Therapy Support Worker

Job summary

We are seeking to recruit a full time therapy assistant to join our vibrant team of Physiotherapists and Occupational Therapists working with intensive care and surgical ward patients at Hammersmith Hospital.

Physiotherapists and Occupational Therapists in this setting are responsible for the ongoing functional assessment, intervention and timely discharge planning of patients back to their home or other suitable environments.

This role involves working primarily with patients who are recovering from intensive care delirium, weakness, abdominal or cardiothoracic surgery and general medical patients who are off their functional baseline.

The therapy assistant is delegated work by the therapist and they will perform patient care, including rehabilitating patients through mobilising, practicing activities of daily living, supervising exercise programs, and carrying out discharge planning tasks. This post-holder will also perform specific patient tasks such as screening patients and overseeing the departmental equipment stock. They will also be expected to undertake a variety of administrative and practical tasks to support the team e.g. ordering equipment, cleaning wheelchairs/equipment after patient use, preparing resources for treatment sessions and assisting with onward referrals.

We are seeking to recruit an enthusiastic and skilled therapy assistant with the ability to take the initiative and work autonomously as appropriate.

Previous experience working in a similar role at B3 is desirable but not essential. The successful applicant will work as part of a supportive team and receive training and supervision as appropriate.

Main duties of the job

• To assist, support and work under the direction of a qualified therapist.
• To manage own caseload of patients, with supervision.
• To achieve, develop and maintain competencies through skills and knowledge development.
• To record patient information in line with Trust guidelines.
• To work effectively within the team, service and Trust.
• To perform non-clinical and administrative duties within the service, as required.
• To manage equipment, products and stock levels.

About us

At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care.

Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You'll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career.

Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to Work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.

We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly, part time or job share. Please talk to us at interview.

Employer details

Employer name

Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

Trustwide

London

W2 1NY

Employer's website

https://www.imperial.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

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Employer details

Employer name

Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

Trustwide

London

W2 1NY

Employer's website

https://www.imperial.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

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