Job summary
We are seeking a Band 4 Hand Therapy Assistant to join our integrated Hand Therapy team made up of Occupational Therapists and Physiotherapists.
The successful candidate will have a proven background of at least Band 2/3 level or the equivalent, within the acute hospital therapy, community rehabilitation or rehabilitation hospital. We may consider applicants with a proven background of relevant studies and experience in a related field e.g. sport therapy or sports science.
We are managed within the Occupational Therapy service, where we have a strong leadership structure, with a head of service and principal hand therapist dedicated to the hands service, as well as site lead OT's on each main site and specialty team leads. Come and join us and be part of our friendly and supportive department.
Ours staff receive regular support through formal and informal supervision, appraisals and training.
Our broad and varied workload offers every opportunity to further your experience and our location is great - set within 1-hour commuting distance of London. In fact, no other department will offer you more.
Main duties of the job
- To work as an integral and active part of the Hand Therapy and multi-disciplinary team.
- Be responsible for supporting the Hand Therapy team in the provision of a patient centred service, in an efficient and cost effective way.
- Responsibilities are in clinical management of patients and relevant documentation.
- Contribute to the continued development and maintenance of efficiency and safety in the Hand Therapy Department.
- Be flexible at times of increased capacity to the service
About us
Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust is committed to being an inclusive and disability confident employer and has been awarded the Gold for the Armed Forces Employment Recognition Scheme. We provide first class development opportunities for all staff and have a wide range of professional, management and leadership, and clinical skills training available.
Here at Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust, we know how important it is to have a healthy work life balance; this benefits not only individuals but the patients we care for too.
We encourage applications from people who wish to work on a flexible basis, recognising that flexibility may mean a range of different working patterns and hours, we do our utmost to work with our staff to meet their needs and the needs of our service and its users.
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Job description
Job responsibilities
- Demonstrate a courteous and helpful approach to patients and their families, ensuring patients feel reassured and supported.
- Take patient phone calls and seek advice from relevant specialist therapists when appropriate, and to use reassurance skills that require tact and persuasion on occasions.
- To maintain accurate clinical records, ensuring compliance with hospital, Frimley Health, professional standards and local guidelines.
- Report untoward incidents, accidents, complaints and any other relevant information to specialist therapists immediately.
- Participate fully as a team member, sharing knowledge and information and supporting colleagues, to promote a cohesive team.
- To attend and be an active member in speciality and department staff meetings.
- To use interpreters when required to ensure effective communication occurs with patients who are hard of hearing or do not speak/understand enough English for the purposes of consent and cooperation for treatment
For more information please see attached job description and person specification
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Demonstrate a courteous and helpful approach to patients and their families, ensuring patients feel reassured and supported.
- Take patient phone calls and seek advice from relevant specialist therapists when appropriate, and to use reassurance skills that require tact and persuasion on occasions.
- To maintain accurate clinical records, ensuring compliance with hospital, Frimley Health, professional standards and local guidelines.
- Report untoward incidents, accidents, complaints and any other relevant information to specialist therapists immediately.
- Participate fully as a team member, sharing knowledge and information and supporting colleagues, to promote a cohesive team.
- To attend and be an active member in speciality and department staff meetings.
- To use interpreters when required to ensure effective communication occurs with patients who are hard of hearing or do not speak/understand enough English for the purposes of consent and cooperation for treatment
For more information please see attached job description and person specification
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- GCSE or equivalent qualification in English and Mathematics.
- NVQ Level 3 or equivalent
Experience
Essential
- Leading and delivering exercises to an individual and group.
- Experience of working directly with patients
- Experience as Band 2/3 Occupational Therapy or Physiotherapy assistant within an NHS setting or equivalent private health setting
Desirable
- Experience in exercise prescription, implementation and progression with patient or clients.
Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Interpersonal skills to include concise and effective verbal and written communication.
- Working within a team
- Experience of working directly with patients
- Organisational skills - ability to prioritise and manager day.
- IT skills
- Ability to conduct and respond to risk assessments.
Desirable
- Evaluating outcomes of exercise or use of equipment
- Knowledge of anatomy / physiology.
- Knowledge of Hand therapy conditions, orthopaedics and outpatient services.
- Negotiation skills - to be able to overcome barriers to exercise.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- GCSE or equivalent qualification in English and Mathematics.
- NVQ Level 3 or equivalent
Experience
Essential
- Leading and delivering exercises to an individual and group.
- Experience of working directly with patients
- Experience as Band 2/3 Occupational Therapy or Physiotherapy assistant within an NHS setting or equivalent private health setting
Desirable
- Experience in exercise prescription, implementation and progression with patient or clients.
Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Interpersonal skills to include concise and effective verbal and written communication.
- Working within a team
- Experience of working directly with patients
- Organisational skills - ability to prioritise and manager day.
- IT skills
- Ability to conduct and respond to risk assessments.
Desirable
- Evaluating outcomes of exercise or use of equipment
- Knowledge of anatomy / physiology.
- Knowledge of Hand therapy conditions, orthopaedics and outpatient services.
- Negotiation skills - to be able to overcome barriers to exercise.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
