Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Neuromuscular Therapy Assistant

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Job summary

An exciting new opportunity has arisen for a therapy assistant role within the Oxford Muscle Service. The Oxford Muscle Service is a regional tertiary care centre, supporting five surrounding counties, alongside the MDUK Oxford Neuromuscular Centre for research.

The Oxford Muscle Service is a multiprofessional team of consultants, care advisors, AHPs and admin. It covers an adults and paediatric cohort, delivering highly specialist clinic care and research.

Main duties of the job

We are looking for a motivated and dynamic individual to join our team as a therapy assistant. This post holder will work across all aspects of the clinical team, liaising with colleagues in both adults and paediatrics and supporting clinical and admin service delivery. This post offers a great opportunity to develop skills in this dynamic and progressive field of health care.

About us

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Trust has a world-class reputation for teaching and research. It provides a wide range of general and specialist services as well as playing a central role in the local community. Being based in the city of Oxford, the hospital is easy to reach and has excellent access to London.

Date posted

19 January 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

Depending on experience pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

321-NOTSS-5713601-B4-PUB

Job locations

John Radcliffe Hospital

Headley Way, Headington

Oxford

OX3 9DU

Job description

Job responsibilities

Main Tasks and Responsibilities1. To work as a member of the Oxford Muscle Service (OMS) multidisciplinary team.2. To assist the OMS in a range of clinical and non-clinical duties.3. To provide holistic input for patients without direct supervision, working to management plans, protocols and accountable at all times to a registered practitioner.4. To provide admin support to the OMS.5. To input data onto several IT systems, including the use of national databases (i.e. North Star and SMA-REACH).6. To support the ordering, maintenance and cleaning of equipment used by the OMS.7. Support the collaborative delivery of Specialist Neuromuscular Services for patients with neuromuscular disease, who access the Oxford neuromuscular service.8. Assist with patient transition from paediatric to adult care. Supporting the integration of adult and paediatric neuromuscular services.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Person Specification

Qualifications, Experience, Skills

Essential

Qualifications Essesntial
Experience Essential
Skills Essential
Behavioural Essential
Technical Essential

Desirable

Qualifications Desirable
Experience Desirable
Skills Desirable

Person Specification

Qualifications, Experience, Skills

Essential

Qualifications Essesntial
Experience Essential
Skills Essential
Behavioural Essential
Technical Essential

Desirable

Qualifications Desirable
Experience Desirable
Skills Desirable

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.

Employer details

Employer name

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

John Radcliffe Hospital

Headley Way, Headington

Oxford

OX3 9DU

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

John Radcliffe Hospital

Headley Way, Headington

Oxford

OX3 9DU

Employer's website

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