Assistant Rehabilitation Practitioner - Orthopaedics *Internal Only*

Ogden Macmillan Centre.harrogate And District Nhs Foundation Trust; Harrogate; In loco; GBP 23.000 - 29.000; Part-time

Descrizione del lavoro

Ogden Macmillan Centre, Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an Orthopaedic Rehabilitation Assistant to work with the therapy team on orthopaedic wards and in patients’ homes. This role supports rehabilitation during inpatient and day surgery activity, helping patients regain function after surgery or injury.

The post involves working across three days per week, including one late shift, and contributes to early supported discharge and patient-centred programmes in a supportive

Competenze

• Formal qualification relevant to the post e.g. Level 3 NVQ/Diploma in Health and Social Care or equivalent.
• Car driver with access to a vehicle for home visits.

Mansioni

• Provide assistant support to Physiotherapists and Occupational Therapists on inpatient trauma and elective orthopaedic wards.
• Work in a clinic setting with groups of patients and independently provide rehabilitation in patients' own homes.
• Support Early Supported discharge from hospital through patient-centred rehabilitation activities.

Conoscenze

Car driving

Rehabilitation support

Formazione

Level 3 NVQ/Diploma in Health and Social Care or equivalent

Descrizione del lavoro

• Internal applicants only Working as part of the Orthopaedic Therapy Team providing assistant support to Physiotherapists and Occupational Therapists working on inpatient trauma and elective orthopaedic wards. Working in a clinic setting with groups of patients. Working independently to provide rehabilitation in patients' own homes to allow early supported discharge from hospital., Essential Requirements: Formal qualification relevant to the post e.g. level 3 NVQ/Diploma in Health and Social Care or equivalent. Car driver with access to a vehicle for home visits. Orthopaedic Rehabilitation Practitioners are invaluable members of the multi-disciplinary team and work alongside Physiotherapists and Occupational Therapists. The post-holder will have a dynamic clinical role on the Orthopaedic wards and Day Surgery Unit supporting the therapy team with the rehabilitation of patients after surgery or injury. The post holder will work independently both in the hospital and support Early Supported discharge in the community to provide patient-centred programmes of rehabilitation activities. The work will be in a variety of environments, e.g. pre-surgery groups, ward based or patient's home. The post holder is required to work the hours across 3 days each week. This will include one late shift each week. At Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust we provide 'outstanding' care to both our patients and our staff. We support staff through benefits, health and wellbeing initiatives and opportunities for personal and professional development.

• An inclusive and supportive culture - our Trust encourages staff to bring their whole selves to work and active Staff Networks identify areas for improvement.

• Staff Recognition - as well as regular appraisals, we recognise staff with our Making a Difference, Team of the Month Awards & Colleague Recognition Awards

• Employee Support and wellbeing - we have a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme, counselling service and fast track physiotherapy service for employees.

• Staff Benefits - We have a range of staff benefits and schemes to support staff health, engagement, wellbeing and inclusion.