Therapy Assistant Band 3 Stroke RHH/Ridge Hill

Job summary

Part-time 31.5 hours per week

Are you looking for a brilliant place to work and thrive? Come and join our dynamic and friendly Stroke team where we're passionate about delivering the best patient care, your contribution is truly valued, and your personal growth is a priority.

We're looking for enthusiastic Senior Support Worker to work alongside our Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists and Nursing Staff in delivering high quality care across our Stroke Pathway (rotating between acute hospital care and a new Stroke Rehabilitation Unit).

Your day might include:

Daily care activities and recording observations

Supporting patients with exercises, mobility and functional assessments

Preparing equipment

Helping ensure smooth and safe discharges

Documenting care and communicating with the Therapy, Nursing team, patients and their families/carers

It is expected that the post holder will contribute to seven-day services

Are you ready to make a difference and help our patients regain their independence? We'd love to hear from you!

Main duties of the job

The postholder will be expected to:

Be an integral member of the service to assist with the direct care of patients as delegated to and supervised by a registered practitioner following the completion of specific competencies.

To provide support to the team, working collaboratively with members of the multi-disciplinary team and contributing positively to the delivery of high-quality compassionate care.

Contribute to the maintenance of care environment and quality initiatives to enhance patient care.

Ensure that their practice adheres to policies, procedures and competencies.

Act in a manner that upholds privacy, dignity, respect and confidentiality of patients and colleagues by upholding the fundamental standards of quality and safety and protecting them from harm.

Demonstrates the values of the NHS and commitment to personal and professional development.

This post will also include a rotation between Ridge Hill community-based rehab unit and ward C8 (Acute Stroke).

About us

At the Dudley Group our patients and staff are at the heart of all that we do and that is to provide a world class service that aligns with our vision of "excellent health care, improved health for all". We are seeking to recruit staff who share our vision and values of making Dudley Group an incredible workplace.

As part of the NHS People Promise, your wellbeing is our priority, and we are committed to ensuring our employees achieve a healthy work-life balance supported by our flexible working options and by making reasonable adjustments where possible. We believe no-one should have to sacrifice family, friends, or their personal interests for work. We are a modern employer able to attract and retain high quality staff through our commitment to the NHS People Promise.

As an employer, we foster an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued, supported, and empowered to contribute their best. We want to ensure that our workforce is representative of the population we serve. More information - inclusive practice people promise.

Dudley Group offer many opportunities for our staff to develop and grow within their roles through our Learning & OD Team. These include topics such as communication, wellbeing, team development, cultural competency, and values.

Please click below to view our EDI page: Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion - The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust (dgft.nhs.uk)