Occupational Therapy Support Worker for Acute Stroke

NHS; High Wycombe; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity to join the A-rated Stroke Unit at Wycombe Hospital as an Occupational Therapy Support Worker. You will support the acute stroke rehabilitation team, providing essential therapy treatments and interventions to patients in a dynamic healthcare environment. Full training and development opportunities are provided, making it a great role for motivated individuals looking to make a difference in patient care.

Benefits

Generous annual leave

NHS pension schemes

Access to NHS discounts

Flexible working options

Qualifications

• Level 3 GCSE or equivalent in English required.
• NVQ Level III in Healthcare necessary.
• Experience in Occupational Therapy or Physiotherapy settings preferred.

Responsibilities

• Undertake therapy treatments and interventions on the Stroke and Medical wards.
• Support the acute stroke rehabilitation team in rehabilitating patients.
• Work within a seven-day therapy service.

Skills

Effective verbal and written communication skills

Ability to work within a team

Self-motivation and initiative

Good organizational skills

Willingness to learn

Education

Level 3 GCSE or equivalent in English

NVQ Level III in Healthcare

Job description

Occupational Therapy Support Worker for Acute Stroke

An exciting opportunity has arisen to work within the A-rated Stroke Unit at Wycombe Hospital as an Occupational Therapy Clinical Support Worker supporting the acute stroke rehabilitation team and rehabilitating patients. The post will suit independent, motivated, hardworking, and enthusiastic staff who wish to work as part of the dynamic Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy teams.

Main duties of the job

You will undertake therapy treatments and interventions on the Stroke and sometimes Medical wards, and occasionally in a patient's own home, as identified by the Therapists to facilitate transfer or discharge. Previous experience working in Therapy and treating patients within hospital or community settings with falls, medical, or neurological conditions is necessary. The Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy teams operate a seven-day therapy service, including weekends. This post is not suitable for qualified Therapists.

Successful candidates will receive full training for the role, along with regular training, supervision, and appraisal.

About us

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What does Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust offer you?

As part of our BHT family, you'll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression.

We offer flexible and agile working options, alongside NHS benefits such as generous annual leave, pension schemes, and access to NHS discounts.

We also provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce.

Why work for us?

We are committed to promoting inclusion and ensuring all colleagues feel they belong. We encourage applications from diverse backgrounds.

Our aim is to create a workplace where differences are valued, and colleagues are treated with dignity and respect.

Greater diversity within our BHT family enhances positive outcomes for the communities we serve.

What do we stand for?

Our vision is to provide outstanding care, support healthy communities, and be a great place to work.

Our mission is to deliver personal and compassionate care every time.

Our CARE values are collaborate, aspire, respect, and enable.

Job responsibilities

For a comprehensive list of responsibilities and duties, please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification attached in the advert.

Person Specification

Education, Qualifications & Training

• Level 3 GCSE or equivalent in English
• Good educational standard, at least 3 GCSE subjects
• NVQ Level III in Healthcare
• Manual Handling or First Aid qualification

Experience

• Ability to accept and undertake responsibility for designated tasks
• Experience in a customer care environment (face-to-face)
• Previous healthcare experience working with patients with neurological impairments
• Experience in Occupational Therapy or Physiotherapy settings

Skills, Abilities & Knowledge

• Effective verbal and written communication skills in English
• Ability to work within a team
• Self-motivation and initiative
• Know own limitations and seek advice when needed
• Able to undertake manual handling tasks
• Good organizational skills
• Understanding of maintaining a safe working environment
• Willingness to learn and self-initiated learning (evidence within the last 2 years)
• Ability to maintain accurate written records
• Awareness of health & safety policies
• Flexible and adaptable approach to work
• Physical ability to work in a clinical environment

Special Circumstances

• Ability to work on different sites if required

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. A DBS check will be required to ensure suitability for the role.

Salary: £24,625 to £25,674 per annum, pro-rata.