[ref. n46979122] Therapy Assistant Practitioner | Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a band 4 Therapy Assistant Practitioner to join our existing Occupational and Physiotherapy teams working in the Nottingham Treatment Centre on the QMC Campus. The postholder will see patients in the elective orthopaedic pathway.
Some clerical and administration tasks will also be undertaken (e.g. keeping records, filing, photocopying). The post holder will be expected to work independently, and training will be provided to support development towards competencies appropriate to this post.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone with previous experience as a therapy or rehabilitation assistant in an NHS or care setting.
Responsible for assessment and treatment of patients in the elective orthopaedic pathway at the Treatment Centre. Including management of patient flow through surgical day case and surgical short stay units; pre-operative assessment, provision of walking aids and other equipment, fitting of lower limb braces, mobility assessments and liaison with MDT.
Involvement in assessment and treatment of post-operative elective hand patients which may include fabrication of splinting following appropriate training.
Responsible for maintaining and ordering stock consumables for both physiotherapy and occupational therapy teams at the treatment centre.
With over 19,000 staff, we are one of the biggest employers in the city with a central role in supporting the health and wellbeing of our local population. We play a leading role in research, education and innovation.
Come and join our wonderful team at NUH. We are big believers in diversity and welcome new ideas to help develop our team in order to deliver world class healthcare to the vast patient populations we serve. With endless personal development opportunities available, at NUH we will endeavour to turn your job into a career!
We particularly welcome applications from people who identify as Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, or Disabled, as we are striving to be better represented at NUH.
In addition to the below summary, please familiarise yourself with full Job Description and Person Specification documents attached to this advert.
Recent experience working as an OT, physiotherapy or critical care support worker is desirable, but not essential.
This role can be physically demanding and involves direct patient care in support of and under the supervision of registered staff, including assisting with patient transfers, mobilisation and limb focussed exercise plans.
This job will require you to work with inpatients; therefore you will be required to wear the appropriate level of PPE when required.
This advert closes on Monday 21 Oct 2024