An opportunity has arisen for an exciting new role within the Orthopaedic Therapy Team – a Band 2 Therapy Assistant (36 hours). The post will involve cross site working at both the Peterborough and Hinchingbrooke sites.The Orthopaedic team provides inpatient therapy services to trauma and elective orthopaedic patients at both Peterborough City and Hinchingbrooke Hospitals and is a very dynamic and supportive team.
If you are enthusiastic and motivated with a passion for caring, this exciting role could be for you. The ideal candidate will have a strong team work ethic and a willingness to learn and develop. As this is a new post to the team it will be an evolving role.
For further information, contact Christie Devon, Support Worker Educator on christie.devon@nhs.net.
Interviews for this role will be conducted in person to assess relevant skills effectively.
• To enable patients to maximise their participation in rehabilitation programmes developed by the registered staffor Therapy Assistant Practitioner (TAP)in conjunction with the patient, their families and carers.
• To undertake specific prescribed activities and interventions with an identified caseload of patients.
• To work as a supervised member of the multidisciplinary team, maintaining good communication with the registered therapists, TAPs and other members of the multi-disciplinary team with the aim to support timely discharge.
• To support the team in ordering and delivering equipment.
• To work alongside the equipment team as required with the focus on supporting orthopaedic patients.
• To support the registered therapists and TAPs in arranging access/home visits and support on the visit as required.
• To complete administrative duties.
We are committed to promoting diversity and inclusion in our workforce and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, with a special focus on welcoming individuals from disabled, Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic (BAME) communities, as well as those from our local area.
In line with our dedication to employee support, we offer a variety of benefits. For more information, please see the attached staff benefits leaflet.
We strive to create a supportive and inclusive workplace where employees feel valued and empowered to excel in their roles. Join us and become part of a team dedicated to making a positive difference in our community.
Please see attached the person specification and job description for more details regarding this role.
This advert closes on Monday 17 Mar 2025