Employer Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site Wrightington Hospital Town Wigan Salary £24,937 - £26,598 Per annum, Pro rata Salary period Yearly Closing 02/11/2025 23:59
Senior Therapy Assistant
NHS AfC: Band 3
Choose Well - Choose WWL
Job overview
Do you want to work at the North West's leading specialist orthopaedic hospital?
Do you want to help patients with their rehabilitation following surgery and assist them in achieving their goals?
We are looking for an enthusiastic Therapy Assistant who would like to work in a split post between our inpatient and our outpatient Orthopaedic therapy teams working at Wrightington Hospital. The post holder will work collaboratively with multidisciplinary team members to deliver high quality care throughout the out-patient therapy pathway.
You will be given the opportunity to learn and develop with support from highly qualified and experienced colleagues.
The post is for 37.5 hours per week working 22.5 with the outpatient team and 15 with the inpatient team. The role will involve weekend working.
The role may also involve supporting the Trauma Therapy team at Royal Albert Edward Infirmary.
Please note this vacancy may close before the advertised closing date if a sufficient number of suitable applications are received.
Main duties of the job
To carry out a flexible patient centred programme of therapeutic activities under the direction of a Therapist. To enable patients to achieve their treatment goal and keep accurate written records and statistics as required by the service. To assist with departmental administration.
Working for our organisation
Choose Well – Choose WWL
Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh Teaching Hospitals, NHS Foundation Trust are the proud providers of acute hospital and community services to the people of the Wigan Borough and surrounding areas. At WWL, we value our staff believing that ‘happy staff, makes for happy patients’. We have a recognised track record in staff engagement, and living our values ‘the WWL Way’.
WWL are committed to placing the patient at the heart of everything we do, and in the provision of safe, effective care that acknowledges and ensures dignity. With this in mind we are seeking to recruit people who share our values and beliefs.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Keyresultsfromthejob holder
* To contribute to the overall Therapy process by carrying out routine assessments and procedures within agreed competency levels
* To carry out information collection from patients/relatives as requested by Therapy staff
* To follow treatment plans as prescribed by Therapy staff and identify and select activities that meet treatment goals
* To work independently in a clinical setting with an assigned routine caseload, under the direction of a Therapist
* To be responsible for preparation of materials and equipment in order to carry out treatment sessions
* To contribute to the day-to-day organisation of activities within the team which contribute to the smooth running of the service
* To be responsible for specific routinetasks as delegated
* To attend regular meetings e.g. staff meetings, support and development groups.
CommunicationsandKeyWorking Relationships
* To work as a member of the Therapy team and communicate relevant information to team members
* To be able to communicate effectively in a variety of ways with patients to gain cooperation and understanding of treatment programmes
* To maintain good working relationships
* To establish therapeutic relationships using negotiating skills in order to complete treatment activities
* To report back to Therapy staff on all treatment activities either verbally or in writing as required
* To respect the individuality, values, cultural and religious diversity of clients and contribute to the provision of a service sensitive to these needs
Responsibilityfor Finance
* To identify deficits in resources required to carry out the job and bring to the attention of the Therapist
* To be responsible for the monitoring of materials and equipment and maintain stocks.
* To maintain timely statistics and other records as requested by the Therapy Service and the Trust
ResponsibilityforHuman Resources
* To maintain portfolio of competencies showing evidence of lifelong learning
* To participate in clinical supervision sessions highlighting development needs.
* To comply with annual IPR and appraisal system.
* To contribute to the induction of new staff.
Person specification
Additional
* Demonstrate a commitment to personal development
* Willingness to work flexibly over 7 days
* Speak English to an appropriate standard relevant to their role, i.e. with confidence and accuracy, using correct sentence structures and vocabulary, and without hesitation.
Knowledge
* Demonstrate understanding of therapy interventions and the role of the assistant
* Health and Safety Risk awareness Knowledge of appropriate Moving and Handling methods
* A basic understanding of relevant medical conditions and appropriate therapeutic interventions
* Awareness of confidentiality
* Knowledge of appropriate Moving and Handling methods
* Understanding of the use of mobility / aids for independence
Skills
* Ability to teach practical skills to patients/clients
* Ability to work single-handed with individuals or groups
* Practical observational skills
* Good personal organisation skills
* Able to conduct self in a professional manner
* Able to problem solve
* Able to participate in aspects of personal care with patients/clients
* Have good written, verbal and non verbal communication skills
* Able to engage patients/ clients in activities
* Ability to use own initiative within designated role
* Able to empathise with people in difficult situations
* Able to recognise and work within own personal limitations
* Able work confidently within a hospital environment
* Able to fit/ adjust mobility / aids for independence
* Able to utilise NHS databases/ patient information systems
* Able to use basic Microsoft Office programmes
Experience
* Working as work as part of a team
* Experience working in a relevant health related area.
* Experience of working with the effects of illness and disability on adults
* Experience of working in patients/ clients own homes
* Experience of working in a therapy/rehab service.
Qualifications
* NVQ Level III /QCF training or equivalent course in relevant area
* Evidence of basic level qualifications in both Maths and English
* Evidenced training / competencies achieved through current practical experience
Our Trust prefers candidates to submit applications online. Please contact the Recruitment Team on 01942 244000 if you have difficulty applying online.
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On-Call
Please note that some roles may require you to participate in an on-call rota, if the role is predominantly operational.
WWL has signed up to the Greater Manchester Continuous Service Commitment. and will recognise your continuous or ‘unbroken’ service in any Greater Manchester Local Authority or NHS organisation, Transport for Greater Manchester, Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service or Greater Manchester Combined Authority; giving you access to our service-related benefits.
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This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Name David Patterson Job title Therapy Lead for T+O Email address david.patterson@wwl.nhs.uk Telephone number 01257 256534
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