Therapy Support Worker – (NRU) Neurological Rehabilitation Unit Glasgow, Scotland
Job description
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde is one of the largest healthcare systems in the UK employing around 40,000 staff in a wide range of clinical and non-clinical professions and job roles. We deliver acute hospital, primary, community and mental health care services to a population of over 1.15 million and a wider population of 2.2 million when our regional and national services are included.
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The Neuro Rehabilitation Unit (NRU) at the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital is looking for a full-time, permanent, Band 3 - Therapy Support Worker to join the therapy team. NRU (formerly known as PDRU) is a regional resource providing specialist multidisciplinary rehabilitation for neurologically impaired and major trauma patients. The post is generic and will involve supporting both Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy delivery.
The ideal candidate would have experience of a similar role although training will be provided. The job is highly varied and involves working with patients to build mobility and daily living tasks which will facilitate independence and discharge from hospital. Candidates should have strong communication skills including the ability to work with patients who may have communication difficulties, their families and staff within the multi-disciplinary team. A passion to motivate and support people towards achieving rehabilitation goals is essential.
To maintain patient records and support therapy service provision the candidate must have competence in using common office IT programmes and equipment.
Hours of work are: 8.30-4.30 Mon- Fri (37.5 hours)
Enquiries to Donna Bisland, NRU AHP Team Lead – 0141 201 2655 or [email protected]
Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service can be found within the Candidate Information Packs.
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