Job Summary
The Orthopaedic Therapy Team is seeking a motivated and forward-thinking Rehabilitation Assistant to join our integrated group of Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists and Rehabilitation Assistants. We work with orthopaedic patients of all ages, supporting individuals recovering from elective surgery or traumatic injuries as they progress through their rehabilitation journey.
In this role, you will work closely with our therapists to deliver treatment plans on the ward and play an active part in assessing patients at the pre-operative stage within our outpatient clinic.
We are looking for someone with excellent communication skills who thrives in a dynamic, collaborative environment. Previous experience in a similar role is essential. Comprehensive training will be provided to help you achieve the competencies required for this position.
Main Duties
* Progress treatment following regimes or guidelines.
* Discharge case simple patients when they have achieved their goals.
* Contribute to discharge planning, including MDT meetings.
* Participate in the orthopaedic weekend working scheme.
* Assist the therapists with patients who require more than one person to treat or mobilise.
* Carry out and supervise exercise regimes and treatment programmes prescribed by the therapist.
* Assist with washing, dressing and personal care of patients, and cleaning of equipment.
Job Responsibilities
* Work with all orthopaedic patients, of any age, under the care of GWH, including PAC, wards and community.
* Assess patients with routine and non-complex conditions independently according to agreed guidelines and documentation.
* Follow identified guidelines and treatment programmes and implement these in collaboration with the occupational therapist or physiotherapist if required.
* Progress treatment following regimes or guidelines.
* Discharge case simple patients when they have achieved their goals.
* Contribute to discharge planning including MDT meetings.
* Participate in the orthopaedic weekend working scheme.
Person Specification
Education (Essential)
* GCSE (or equivalent) in English and Maths.
* Good IT skills.
* NVQ Level 3 plus knowledge and skills to diploma level, or equivalent knowledge and skills gained by experience.
Education (Desirable)
* NVQ or similar qualification in Health and Social Care.
Experience (Essential)
* Knowledge of health and safety issues (e.g., manual handling, infection control).
* Understanding of the importance of confidentiality and consent.
* Experience working in a hospital setting and in a patient's home.
* Previous experience mobilising/moving patients with ROM or weight‑bearing restrictions using various modes of equipment.
* Experience carrying out functional assessments.
* Experience using an equipment ordering system.
Experience (Desirable)
* Experience working with patients with a variety of orthopaedic conditions.
* Experience training others.
* Understanding of prioritising patients.
* Up‑to‑date and relevant CPD file.
Additional Information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check: This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and a submission for Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service is required to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship: Applications from job seekers who require current skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications.
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