Therapy Assistant - Elective Orthopaedics

University Hospitals Dorset Nhs Foundation Trust; Poole; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Therapy Assistant for the Elective Orthopaedics service. You will participate in assessment, pre and post-operative treatment, and discharge planning for inpatients and day case patients, including provision of walking aids and equipment to facilitate timely discharge.

Excellent communication and organisational skills are essential. The role requires flexible working, including evenings and a 1 in 4 weekend pattern, with a permanent

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and organisational skills required.
• Previous work as Therapy/Care Assistant with direct patient care.
• Experience with physical impairment and/or cognitive dysfunction desirable.
• Knowledge of effects of physical/cognitive impairment on function and the role of therapy.
• DSB check required per Rehabilitation of Offenders Act.

Responsibilities

• Participate in assessment, pre and post-operative treatment, management and discharge planning.
• Prescribe and provide walking aids and equipment to aid timely discharge.
• Maintain accurate records of equipment provision and deliver equipment around the hospital.
• Work flexible hours including evenings and a 1 in 4 weekend pattern.

Skills

Communication skills

Organisation

Flexible working

Education

NVQ III Care/Promoting Independence/Diagnostic and Therapeutic Support

Job description

Therapy Assistant - Elective Orthopaedics

University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust

Job summary

The Team provides a high quality, patient centred service to the inpatient Orthopaedic service, working closely with the multi disciplinary team. Rehabilitation programs are implemented to maximise post operative function and patient satisfaction within an efficient service. Senior team leadership provides a supportive working and learning environment.

We are looking for an enthusiastic Therapy Assistant to join our team. You will participate in the assessment, pre and post operative treatment, management and discharge planning of our Orthopaedic inpatients and day case surgery patients. You will be responsible for the prescription and provision of appropriate walking aids and equipment to facilitate timely discharge. You will be responsible for keeping accurate records of equipment provision for the team and delivering equipment to other areas of the hospital.

You will have excellent communication skills, be highly organised and have the ability to manage a busy clinical caseload. You will have the ability to work flexibly and participate in the team's evening and 7 day work patterns to ensure optimal patient care and throughput. Weekend working is usually based on a 1 in 4 pattern. Flexible working pattern will be considered.

This is a permanent position for 37.5 Hours per week.

Base Location: Royal Bournemouth Hospital, moving to Poole - expected March 2027.

Interview: 20th October

About us

UHD are investing, developing and transforming Trust services in line with the New Hospital Programme. As part of this, some services may move site this year or next, either temporarily or permanently. Recruiting Managers will be happy to answer any service-specific questions at interview.

If a role or service relocates as part of a planned move, excess mileage will not be reimbursed. Travel from home to the new work base will be classed as a normal commute. Any other changes will be managed under Trust or national terms and conditions.

UHD has active networks including Women's, DEN, Pride, EU, Pro Ability, and Armed Forces. We support Disability Confident and Armed Forces Covenant interview schemes.

AI tools may be used, but applications must honestly reflect your own skills and experience. Integrity is key to our recruitment process

Person Specification

Other

Essential

• Ability to drive a manual car and hold a clean driver's license

Qualifications

Essential

• NVQ III Care/Promoting Independence/or Diagnostic and Therapeutic Support or equivalent qualification

Experience

Essential

• Previous work as Therapy/Care Assistant, where direct patient care is involved
• Working with patients with Physical Impairment and/or Cognitive dysfunction

Desirable

• Previous experience in generic therapy role

Knowledge

Essential

• The effects of physical and cognitive impairment, on skills, abilities and lifestyle.
• The role of Therapy in a physical setting
• Basic rehabilitation techniques

Disclosure and Barring Service Check: This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

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