Therapy Clinical Support Worker

BUCKINGHAMSHIRE HEALTHCARE NHS TRUST; Aylesbury; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Learning and development

Flexible working

NHS benefits (annual leave & pension)

Health and wellbeing services

Job summary

Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust is seeking motivated individuals to join the Home First Therapy team in Buckinghamshire, supporting patients recently discharged from hospital to regain their independence at home.

The role involves visiting patients at home, delivering therapeutic treatments under the guidance of qualified therapists, assessing progress, and contributing to treatment protocols, including mobility equipment decisions, while documenting outcomes and delegating non-clinical

Qualifications

• Holistic and person-centred approach to patient care.
• Ability to visit patients in their home and deliver therapeutic interventions.
• Strong communication and documentation skills.
• Ability to liaise with other Therapy staff and senior therapists.

Responsibilities

• Visit patients in their homes to assess and provide therapeutic treatments.
• Deliver prescribed therapies under supervision of qualified therapists.
• Take responsibility for designated elements of patient treatment protocols.
• Be a technical resource to Home First Service for mobility equipment.

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Home First Therapy team in Buckinghamshire. We are looking for motivated and skilled individuals to join the team, which supports patients that have recently been discharged from hospital, to regain their independence and remain in their own homes. The ideal candidate will be able to take a holistic and person centred approach to supporting patients to recover from their recent hospital admission, and to achieve their short term goals, maximising independence. The role will include visiting patients in their home, providing therapeutic treatment of patients, under the guidance and supervision of qualified therapists within the team. To be an integral member of the Home First Therapy team, providing prompt assessment and delivery of therapeutic treatments to patients in liaison with senior Therapy staff. To take responsibility for designated elements of the patient treatment protocols and delivery of such treatments in patients own home. To act as a technical resource to the Home First Service, in relation to the provision of mobility equipment. To document, evaluate and liaise with qualified Physiotherapists and Occupational Therapists following interventions. To be responsible for the completion and potential delegation of non-clinical tasks within Home First therapy team.

To work as part of the weekend Home First Service Listen to why colleagues think we are a great place to work! - https://bit.ly/3DNEQfD What does Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust offer you?

• As part of our BHT family, you'll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression.
• We offer flexible and agile working opportunities, alongside your NHS benefits of generous annual leave entitlement, pension and access to NHS discount schemes.
• We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce.

Why work for us?

• We're committed to promoting inclusion and making sure all colleagues feel they belong. We encourage new colleagues from a diverse range of backgrounds to apply.
• As an employer, we aim to create a workplace where differences are valued, and colleagues treat one another with dignity and respect.
• Greater diversity within our BHT family improves positive outcomes for the people and communities we serve.

What do we stand for?

• Our vision is to provide outstanding care, support healthy communities and be a great place to work.
• Our mission is to provide personal and compassionate care every time.
• Our CARE values are collaborate, aspire, respect and enable.