Job Summary
Our new elective arthroplasty unit opened in September 2025, reflecting our Trust's commitment to enhancing healthcare services across Hampshire and Isle of Wight.
What We Offer
* Opportunities for professional development and training
* A supportive and dynamic team environment in a state‑of‑the‑art orthopaedic setting
* An innovative pre‑operative assessment service improving patient outcomes and discharge efficiency
Responsibilities
* Able to participate in a seven day working pattern including extended hours
* Team player
* Build rapport with patients, relatives and staff members
* Dynamic member of the team
* Keen to develop self and others within the department
Duties
* Support the pre‑operative assessment process, gathering information on patients' home environment, functional abilities and support needs
* Liaise with patients, carers and external teams, ensuring all necessary adjustments and equipment are in place before surgery
* Assist in delivering therapy interventions pre and post‑operatively, focusing on functional independence, mobility and discharge planning
* Carry out basic assessments under supervision of Physiotherapists and Occupational Therapists
* Support patients with equipment provision and home adaptations
* Work collaboratively within the multidisciplinary team to ensure seamless patient care
* Contribute to patient education and reinforce key information about recovery, rehabilitation and safe discharge
* Maintain accurate documentation and participate in supervision, training and service development
Qualifications
* Key stage 2 English and Key stage 2 numeracy
* Evidence of having attained or working towards a recognised qualification (NVQ 3 level) to enable implementation of prescribed rehabilitation programmes
Experience and Knowledge
* Previous experience working as a band 3 therapy assistant
* Previous experience working within an acute hospital setting
Desirable
* Orthopaedic experience
* Experience of supervising team members
* Ability to drive manual car
About Us
Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides specialist services across three sites: Basingstoke and North Hampshire Hospital, Royal Hampshire County Hospital in Winchester, and Andover War Memorial Hospital.
Employer Details
Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
The Royal County Hampshire Hospital
Romsey Road,
Winchester
SO22 5DG
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