Inpatient Therapy Support Professional

East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust; Ashford; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Band 3 Therapy Support Worker for our Inpatient Therapy Service at the William Harvey Hospital in Ashford. The role supports therapists in delivering patient-centred care and contributes to discharge planning.

The post involves working within a multidisciplinary team, participating in in-service training and service development while ensuring best practice and compassionate care for patients and their families.

Qualifications

• Basic literacy and numeracy skills.
• Basic IT Skills.
• Ability to motivate, facilitate and lead patients individually or in a group.
• Good verbal and written communication.
• Able to listen and develop rapport with patients and relatives.
• Willingness to work flexibly.
• Ability to work on own initiative as well as within a multidisciplinary team.
• Effective team player
• To have a understanding of the role of therapy.
• Experience of working in a healthcare environment.
• Drive and enthusiasm

Responsibilities

• Support the Occupational Therapists and Physiotherapists in delivering high quality therapy to patients.
• Work as part of a Therapy team comprising Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, Therapy Assistant Practitioners and Therapy Support Workers.
• Assist in service development, new projects and initiatives to ensure best practice.
• Travel within East Kent to different hospital sites as required.

Skills

Literacy & numeracy

IT skills

Communication skills

Motivation & leadership

Flexibility

Teamwork

Healthcare experience

Job description

East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Band 3 Therapy Support Worker for our Inpatient Therapy Service at the William Harvey Hospital in Ashford. The role supports therapists in delivering patient-centred care and contributes to discharge planning.

The post involves working within a multidisciplinary team, participating in in-service training and service development while ensuring best practice and compassionate care for patients and their families.