Job summary
Band 3 Therapy Support Worker Surgical wards and Amputee Service
We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated therapy assistant to join our friendly and supportive team. The role will involve assisting in the delivery of high quality therapy care across the surgical wards, with a focus on supporting patients who have undergone amputation.
This role plays a key part in supporting our specialist amputee rehabilitation class, providing patient support and ensuring smooth administrative processes within the service.
Main duties of the job
The main duties of the role include:
To work with the support and training from the ward based therapists in carrying out treatment plans as directed by qualified staff within the surgical team
To provide support to the amputee class and activities for patients attending the service.
To work with the rehabilitation team in a collaborative way providing joint sessions, or independent sessions planned jointly, as an integral member of the team.
Apply specialist equipment, following training for a defined cohort of patients within the service.
To be able to measure for Juzo socks/stumpboards/wheelchairs as appropriate and record accurately following training from qualified staff.
About us
Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and well being of our patients, and provide a vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.
We aim to make the most of our skills and experiences so we can become the best we can be. As one organisation we will recruit the finest and retain more specialist staff due to more employment opportunities across our Trust.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For full details of the duties and key responsibilities of this interesting and rewarding role please see the attached job description.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For full details of the duties and key responsibilities of this interesting and rewarding role please see the attached job description.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- 5 GCSE's or Equivalent (inc English and Maths)
- NVQ 3 or Equivalent in a health related subject
- Competent IT skills
Desirable
- Experience with NHS IT systems
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Experience working with people
- Understanding of the role of the physiotherapist and occupational therapist
- Excellent communication skills
Desirable
- Previous experience working in a hospital
- Experience with patients following surgery
- Experience with patients following amputation
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- 5 GCSE's or Equivalent (inc English and Maths)
- NVQ 3 or Equivalent in a health related subject
- Competent IT skills
Desirable
- Experience with NHS IT systems
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Experience working with people
- Understanding of the role of the physiotherapist and occupational therapist
- Excellent communication skills
Desirable
- Previous experience working in a hospital
- Experience with patients following surgery
- Experience with patients following amputation
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
