Job summary
The Oxford Major Trauma Centre (MTC) is located within the John Radcliffe Hospital. It is the hub for a network of surrounding hospitals designated as Trauma Units, across the Thames Valley Trauma Network.A 24/7 consultant-led Trauma team at the MTC provide high quality, specialist care for the most severely injured patients across the Network. The delivery of such exceptional care is facilitated by the integration of multiple, specialist teams from the pre-hospital phase through to rehabilitation.
Key elements of the post include supporting Physiotherapists and Occupational Therapists in the delivery of safe and effective rehabilitation and assisting in the provision of prescribed programmes of treatment to patients as well as other duties, under guidance and supervision.
Interviews conducted face to face.
Held in JR Level 2 Physiotherapy Out Patients' dept - tel: 01865221540
VBI & technical at the same time lasting ~ 1hr each
Interviews to be held FROM Monday 13th April- Contact us (Angela Maset / Alia Grist) directly via email to book a time slot, or to place specific request for a different date.
Proposed time slots:
- 0830 - 0930
- 0945- 1045
- 1100-1200
- 1300- 1400
- 1400-1500
Main duties of the job
Main Roles:
- To work as a key member of the Trauma & Plastics Therapy team and the wider trauma multidisciplinary team.
- To assist the Therapy team in rehabilitating patients following trauma, poly-trauma, SCI & MSK injuries to optimise patient recovery and outcomes.
- To support patient centred rehabilitation in order to facilitate timely, safe discharge, reflecting individual choice and maximising an individual's independence.
- To provide holistic interventions for patients without direct supervision, working to treatment plans, protocols and accountable at all times to a registered practitioner.
- To accurately record patient information utilising electronic patient records.
- To record and input data onto IT systems as required.
- To maintain rehabilitation equipment in the department / wards.
If you would are interesting in finding out more information about this position,please contact:
Alia Grist or Angela Maset : Trauma Therapies Team Leaders
0300 304 7777and bleep 1132 or 1490
or email:
Alia.grist@ouh.nhs.uk
Angela.maset@ouh.nhs.uk
About us
Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trustis one of the largest NHS teaching trusts in the country. It provides a wide range of general and specialist clinical services and is a base for medical education, training and research. Find out more herewww.ouh.nhs.uk
The Trust comprises four hospitals - the John Radcliffe Hospital, Churchill Hospital and Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre in Headington and the Horton General Hospital in Banbury.
Our values, standards and behaviours define the quality of clinical care we offer and the professional relationships we make with our patients, colleagues and the wider community. We call thisDelivering Compassionate Excellenceand its focus is on our values of compassion, respect, learning, delivery, improvement and excellence. These values put patients at the heart of what we do and underpin the quality healthcare we would like for ourselves or a member of our family. Watch how we set out to deliver compassionate excellence via theOUH YouTube channel.
Job description
Job responsibilities
See attached job description document
This is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and motivated individual to join an established rehabilitation team, working with Physiotherapists and Occupational Therapists & Therapy Assistants, to optimise the recovery and outcomes for people admitted to hospital, following trauma, poly-trauma, SCI, head injury, MSK & plastic injuries.
Main Roles:
To work flexibly within a large In-patient trauma therapies team, comprising of Physiotherapist, Occupational therapists and therapy assistants both band 3 & 4 alongside the wider trauma multidisciplinary team. The role of the therapy assistant is
- To assist the Therapy team in rehabilitating patients following trauma/ polytrauma /spinal, plastics & MSK injuries that may require orthopaedic /spinal & plastic surgery to optimise patient recovery and outcomes.
- To support patient centred rehabilitation tofacilitate timely, safe discharge, reflecting individual choice and maximising an individuals independence.
- To provide holistic interventions for patients with indirect supervision, working to providetreatment plans for non-complex patients, apply appropriate protocols whilst always being accountable to a registered practitioner.
- To accurately record patient information utilising electronic patient records.
- To record and input data onto IT systems asrequired.
- Tomaintain rehabilitation equipment in the department / wards.
- To contribute to the trauma therapies team in-service training programmes
- To complete the trusts care certificate and trauma therapies competencies for the role.
- To undertake quality improvement projects and developments within the trauma therapies team.
- Tocomply with trust policies including annual appraisal & monthly supervision sessions.
- To always uphold and promote trust values.
Job description
Job responsibilities
See attached job description document
This is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and motivated individual to join an established rehabilitation team, working with Physiotherapists and Occupational Therapists & Therapy Assistants, to optimise the recovery and outcomes for people admitted to hospital, following trauma, poly-trauma, SCI, head injury, MSK & plastic injuries.
Main Roles:
To work flexibly within a large In-patient trauma therapies team, comprising of Physiotherapist, Occupational therapists and therapy assistants both band 3 & 4 alongside the wider trauma multidisciplinary team. The role of the therapy assistant is
- To assist the Therapy team in rehabilitating patients following trauma/ polytrauma /spinal, plastics & MSK injuries that may require orthopaedic /spinal & plastic surgery to optimise patient recovery and outcomes.
- To support patient centred rehabilitation tofacilitate timely, safe discharge, reflecting individual choice and maximising an individuals independence.
- To provide holistic interventions for patients with indirect supervision, working to providetreatment plans for non-complex patients, apply appropriate protocols whilst always being accountable to a registered practitioner.
- To accurately record patient information utilising electronic patient records.
- To record and input data onto IT systems asrequired.
- Tomaintain rehabilitation equipment in the department / wards.
- To contribute to the trauma therapies team in-service training programmes
- To complete the trusts care certificate and trauma therapies competencies for the role.
- To undertake quality improvement projects and developments within the trauma therapies team.
- Tocomply with trust policies including annual appraisal & monthly supervision sessions.
- To always uphold and promote trust values.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working autonomously
- Experience of the adult client group within NHS
- Experience of working with patients individually or in groups
- Demonstrates understanding of Health and Community Services
Desirable
- Practical and teaching knowledge to NVQ3 level or equivalent
Aptitude & Skills
Essential
- Ability to work across a variety of hospital settings
- Ability to manage time effectively
- Ability to plan and organise workload, facilitate groups, assist in training courses
- Ability to make observations and act appropriately
- Ability to work under the direction of others as well as use own initiative
- Ability to take responsibility
- Good communication skills
- To be able to concentrate/focus during unpredictable work patterns or interruptions and the need to meet deadlines
- To have coping strategies to deal with stressful/unpleasant situations
- Able to maintain electronic records relating to patients, equipment and supplies
Desirable
- Demonstrates ability to manage challenging behaviour
Equality & Diversity
Essential
- To demonstrate understanding and compliance with Equality and Diversity legislation and policies
Education
Essential
- Good written and spoken English
- Proven educational standard to GCSE in English and Math's (or the equivalent)
Desirable
- Experience of working within a Health or Community service setting, with adults with a range of illnesses or disabilities
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working autonomously
- Experience of the adult client group within NHS
- Experience of working with patients individually or in groups
- Demonstrates understanding of Health and Community Services
Desirable
- Practical and teaching knowledge to NVQ3 level or equivalent
Aptitude & Skills
Essential
- Ability to work across a variety of hospital settings
- Ability to manage time effectively
- Ability to plan and organise workload, facilitate groups, assist in training courses
- Ability to make observations and act appropriately
- Ability to work under the direction of others as well as use own initiative
- Ability to take responsibility
- Good communication skills
- To be able to concentrate/focus during unpredictable work patterns or interruptions and the need to meet deadlines
- To have coping strategies to deal with stressful/unpleasant situations
- Able to maintain electronic records relating to patients, equipment and supplies
Desirable
- Demonstrates ability to manage challenging behaviour
Equality & Diversity
Essential
- To demonstrate understanding and compliance with Equality and Diversity legislation and policies
Education
Essential
- Good written and spoken English
- Proven educational standard to GCSE in English and Math's (or the equivalent)
Desirable
- Experience of working within a Health or Community service setting, with adults with a range of illnesses or disabilities
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
Trauma Therapies Team, Trauma Unit
John Radcliffe Hospital
Oxford
OX3 9DU
Employer's website
https://www.ouh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
