Band 4 Occupational Therapy Assistant - Orthopaedics Ilford, England
Job description
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated Occupational Therapy assistant to join the therapy team working in the Accredited Elective Hub, providing weekend and twilight service to orthopaedic patients from Friday to Monday.
We are an integrated team of therapists including Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, and therapy assistants who see a variety of elective surgery patients including joint replacements. A flexible working style and recent experience as a therapy assistant in an inpatient setting will be essential.
This post would suit a therapy assistant who enjoys acute healthcare and can demonstrate excellent communication and team working skills. The focus within BHRUT is on early intervention and discharge planning and we are therefore seeking somebody who can demonstrate rapid, appropriate and confident decision making. Experience of working with early discharge services such as HomeFirst would be an advantage.
We strongly support Continuing Professional Development and you will be supported in your role by qualified Occupational Therapists within the team.
If you have therapy experience and the skills outlined above and want a rewarding opportunity where you will be encouraged to influence and develop services whilst being valued and supported, then apply today
Please contact Jenny Smith on 01708 435000 DECT phone 6888 or 6704 ([email protected]) or Laura Salter on 01708 435000 DECT 6047 ([email protected]) if you require further information.
To provide skilled routine, and non-routine, clinical and non-clinical support to the Occupational Therapy team and any other professional such as Physiotherapists and clerical staff associated with the team
To accept patients allocated by the Occupational Therapist, assess and treat according to protocols and guidelines. To monitor patient progression, and make alternations to intervention as required
To work independently, with access to direct supervision as required. To maintain close communication with the Occupational Therapist/team to facilitate patient care
To organise and participate in the Occupational Therapy Assistant and team/departmental induction and in-service training programmes. To contribute to in-service training to Occupational Therapy team colleagues.
Under the leadership of our Chair Jacqui Smith and Matthew Trainer, our Chief Executive, we provide care for the residents of three of the most diverse London boroughs. More than half of our 7,500 strong workforce are from black, Asian and minority ethnic groups and most live in Barking and Dagenham, Havering and Redbridge. We also provide healthcare services to people in south west Essex, and specialist neurosciences services to the whole of the county.
Our services include all the major specialties of large acute hospitals, operating from two main sites - King George Hospital in Goodmayes and Queen’s Hospital in Romford. We also provide outpatient services at Brentwood Community Hospital, Barking Hospital, Loxford Polyclinic, and Harold Wood Polyclinic. We have two of the busiest emergency departments in London.
As we recover from Covid-19, we’re proud to be leading the way nationally in reducing the time our patients wait to get the treatment they need. The pandemic provided the drive for our teams to innovate and change.
We know we have more work to do to improve waiting times for urgent and emergency care, and our performance against the four-hour emergency access standard remains challenged, in comparison to many other London trusts.
We are particularly proud of our regional Neurosciences Centre; Radiotherapy Centre; Hyper Acute Stroke Unit; and dedicated breast care service at King George Hospital. We’re also pleased to be part of the NEL Cancer Alliance.
For further information on this role, please see the attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification.
The person specification listed below is not the full specification requirements for the role. Please ensure you review the full specification on the job description prior to submitting your application.
Applicants are advised to read all the information on the advert and the supporting information before completing and submitting an application. As you complete your application please ensure you clearly demonstrate how you meet the criteria in the person specification for this post by adequately completing the supporting information section of the application form.
All new staff appointed at the Trust are subject to a probationary period.
Applications should be made online, however, queries regarding the application process or assistance with completion of the form (for applicants with a disability) can be made to Rebecca Hills, Recruitment Advisor, on 01708 435000 ext. 5937. Further details regarding the post may be obtained by contacting the manager as per the contact details above.
