Therapy Assistant Practitioner

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust; Brighton; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Le Royal Sussex County Hospital recrute un Rehab Assistant pour renforcer son équipe dans un service innovant de 7 jours. Le rôle implique l'assistance en physiothérapie et en thérapie occupationnelle, tout en contribuant à l'évaluation et à la planification de la sortie des patients dans un environnement dynamique. Nous valorisons la diversité et offrons un programme de bien-être complet pour soutenir nos employés.

Benefits

Programme de bien-être pour le personnel

Réseaux de personnel pour la diversité

Qualifications

• Pro-actif et capable de travailler dans un environnement rapide.
• Expérience en thérapie souhaitée.

Responsibilities

• Assister dans les interventions de thérapie pour les patients.
• Travailler sous la direction d'un thérapeute.
• Participer à une équipe multidisciplinaire.

Skills

Communication

Clinique

Organisation

Travail en équipe

Flexibilité

Job description

*EXPANDING SERVICE OPPORTUNITY*

Royal Sussex County Hospital is launching an exciting new 7-day front door service. We are looking for a skilled Rehab assistant to expand the current team. The service will run 8am-8pm covering patients in the A&E Department, Clinical Decision Unit (CDU) and Acute Admissions Unit (AAU). The team provides rapid and comprehensive assessment, working within an integrated therapy model creating a seamless service across Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy, enabling an efficient journey for the patients.

The Integrated Discharge Team consists of Occupational therapists, Physiotherapists, Discharge Coordinator and Rehab Assistants. There is a strong multidisciplinary approach on the acute floor with collaborative working across wider professions.

The successful candidate should be pro-active, flexible and demonstrate excellent communication, clinical and organisational skills required to manage in a fast-paced environment providing excellent assessment, discharge planning and placing a key focus on admission avoidance.

Please note, in addition we are looking for bank staff- please apply if interested in bank hours.

• Assisting in providing Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy interventions for patients assessed by the team. Once deemed competent, the post holder will be able to assess non-complex patients, progress them and plan discharges appropriately, liaising with key personnel and outside agencies accordingly. This will be across therapy disciplines, predominantly covering the integrated discharge team and Frailty.
• The Therapy Assistant Practitioner will work under the direction and guidance of an Occupational Therapist or Physiotherapist within the team but may work without being directly supervised but with immediate access to a therapist on site or by telephone/bleep. Other members of the team may also request tasks to be undertaken which will support them in managing the workload on a daily basis.
• The post holder will be expected to use a minimal amount of clinical judgement and freedom to act when undertaking their work whilst remaining within agreed protocols.
• To work as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
• To participate in a 7-day rota including weekends and bank holiday within an 8am-8pm service.
  
  

At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First, as shown in our Outstanding for Caring CQC rating. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of Staff Networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We’re proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust.

We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We’re here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our Wellbeing Programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.

As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.

We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex

Candidate Information Pack: https://www.uhsussex.nhs.uk/resources/candidate-information-pack/

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Liz Tungate Job title: Clinical Lead Occupational Therapist Email address: [e-mail] Telephone number: 01273696955

Extension 63483

Jess Thorne (Clinical Specialist Physiotherapist- Integrated discharge team)

01273 696955 ext 63434