Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and motivated person to join the Therapy Department at the Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Trust (RNOH).
You will be supporting Occupational Therapists and Physiotherapists who provide a wide range of rehabilitation programmes for people with complex chronic musculoskeletal pain problems, hypermobility and rheumatological conditions.
You will undertake specific skilled support work to aid the rehabilitation of patients and to support the day to day running of the department.
Assist with teaching and supervising exercises (individually, in classes and in water) and functional activities individually and in groups, and provide feedback to the multidisciplinary team on patients' progress.
To provide administration, data entry and practical support to ensure the smooth running of the department.
To maintain stock levels and ensure equipment is cleaned according to RNOH infection control guidelines.
To supply patients requiring walking aids / equipment, instructing patients on their safe use.
To support students on clinical placements
Please see the Job Description and Person Specification for further details.
Main duties of the job
Duties will include carrying out and documenting group and individual activity sessions with patients, maintaining clinical equipment, administrative and clerical tasks, preparing and cleaning treatment areas. The job involves regularly work in and around the hydrotherapy pool. Patient sessions may include using craft activities, gardening and/or cooking to reinforce rehabilitation principles. It also involves delivering relaxation groups, assisting therapists to run sport and swimming sessions and setting up and using rehabilitation equipment/techniques. Full training and regular supervision will be provided.
The post holder will mainly be based at the RNOH Stanmore site.
Applicants should have good written and spoken English and experience of working with people with disabilities. The applicant should show initiative and be able to demonstrate basic administration and clerical skills.
About us
The RNOH is a national centre of excellence with an international reputation for diagnosis, assessment and treatment of neuro-musculoskeletal conditions. This ranges from the most acute spinal cord injury, bone tumour and complex joint reconstruction to orthopaedic and specialist rehabilitation. It offers an integrated range of clinical, teaching and research services unique within the UK and in partnership with University College London.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and motivated person to join the Therapy Department at the Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Trust (RNOH).
You will be supporting Occupational Therapists and Physiotherapists who provide a wide range of rehabilitation programmes for people with complex chronic musculoskeletal pain problems, hypermobility and rheumatological conditions.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The role has both clinical, organisational and general tasks to ensure the smooth running of the outpatient department and ensure quality patient experience for patients coming through the therapy outpatients and hydrotherapy pool areas.
The applicant will have to be a good communicator, well organised and enjoy a varied workload.
Please see the Job Description and Person Specification for further details.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The role has both clinical, organisational and general tasks to ensure the smooth running of the outpatient department and ensure quality patient experience for patients coming through the therapy outpatients and hydrotherapy pool areas.
The applicant will have to be a good communicator, well organised and enjoy a varied workload.
Please see the Job Description and Person Specification for further details.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Worked in a team.
- Worked with customers/clients.
- Well intentioned reasons for working at RNOH.
- Worked with people with disabilities
- Awareness of role of OT/physiotherapy
- Interest in supporting rehab through functional tasks (cooking and art/craft)
Desirable
- Exercise or health qualification.
- Worked in an OT/physio department.
- Experience of demonstrating, structuring and explaining tasks to others.
- Experiencing of leading a group.
- Experience of teaching and demonstrating exercise and lifestyle modification
Skills
Essential
- Able to organise own time effectively and prioritise workload.
- Able to plan ahead re: resources.
- Able to communicate with a variety of people.
- Able to handle equipment within Health & Safety guidelines.
- Able to assess risk in relation to field of activity and identify necessary intervention to minimise risk factors.
- Able to present information, oral and written; in a clear, concise and logical manner.
- Able to take a common sense approach to problem solving, using initiative and creativity.
- Able to work flexibly to meet the needs of the service.
- Able to build constructive relationships with warmth and empathy, use good communication skills.
- Good telephone manner.
- Basic IT skills - competence in email, internet searches, basic word processing and spreadsheets
- Able to teach new skills at an individual and group level.
Desirable
- Interest in sporting activities/exercise.
- Able to discuss patient's personal information clearly and sensitively.
- Able to work as part of a multidisciplinary team.
- Able to fit and demonstrate basic adaptive equipment and mobility aids, e.g. raised toilet seat, bathboard, helping hands and crutches.
Communication & Relationship Skills
Essential
- Able to communicate clearly, succinctly and logically in verbal and written formats.
- Keen to learn
- Passionate about healthy lifestyle choices.
- Sensitive to individual needs of patients and able to adjust working environment to suit.
- Appreciation of appropriate staff/patient boundaries.
- Reflective
Desirable
- Able to demonstrate empathy, motivate and persuade patients who have a range of physical, psychological and language barriers to understanding.
Physical/ Emotional Effort
Essential
- Able to sustain moderate physical activity for several periods during a shift.
- Willing & able to deal with body fluids occasionally, using appropriate protective clothing.
Desirable
- Able to deal with challenging client groups
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Worked in a team.
- Worked with customers/clients.
- Well intentioned reasons for working at RNOH.
- Worked with people with disabilities
- Awareness of role of OT/physiotherapy
- Interest in supporting rehab through functional tasks (cooking and art/craft)
Desirable
- Exercise or health qualification.
- Worked in an OT/physio department.
- Experience of demonstrating, structuring and explaining tasks to others.
- Experiencing of leading a group.
- Experience of teaching and demonstrating exercise and lifestyle modification
Skills
Essential
- Able to organise own time effectively and prioritise workload.
- Able to plan ahead re: resources.
- Able to communicate with a variety of people.
- Able to handle equipment within Health & Safety guidelines.
- Able to assess risk in relation to field of activity and identify necessary intervention to minimise risk factors.
- Able to present information, oral and written; in a clear, concise and logical manner.
- Able to take a common sense approach to problem solving, using initiative and creativity.
- Able to work flexibly to meet the needs of the service.
- Able to build constructive relationships with warmth and empathy, use good communication skills.
- Good telephone manner.
- Basic IT skills - competence in email, internet searches, basic word processing and spreadsheets
- Able to teach new skills at an individual and group level.
Desirable
- Interest in sporting activities/exercise.
- Able to discuss patient's personal information clearly and sensitively.
- Able to work as part of a multidisciplinary team.
- Able to fit and demonstrate basic adaptive equipment and mobility aids, e.g. raised toilet seat, bathboard, helping hands and crutches.
Communication & Relationship Skills
Essential
- Able to communicate clearly, succinctly and logically in verbal and written formats.
- Keen to learn
- Passionate about healthy lifestyle choices.
- Sensitive to individual needs of patients and able to adjust working environment to suit.
- Appreciation of appropriate staff/patient boundaries.
- Reflective
Desirable
- Able to demonstrate empathy, motivate and persuade patients who have a range of physical, psychological and language barriers to understanding.
Physical/ Emotional Effort
Essential
- Able to sustain moderate physical activity for several periods during a shift.
- Willing & able to deal with body fluids occasionally, using appropriate protective clothing.
Desirable
- Able to deal with challenging client groups
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).
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).
