Senior Therapy Assistant

Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Senior Therapy Assistant to join their orthopaedic trauma therapy team. This role offers the chance to work in a dynamic inpatient therapy environment, providing essential therapy to patients recovering from surgery. You will collaborate with a team of qualified therapists, gaining valuable experience and training to enhance your skills. The organization is committed to professional development and offers flexible working hours, ensuring a supportive work-life balance. This is an excellent opportunity for those passionate about making a difference in patient care and advancing their career in a respected healthcare setting.

Benefits

Professional Development

Flexible Working Hours

Supportive Work Environment

Qualifications

• Experience in providing therapy under supervision.
• Ability to work in a team and communicate effectively.

Responsibilities

• Provide therapy to patients post-orthopaedic surgery.
• Participate in weekend working roster and therapy training.

Skills

Therapy Skills

Communication Skills

Teamwork

Patient Care

Education

Relevant Therapy Qualification

Job description

An opportunity has arisen for an individual to join the orthopaedic trauma therapy team at the Northern General Hospital as a Senior Therapy Assistant.

The successful applicant will work in the Inpatient Therapy Team consisting of Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, Senior Therapy Assistant, and Therapy Assistants.

They will work in pre-operative clinics and provide post-operative therapy under the guidance of qualified therapists to patients following orthopaedic surgery.

To develop their skills, the successful candidates will receive training and regular teaching. They will also regularly participate in supervision and work towards a competency framework with a qualified therapist.

The Northern General Hospital is a regional trauma centre, treating patients from across the South Yorkshire and Bassetlaw area. There is the opportunity to work and learn alongside a wide range of professionals.

The post includes participating in a weekend working roster.

Job Purpose

Provide therapy to patients. Ensure governance standards and contribute to the operational management and modernisation of Musculoskeletal (MSK) Therapy Services.

ROLE OF THE DEPARTMENT

MSK Therapy Services provides Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy to patients referred to Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. MSK Therapy Services is part of the MSK Directorate within the trust.

Flexible or part-time working hours would be considered.

You will be working for an organisation which values and respects all of its staff and the community it serves. The Trust is a leader in the NHS and research sectors and provides excellent benefits for its staff. This includes commitments to professional development but also many policies to support employees in balancing their personal and professional lives.

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Luke Symonds Job title: Lead Therapist Email address: [e-mail] Telephone number: 07815917985

Working Hours

8.00-16.30 Mon,

8.00-14.00 Tues,

9.30-14.30 Weds,

8.00-16.15 Thurs,

8.00-16.45 Fri.