Band 3 Therapy Assistant - Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy

Band 3 Therapy Assistant - Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy Moseley, England

Birmingham Community Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Full Time Moseley, England 21730 - 23177 GBP ANNUAL Today
Job description

This advert may close early if sufficient applications are reached; please apply early to avoid disappointment.

We are pleased to offer an exciting opportunity for a Band 3 Therapy Assistant to join our established multidisciplinary team on the Inpatient Neurological Rehabilitation Unit (INRU) at Moseley Hall Hospital.

We are looking for a dynamic, organised and enthusiastic Therapy Assistant to work closely alongside our Physiotherapists and Occupational Therapists. The post holder will support the delivery of progressive rehabilitation and disability management programmes; aiding our patients to reach their maximum functional abilities and achieve their goals. The role can be physically demanding but very rewarding.

The successful candidate will require good written and verbal communication skills and to be computer literate.

The post holder will be supported to work through Band 3 Therapy Assistant Competencies, with training provided as required.

Please note: The split of time between working with the Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy teams will fluctuate depending on the needs of the patients and service.

  • To assist the Physiotherapists and Occupational Therapists and with the assessment and ongoing therapeutic management of Neuro In-Patients. Conditions include complex permanent disabilities, multiple pathologies, life-limiting conditions and challenging and unpredictable behaviours.
  • To assist the Physiotherapists and Occupational Therapists in delivering the Therapy Service on the unit, in the community and with pre- discharge assessments of patients within their own homes. Reporting back to the Physiotherapists and Occupational Therapists on the outcomes of delegated treatments.
  • To assist the Physiotherapists and Occupational Therapists with the ordering and maintenance of equipment and therapy stock.
  • To work as part of the Multi-Disciplinary Team supporting registered health practitioners, contributing to the effectiveness of team working in neuro rehabilitation.
  • Ability to work flexibly across a 7 day working pattern and to provide support within the neuro rehabilitation beds as and when required.
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  • Please ensure you check your Trac account regularly as this is how we will communicate with you during the shortlisting and selection process
  • Please ensure all sections of the application form are completed fully. Please particularly ensure that you provide full details of all referees including business email address, telephone contact details and postal address
Be Part of Our Team...

BCHC has more than 5000 staff working across Birmingham and the West Midlands in a wide range of community nursing and specialist healthcare roles. BCHC delivers over 100 clinical services, in people's homes, health centres, clinics and inpatient facilities. We deliver a wide range of services for children, young people and families as well as adults and community services, two community hospitals, services for people with learning disabilities, the internationally recognised West Midlands Rehab Centre and one of Europe’s leading Dental Hospitals and School of Dentistry. We deliver all of this with a commitment to integrated, personalised care that is rooted in our local communities. We have an ambition to deliver outstanding, integrated care as one of the key NHS providers in the West Midlands.

For further information about this role please see the Job Description and Personal Specification document attached.

If you have any further queries, please do not hesitate to contact us.

Band 3 Therapy Assistant - Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy
Birmingham Community Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

www.bhamcommunity.nhs.uk
Birmingham, United Kingdom
Unknown / Non-Applicable
1001 to 5000 Employees
Hospital
Healthcare Services & Hospitals
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