Job overview
We are looking for a dynamic, forward thinking and enthusiastic Band Therapy Assistant with a specialist interest in older people to join our supportive and friendly integrated physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy team. The job role offers a broad range of experience across both short stay wards as well as specialist complex medicine units.
As a member of our large, friendly therapy team, under the supervision and guidance of qualified physiotherapists and occupational therapists, you will complete assessments, tasks, and interventions throughout the patient’s journey, from ward admission to discharge. You must have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, be self-motivated, and well as having a caring, compassionate approach to patient care. We encourage life-long learning and staff receive regular training and supervision for their personal and professional development.
If you are interested in this role and feel you meet the criteria, please take the time to contact me to discuss it further or arrange a visit using the contact details in the advert.
Main duties of the job
1. To work as a member of the Therapy Service team
2. To assist the therapist with a range of duties including patient-facing and administration.
3. Plan and provide programmes of therapeutic activity for patients, within the framework laid down by the therapists.
4. Implement and evaluate basic therapy interventions for patients in activities relating to their treatment programme
5. To record patient information including in electronic notes.
6. To maintain rehab equipment in the department.
7. To input patient data onto the IT system.
8. To support the ward active recovery support workers and therapy assistants informally.
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.
Our values, standards and behaviours define the quality of clinical care we offer and the professional relationships we make with our patients, colleagues and the wider community.
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