Band 3 Therapy Support Worker

East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust; Sevington; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Band 3 Therapy Support Worker for the Inpatient Therapy Service at the William Harvey Hospital. The role involves supporting occupational therapists and physiotherapists to deliver high-quality therapy for inpatients, with regular MDT collaboration and opportunities to contribute to service development.

The post offers in-service training and a chance to work within a large hospital trust that values compassionate care and

Qualifications

• Support Occupational Therapists and Physiotherapists in delivering high quality therapy to patients.
• Part of a Therapy team comprising Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, Therapy Assistant Practitioners and Therapy Support Workers.
• Regular in-service training provided by Therapies and MDT members.
• Involved in service development and new projects to ensure best practice.

Responsibilities

• Support the Therapy team in delivering assessment and rehabilitation to assist with recovery and discharge planning.

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Therapy Support Worker to join our Inpatient Therapy Service based at the William Harvey Hospital.

The Therapy Team specialises in the assessment and rehabilitation of patients to assist with recovery and discharge planning. This is a static post, however, there will be the opportunity to work with our therapy colleagues within the wider therapy team. The post-holder would support the Occupational Therapists and Physiotherapists in delivering a high quality of therapy to patients.

PLEASE NOTE - WE CANNOT OFFER VISA SPONSORSHIP FOR THIS ROLE. If you hold a Graduate/Post Study work visa, you will only be able to work this role fixed term until the expiry date of your visa.

As a Band 3 Therapy Support Worker you will be part of a Therapy team comprising Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, Therapy Assistant Practitioners and Therapy Support Workers. The successful applicant will be a valued member of the team, working alongside the MDT, under direction of the therapists as they strive to provide high quality care through effective team work.

There is regular in-service training provided by both therapies and other MDT members.

As a therapy team we are constantly involved in service development and the post holder will be involved alongside the therapy team in new projects, service developments and initiatives to ensure best practice at all times.

We are one of the largest hospital trusts in England, with five hospitals and community clinics serving a local population of around 800,000 people.

Our vision is 'great healthcare from great people'. Everything we do is guided by our values: 'People feel cared for, safe, respected and confident that we are making a difference'.

We have a new way of working at East Kent Hospitals, called 'We care'. It's about empowering frontline staff to lead improvements day-to-day. We're looking for compassionate people to be part of our improvement journey for the patients, families and carers we care for every day.