An opportunity has arisen for you to join our community hospitals Therapy Rehabilitation team on a Fixed Term maternity Cover.
We are looking for an experienced and dynamic Therapy assistant to work with the team to assess, treat and complete referrals for a wide variety of patients.
You will be working with the Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy teams in our Community Hospitals, at Harwich and Clacton.
The post is 37.5 hours per week. Weekends are included on a rota, approximately 1 in 5, as part of our 7 day service. You will be predominantly based at Harwich Hospital.
Internal applicants currently employed by ESNEFT will be offered on a secondment basis only. You should have experience of working in rehabilitation ideally within an NHS setting, be enthusiastic and keen to work with the Therapies team to provide an excellent service. You will need to have good communication and organisation skills, be a team worker and able to use your own initiative.
Ideally you will be educated to Foundation degree/ level 5 Qualification in Healthcare / Sport and Exercise Science or similar.
You will be supported by qualified therapists, working within a competency framework and will be given all necessary training for the job. You will manage your own workload and participate in team and service development.
You will be expected to work weekends, approximately 1 in 5, as part of our 7 day service.
We offer a wide range of training and development opportunities, as well as flexible working options. Along with supporting you to achieve your career goals we offer a generous pension scheme, unsocial hours payments (where applicable), 27 days annual leave on commencement (pro rata) and access to a range of NHS discounts. Our Staff Health and Wellbeing programme offer a variety of services.
If you are passionate about patient care and want to develop your skills and knowledge, then we want to hear from you.
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