Stroke Rehabilitation Therapy Assistant (Fixed-Term)

Doncaster & Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS FT; Mexborough; Sur place; GBP 26 000 - 27 000; Temps partiel

Résumé du poste

Doncaster & Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS FT is seeking a Therapy Assistant to join the Stroke Rehabilitation team on a 0.57 wte basis (21 hours per week) for 11 months as maternity cover. The role supports patients on their recovery journey under guidance of registered therapists.

Working within a multidisciplinary team, you will assist with rehabilitation interventions, monitor progress, contribute to discharge planning and help patients regain independence following stroke.

Qualifications

• Experience of working as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Experience of working in a hospital or community healthcare setting to aid patient recovery.
• Experience of working as an assistant in Physiotherapy / Occupational Therapy / Speech and Language Therapy / Dietetics or as a Generic Therapy Assistant or Health Care Assistant.

Responsabilités

• Support registered Therapists in delivering individualised rehabilitation programmes and interventions.
• Assist patients with mobility practice, transfers, exercise programmes, communication interventions and functional rehabilitation.
• Encourage and motivate patients to participate in therapy and achieve rehabilitation goals.
• Monitor and record patient progress, reporting any changes or concerns to the therapy team.
• Assist with therapy assessments and outcome measures as delegated by qualified therapists.
• Maintain accurate clinical records in line with Trust standards.
• Prepare and maintain equipment and therapy areas.
• Contribute to discharge planning and liaison with community services where appropriate.
• Work collaboratively within the wider multidisciplinary team to ensure high-quality patient care.

Connaissances

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Hospital/community healthcare

Therapy assistant experience

Formation

2 GCSEs incl English

Stroke care knowledge

Description du poste

Doncaster & Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS FT is seeking a Therapy Assistant to join the Stroke Rehabilitation team on a 0.57 wte basis (21 hours per week) for 11 months as maternity cover. The role supports patients on their recovery journey under guidance of registered therapists.

Working within a multidisciplinary team, you will assist with rehabilitation interventions, monitor progress, contribute to discharge planning and help patients regain independence following stroke.