An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and motivated Occupational Therapy Senior Therapy Support worker to join our inpatient Orthopaedic team. As a Senior Therapy Support worker, you will be assessing and treating patients in a range of daily activities to encourage functional independence in preparation for their discharge from hospital. You will work under the guidance of an established and supportive team of qualified Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists and other therapy support staff within the services. You will be supported to develop the skills to work independently, to provide delivery of care including liaison with patients, family members, carers, the multi-disciplinary team and external agencies following a “home first” model. IT skills are required, as the service operates with electronic patient records.
Responsibilities
* Assess and treat patients in daily activities to encourage functional independence prior to discharge.
* Work under the guidance of Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists and other therapy support staff.
* Develop the ability to work independently and provide care delivery including liaising with patients, family, carers, the multi-disciplinary team and external agencies following a “home first” model.
* Use electronic patient records and maintain accurate documentation.
Qualifications
* Experience working in a therapy environment within the NHS, understanding the physical, cognitive and emotional needs of patients experiencing an acute admission and the effect this may have on their discharge.
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
* Demonstrates flexibility, initiative and can prioritise workload in a busy environment.
* Excellent interpersonal skills and an aptitude for team working.
* Demonstrates the Trust’s PROUD to CARE values.
* Flexibility to help cover other wards in line with service needs.
Benefits
* Onsite parking.
* Wellbeing hub.
* Counselling.
* Onsite exercise classes.
* The Royal Mile (one mile circuit around the hospital grounds).
* Several refreshment outlets.
* Onsite post office.
* Cash machines.
* Fruit and vegetable stall that visits throughout the week.
* Outdoor seating areas to facilitate staff breaks.
Department Benefits
* Apprenticeship schemes.
* Departmental wellbeing support.
* Regular catch ups with head of department.
* Regular supervision.
* Yearly appraisal.
* In-service training programmes.
* Formal and informal support.
* Wellbeing champion.
Chesterfield Royal Hospital is unable to sponsor international applicants in this role. You can find out more about how you can work in the UK by visiting Work in the UK - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Rebecca Sheldon
Job title: Head of Occupational Therapy
Email address: rebeccasheldon@nhs.net
Telephone number: 01246 512648
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