Overview
The Queen Elizabeth Hospital NHS Foundation Trust are pleased to announce an exciting opportunity for a Band 3 Therapy Assistant to join our Acute Stroke Therapy team.
The Stroke Therapy team is forward thinking and dynamic, and well respected within the wider stroke pathway. We work as an integrated therapy team comprising Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, Assistant Practitioners & Therapy Assistants, providing high quality assessment and rehabilitation across the acute stroke patient pathway. We work closely with other professions of a large multidisciplinary team including Speech & Language Therapists, Dieticians, Nurses, and Doctors. We work alongside very closely with the Community Stroke Therapy team who continue to treat a large proportion of our patients once they are discharged from hospital.
Responsibilities
* Work closely with the Stroke Therapy team to support patients following a stroke with their rehabilitation.
* Support and treat patients on a 1:1 basis, in groups, and under the guidance of and alongside qualified therapists to help patients regain their movement, functioning, and independence.
* Assist patients to achieve independence in personal care.
* Receive thorough clinical support and training from qualified therapists and experienced Assistant Practitioners/Therapy Assistants.
* Be part of a busy, exciting, and dynamic team and gain new skills in a hospital setting.
Requirements / Qualifications
* Full UK driving license is ideal but not essential for the predominant needs of the role.
* Essential to have basic IT skills.
* Enthusiasm for supporting people with their rehabilitation and care.
* Ability to work using initiative as well as within a close team; keen to work closely with people and possess good communication skills.
* Willingness to participate in weekend and Bank Holiday working.
* Working days will include Mondays and Fridays; normal hours are 08:15 – 16:30 (7.5 hours per day) with some potential minor alterations if needed.
About the Team & Timescale
There’s never been a more exciting time to join TeamQEH. We’re working on a once in a generation opportunity to build a new state-of-the-art hospital to open in 2030 and we are carrying out one of the biggest pieces of digital transformation work we’ve ever undertaken. Our new electronic patient record (EPR) will replace paper-based patient records from 2026 and will lead to better, safer, joined-up care at The Queen Elizabeth Hospital and beyond.
About The Organisation
At The QEH we provide a comprehensive range of specialist, acute, obstetrics and community-based services to around 331,000 people across west and north Norfolk, North Cambs and South Lincs. We uphold our values of kindness, wellness and fairness, pursue continuous quality improvement, and support learning and apprenticeships. We recognise and reward our 4,000 staff and volunteers, with a community atmosphere and positive team spirit. We have approx. 530 beds across 33 wards and have new education and training facilities, modern award-winning centres, and a talented team ready to give you a warm welcome.
Additional Information
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Scott Ablett | Job title: Acute Stroke Team Lead - Rehabilitation Services | Email address: scott.ablett@qehkl.nhs.uk
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