Therapy Assistant - Southport, United Kingdom - Southport and Ormskirk Hospital NHS Trust
Description
This is an exciting opportunity for a keen and dynamic Therapy Assistant to join the Orthopaedic Therapy Service.
The post holder will assist the qualified therapists in their administrative duties and the functioning of the orthopaedic therapy service.
They will be responsible for managing their own delegated clinical caseload as well as completing housekeeping tasks, undertaking treatments as required by the HCPC registered therapists and maintaining accurate records.
The post holder will contribute to all aspects of the orthopaedic therapy team including the ward, outliers, Fracture clinic, HomeFirst and Outreach visits.
To establish a therapeutic relationship with patients under the direction of the registered therapists.
To report back to supervising staff regarding the individual needs/abilities of patients.
To liaise with members of the MDT and external agencies to ensure the effective management of patients care
To accept responsibility for delegated workload and manage own time effectively.
Undertake environmental visits, HomeFirst and Outreach visits within the community as instructed by the registered therapist, providing and fitting equipment as required.
To issue therapy equipment as directed.
To record and report findings accurately and in a timely manner according to standard procedure.
To participate in 7 day service.
Southport & Ormskirk Hospital NHS Trust is a progressive NHS Trust. It is committed to providing and developing innovative high quality services to the communities that it serves. This makes it an ideal place to further develop your career within therapies.
We welcome informal visits, or if you prefer you can contact us by phone or video call with any questions that you may have.
Advert date: 5th May 2023
Closing date: 21st May 2023
Shortlisting date: 22nd May 2023
Interview date: 1st June 2023
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