The purpose of RRRT is to work with patients and service users to maximise their physical and social functioning to enable them to remain within the community for as long as possible. The MDT undertakes all elements of hospital discharge work including hospital liaison and case finding.
The aim of the service is to reduce inappropriate hospital admission, minimise hospital length of stay and support vulnerable clients at home.
This role works within a multi-disciplinary, multi-agency team and in partnership with primary health care and social care professionals, providing expert case management, clinical assessment, diagnosis and individualised treatment plans, promoting self-management.
The Therapy Assistant will work under the supervision of professionals in the MDT to support patients/service users to regain their independence.
To provide support to qualified therapists and nurses via facilitation of rehabilitation programmes with clients whose function and mobility are below their usual level, encouraging, enhancing and progressing their rehabilitation to the best of their abilities. To promote and facilitate rapid responses for clients who require delivery and fitting of small aids and equipment in their homes in order to facilitate their continued safe and independent function and mobility.
Development and staff wellbeing
Your growth and personal happiness matters to us. After all, we can’t expect the best from you if we don’t invest in your development and nurture your wellbeing. From the moment you join us, we’re committed to fostering your professional and personal development within a supportive, empowering environment. Whether you’re just starting your career or looking to advance further, we provide you with the tools and opportunities you need to succeed. We actively support colleagues to take part in research, quality improvement and innovation, whatever their role or level in the organisation.
To support your wellbeing, we offer an extensive range of resources, including an on-site staff nursery at Kingston Hospital, wellbeing practitioners, regular wellbeing classes, dedicated staff physiotherapist, comprehensive occupational health services, 24/7 employee assistance programme, and a range of other support and activities.
We also take every opportunity to thank and recognise the work our teams do, through weekly ‘shoutouts’ and patient feedback, monthly and annual awards.
Wherever you work across our organisation, we look forward to welcoming you.
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This advert closes on Sunday 17 Aug 2025 #J-18808-Ljbffr