Band 3 - Physiotherapy Assistant, Orthopaedics Watford
Job description
Are you a therapy assistant that would like a new challenge? This vacancy has arisen within our well-established Inpatient Therapy Service, and within our Band 3 Physiotherapy Assistant tier at Watford Hospital. This post would be suitable for an individual with a particular interest in assisting patients to become as independent as possible. The role would also include supporting our qualified members of staff to deliver complex treatments to dependent patients who have had Orthopaedic surgery. The successful candidate needs to have previous NHS experience, ideally in an acute setting. Previous therapy assistant experience would also be preferable. Good handling skills, communication skills and ability to learn new skills and information will all be important. The role will involve carrying out prescribed treatments, with some responsibility to progress patients within set limits, and providing feedback to the qualified team members. There will be admin roles associated with this post, including electronic patient notes and equipment stock takes and ordering. This post does not include any evening/overnight responsibilities but the successful post holder would have a responsibility in participating in the weekend and Bank Holiday seven day working rotas as required that operates on both the Watford General Hospital and St Albans City Hospital sites. The caseload can be challenging and good communication and interpersonal skills, as well as a mature and tactful approach, are pre-requisites in working effectively within this post. The successful post-holder will be supported by a team of experienced staff and offers a potential candidate the ideal opportunity to gain a wealth of experience within our dedicated and friendly acute Inpatient therapy service. You will be supported in your personal development with regular supervision and support with CPD activities relevant to your role There has never been a more exciting time to join West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust! Major redevelopment works are planned as part of the New Hospital Programme. These will be most dramatic at Watford General Hospital where up to 90% of buildings will be new. The trust has recently gained ‘teaching hospital’ status which reflects the dedicated work of many teams and individuals who have set the standard for delivering high quality training, learning and education at all levels of the workforce. We encourage and welcome people with disabilities. If you need help, please ask. We reserve the right to close this advert early due to the volume of applicants. Please apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. If you do not hear back within 3 weeks of your application, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion. To provide both clinical and administrative support to qualified staff providing patient Implement and progress agreed planned treatment programmes. To work under the supervision of qualified therapy staff, to undertake a variety of tasks (clinical and non-clinical), to support the delivery of physiotherapy to patients. Some tasks will be To work in ward based setting, assisting patients to complete their treatment, teaching and progressing when necessary, individually and in groups, and to prepare the environment and equipment. To maintain stock and equipment including Non-clinical duties include data inputting and housekeeping which aid the efficient running of the department To provide both clinical and administrative support to qualified staff providing patient
