Orthopaedic Rehab Assistant - Inpatient & Home Therapy

Ogden Macmillan Centre.harrogate And District Nhs Foundation Trust; Harrogate; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Inclusive culture

Staff recognition

Employee wellbeing

Staff benefits

Job summary

Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Rehabilitation Assistant to join the Orthopaedic Therapy Team. You will support Physiotherapists and Occupational Therapists across inpatient trauma and elective orthopaedic wards, helping with rehabilitation after surgery or injury.

The role requires a formal Level 3 NVQ/Diploma in Health and Social Care and a driver with access to a vehicle for home visits.

Qualifications

• Formal qualification relevant to the post (Level 3 NVQ/Diploma in Health and Social Care)
• Evidence of practical training or education in a health or social care setting
• Able to demonstrate a good standard of literacy and numeracy
• First Aid qualification (Desirable)
• Basic Computer/word processing qualification (Desirable)

Responsibilities

• Assist Physiotherapists and Occupational Therapists on inpatient trauma and elective orthopaedic wards
• Support rehabilitation of patients after surgery or injury
• Work across 3 days per week with one late shift
• Work in hospital, ward, pre-surgery groups, or patient’s home
• Support Early Supported discharge in the community to provide patient-centred rehabilitation activities

Skills

Communication

Empathy

IT skills

Education

NVQ Level 3 / Diploma in Health and Social Care

Job description

Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Rehabilitation Assistant to join the Orthopaedic Therapy Team. You will support Physiotherapists and Occupational Therapists across inpatient trauma and elective orthopaedic wards, helping with rehabilitation after surgery or injury.

The role requires a formal Level 3 NVQ/Diploma in Health and Social Care and a driver with access to a vehicle for home visits.