Job overview
The Churchill Hospital is renowned for its exceptional cancer services and wide range of other specialities including Specialist Surgery, Renal and Transplant, Clinical and Medical Oncology, and Clinical Haematology. As a Therapy Assistant, you will have the opportunity to work across various wards, engaging with patients from diverse backgrounds and with a range of conditions. These include, but are not limited to, cancer, kidney disease, upper gastrointestinal issues, post-transplant recovery, and blood disorders such as leukaemia and lymphoma. This role offers a unique chance to make a meaningful impact on the lives of individuals undergoing treatment for these complex medical conditions.
You will work closely with experienced physiotherapists and occupational therapists to provide rehabilitation and support to people throughout their treatment pathway. The role will also include participating in projects to help influence ongoing improvement in the delivery of patient care.
The successful candidate will demonstrate excellent interpersonal and team working skills, as well as effective communication, time management skills and an ability to problem solve. This post is an ideal opportunity for an individual with experience of working in a healthcare setting to work as part of an acute specialist therapy team.
Main duties of the job
. To work as a member of the Churchill Therapies Team to plan and provide programmes of therapeutic activity for patients, within the framework laid down by therapists.
. To promote patient goals to enable early and safe discharge from hospital.
. To assist the Therapy Team with a range of duties.
. Implement and evaluate basic therapy interventions for patients in activities relating to their treatment programme.
. To record patient information.
. To input data onto IT systems.
. To maintain rehab equipment in the department, order, clean and communicate with suppliers.
Working for our organisation
Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest NHS teaching trusts in the country. It provides a wide range of general and specialist clinical services and is a base for medical education, training and research. The Trust comprises four hospitals - the John Radcliffe Hospital, Churchill Hospital and Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre in Headington and the Horton General Hospital in Banbury.
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