We are looking for a Band 4 Therapy Assistant Practitioner to join the Inpatient Therapy service. You will be working with experienced Physiotherapists and Occupational Therapists on the acute wards helping patients during their acute inpatient journey, promoting recovery, independence and supporting timely discharges.
This role has been designed with the specific focus of supporting our patient flow through the management of equipment provision. The post holder will therefore be the central point of contact for equipment ordering. The successful candidate will have responsibility for on-site stock management of the equipment stores including audits and representing the department at Community Equipment forums.
The role will include working clinically, including weekend working (with rota days off during the week).
Key Responsibilities:
* Point of contact for equipment ordering and provision
* Stock management and auditing of on-site equipment stores
* Representing Therapy Department at Community Equipment forum
* Providing clinical input on the Inpatient Wards, within the scope of Band 4 Competencies
University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust, rated as good by the Care Quality Commission, is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the UK. We are extremely proud of our employees across our hospital sites, with high quality patient care at the heart of everything we do.
Boasting some of the most modern facilities in Western Europe, the Trust is renowned for being at the forefront of research and innovation as part of its blossoming reputation as a worldwide leader in healthcare.
We are proud to be recognised as a Pathway to Excellence designated organisation – please click the link for further details about this prestigious award. Pathway To Excellence - University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire (uhcw.nhs.uk)
By joining our exciting journey, you will form part of a passionate, talented team and will be able to access a wide range of learning and development opportunities. There has never been a better time to join our team.
The Trust is committed to building an organisation that makes full use of the talents, skills, experience, and different perspectives available in our diverse society. We want everyone to feel they are respected, valued, can achieve their potential and receive the most appropriate and relevant care. We will create an environment where the equality and human rights principles of fairness, respect, equality, dignity and autonomy are promoted and are part of the organisation's core values.
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Charis Davey Job title: Clinical Service Manager Email address: charis.davey@uhcw.nhs.uk Telephone number: 02476 965 034
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