safe use of equipment relevant to service.
• Ensure safe and effective use of equipment by service users, carers and family members, including fitting demonstration, and teaching of safe and appropriate use.
• Ensure equipment is safe.
• Keep complete, clear, accurate and timely records, utilising digital platforms as required.
• Communicate effectively through a variety of methods including the use of interpersonal, written and verbal and non-verbal skills.
• Report any incidents, accidents or complaints in a timely manner, taking appropriate action as necessary.
• Support the induction of new team members. Participate in training and support of less experienced support staff and students (including apprentices) in respect of tasks and responsibilities within scope of practice.
• Actively participate in learning opportunities to maintain knowledge and inform practice. Actively seek feedback.
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This advert closes on Monday 30 Dec 2024