Band 4 Generic Therapy Assistant Barking Havering and Redbridge Univ Hospitals NHS Trust

Barking, Havering & Redbridge Hospitals; Romford; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits as a Band 4 Therapy Assistant in a dynamic Acute Elderly Unit at Queen's Hospital. Join a dedicated multidisciplinary team where you'll provide essential clinical support to physiotherapists and occupational therapists. This role offers the chance to enhance your clinical skills while working independently and collaboratively to ensure the best care for acutely unwell elderly patients. If you're looking for a rewarding position where your contributions are valued and you can influence service development, this is the perfect opportunity to make a difference in a fast-paced healthcare environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in healthcare at Band 3 or above is essential.
• Ability to work independently and follow protocols.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical and technical support to the therapy team.
• Monitor patient progression and adjust treatment as needed.

Skills

Communication Skills

Clinical Support

Independence

Healthcare Experience

Education

Experience at Band 3 or above

Job description

An exciting opportunity for a Band 4 Therapy Assistant in our Acute Elderly Unit (AEU) at Queen’s Hospital in Romford, Essex.

The Team works closely with the larger Multidisciplinary Team including Geriatricians to care for acutely unwell elderly patients attending the hospital and through collaborative decision making with our colleagues we facilitate safe and rapid discharge from hospital. We are based in Mandarin B, Clementine A and Clementine B ward in Queen’s Hospital.

As a Therapy Assistant in this large and busy team you will be required to communicate well and be confident to work within guidelines and protocols. You will be working under the guidance of physiotherapists and occupational therapists within the team, following direct instructions. Often, you will also need to work independently and report back your findings. Experience of working in a healthcare at Band 3 or above is required. Working in this fast-paced environment, you will have the opportunity to expand your clinical skills and knowledge.

If you have the skills outlined in the job description and want a rewarding opportunity where you will be encouraged to influence and develop services whilst being valued and supported then apply today.

Key Responsibilities:

1. To provide skilled routine, and non-routine, clinical and technical support to the Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy team and clerical staff associated with the team.
2. To accept patients allocated by the Therapists, assess and treat according to protocols and guidelines.
3. To monitor patient progression and make alterations to intervention as required.

For further information on this role, please see the attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification.

The person specification listed below is not the full specification requirements for the role. Please ensure you review the full specification on the job description prior to submitting your application.

All new staff appointed at the Trust are subject to a probationary period.

Applications should be made online; however, queries regarding the application process, assistance with completion of the application form or if you require any adjustments (for applicants with a disability) please contact Amanda Vickers, Recruitment Advisor, on 01708 435000 ext. 5926. Further details regarding the post may be obtained by contacting the manager as per the contact details above.

This advert closes on Sunday 29 Dec 2024.

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