Generic Therapy Assistant

The Trauma and Orthopaedic Therapy Team at Queens Hospital Burton is looking for an enthusiastic and dynamic Band 3 Physiotherapy Assistant to work within their team.

This is a new exciting opportunity to be involved in both the Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy pathways for the patient - treating holistically and being rewarded with positive patient outcomes. The post will support with the assessment and treatment of patients throughout the range of Orthopaedic wards which includes both elective and emergency pathways. This has the aim of maximising independence and physical function in adult patients following their acute admission.

The team is looking for a motivated, organised Therapy Assistant to support patient care in an in-patient environment. They must show the ability to be flexible within their working day and show initiative with their caseload, being mindful of the wider teams needs and workload. Proven team skills are essential for this role as the ability to work independently.

A desire to help people in their recovery and motivate them to reach their potential is a key part of this role also. Basic IT skills are desirable for administration duties.

Recent experience of working in an inpatient care setting and the moving and handling of adults is essential. Good interpersonal and communication skills are required along with the ability to motivate and encourage patients with physical needs.

The role involves working day shifts, lates and weekends (for which enhancements are payable).

As a trusted organisation at the heart of our communities, we recognise the important role we can play in supporting the public, patients, our own people and local partners in achieving the best of health for the local population and the communities in which they live by providing Exceptional Care Together

Our fundamental Values of Compassion, Openness and Excellence underpin how we intend to work as a Trust and the associated behaviours are becoming embedded in all aspects of how we work.

In Return We Will Offer

• Development opportunities, both professional and leadership development
• On-going support from recruitment to when you join our team and beyond.
• Staff benefits including employee assistance programme, discounted gym membership, onsite fitness classes, car schemes
  
  

Key Facts

• We see on average 4810 OP appointments a day.
• We are the 4th busiest Trauma & Orthopaedic outpatients department in England – an average of 2077 per week.
• An average of 1115 patients are seen in A&Es across our network every day – 3rd largest in the country.
• Our hospitals admit an average of 195 emergency patients daily.
• Last year we undertook almost 33,700 planned surgical operations in our 57 operating theatres.
• We are one of only 7 Trusts nationally with more than 50 operating theatres.
• We carry out more than 140 elective procedures each working day.
• UHDB is a research active University Hospital with a large and varied portfolio of clinical trials and research opportunities for all staff.
  
  

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Stephanie Piggott Job title: Physio Team Leader Email address: [email protected] Telephone number: 01283 566333

Nicola Briggs - OT Team Leader

Tel : 01283 566333

Ext 5497