Therapy Support Worker

NHS Tayside; Dundee; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity at NHS Tayside for an AHP Support Worker in Orthopaedic Teams to enhance patient recovery through therapy and service development. This role requires strong communication and teamwork skills, with support for professional development and relocation assistance available.

Benefits

Relocation assistance available

Support through personal development planning

Training programmes

Qualifications

• Previous experience in Occupational Therapy or Physiotherapy services in a care setting is essential.
• Excellent communication skills are required.
• IT skills are highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Assessing patient care needs within an agreed protocol.
• Modifying treatment plans as appropriate.
• Participating in service development.
• Administering therapy across hospital and community settings.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

IT skills

Job description

NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.

An exciting and unique opportunity has arisen for an AHP Support Worker to join the Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy, Orthopaedic Teams at Ninewells Hospital. The role involves contributing to a seven-day service within the Orthopaedic unit, which handles trauma and elective joint replacements. Providing therapy over seven days is crucial to improve capacity, flow, and recovery pathways, including the development of a joint school for post-joint replacement recovery to facilitate timely discharge.

Working with both teams, you will be responsible for assessing patient care needs within an agreed protocol, modifying treatment plans as appropriate, and participating in service development. The role is based across hospital and community settings, and continued professional development is supported. Administrative duties are also part of the role.

Previous experience in Occupational Therapy or Physiotherapy services in a care setting is essential. Excellent communication skills are required, and IT skills are highly desirable. Teamwork is vital, and some weekend working is expected in line with NHS Tayside's strategic direction to improve patient outcomes and promote equitable, person-centered care.

We offer support through personal development planning, training programmes, and a strong commitment to MDT working, clinical governance, CPD, and evidence-based practice. Relocation assistance can be discussed.

For informal enquiries, contact:

• Lynne Armstrong, Orthopaedic OT Team Lead - Tel: [phone] ext 36150 - Email: [e-mail]
• Katie Lockhart, Orthopaedic PT Team Lead - Tel: [phone] ext 36150 - Email: [e-mail]

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