We are looking for enthusiastic and highly motivated Band 3 Therapy Support Workers to join in our acute therapy team within trauma and orthopaedic inpatients.
The successful candidate must have experience of working within physiotherapy and/or occupational therapy. They will be working across our inpatient Orthopaedics wards completing assessments of patients function to determine discharge planning with guidance from qualified Therapists. The role forms part of a team of generic support workers who currently work between the Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy teams. Experience working within an acute, NHS therapy team is desirable.
We are delighted to be able to offer patients the opportunity of assessment by the Therapy Team for discharge over the weekend and Bank Holidays and the post holders would be expected to participate in the 7-day working rota. This will involve working a full day at a weekend as part of the departmental rota.
We would welcome any interested persons contacting the department for a discussion or to arrange a visit prior to applying/ interview if shortlisted.
The role involves working with patients in a ward setting under supervision and guidance from qualified Physiotherapist and Occupational therapy staff.
The role includes work with patients who have been admitted secondary to a traumatic event and those who have chosen to have elective orthopaedic surgery.
This role may include cross site working between PRH and RSH in light of the Hospital Transformation Programme.
We are a friendly, forward thinking team working in a fast paced rewarding environment. High quality patient care is at the forefront of our decision making and we are enthusiastic about welcoming new ideas and staff development.
The Therapy department are working towards being at the forefront of innovation in leading the way by undertaking development and service evaluation.
