Trainee / Therapy Assistant Bradford, Yorkshire and the Humber, England
Job description
Interview Date: Thursday 14th September 2023
Applicants, if shortlisted, you will be invited to attend an in person interview.
Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Therapy Services have an opportunity for an enthusiastic person to join our Musculoskeletal Outpatient Therapy team, based predominantly at St Luke’s Hospital working to provide hydrotherapy services.
You will need to possess, or be willing to train towards, a level 2 qualification in healthcare. The predominant role will be supporting patients receiving hydrotherapy alongside other therapy staff. Once trained and competent; you may also carry your own patient caseload. You need to be able to support and motivate patients to enable them to recover from illness and injury and regain independence which can include both adults and children.
You will need to be an excellent communicator and demonstrate the willingness to learn new skills. The job is very “hands on” and involves actively supporting patients with exercises or practising functional activities.
You will be working alongside physiotherapists and occupational therapists in our hospitals, to provide excellent care to our patients that are under the care of the Musculoskeletal team.
You will need to be able to support clinical staff to ensure the day to day running of the department is successful. This will involve some administration tasks, as well as cleaning and equipment and stock checks.
Hours: 18.75 hours per week. Working hours are variable dependent upon the team. Our team work on a Monday to Friday basis between 08.00am and 18.00 pm. Ideally the successful candidate will work Monday 8am-4pm, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday afternoons. You must be able to transport yourself between sites when required.
We can offer staff gymnasiums at BRI and SLH sites, excellent pension scheme and advice on childcare.
At Bradford Teaching Hospitals we’re passionate about providing outstanding care for the people of the Bradford district and communities across the North of England. We’re keen to meet people interested in sharing our passion and helping us continue to deliver the highest quality of care to our patients.
We’re a renowned teaching hospital trust at the forefront of research, education and development, with a state-of-the-art simulation and skills training centre on site.
In short, we can help you lift your career to the next level. We’ve received huge investment to improve patient care which means we have truly world-class facilities including a brand-new neonatal suite, state-of-the-art intensive care unit, a newly refurbished A&E department, new children’s unit and a welcoming, modern atrium and reception area for staff and visitors.
Please see attached for the job description document for this post for further details in regards to the main responsibilities of the role.
