Job summary
- Main area
- Orthopaedic Therapy (Physiotherapy & Occupational Therapy)
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 3
- Contract
- Permanent: 37.5 hours working alternate weekends as part of 7 day service
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week (37.5 hours working alternate weekends as part of 7 day service)
- Job ref
- 421-PSC-1367R
- Employer
- Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Harrogate District Hospital
- Town
- Harrogate
- Salary
- £22,816 - £24,336 per annum pro rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 06/08/2024 23:59
- Interview date
- 13/08/2024
Employer heading
Rehabilitation Assistant - Trauma & Orthopaedics
NHS AfC: Band 3
Job overview
Working as part of the inpatient Orthopaedic Therapy Team assisting physiotherapists and occupational therapists with the rehabilitation of patients in order to obtain and maintain maximum independence and functional ability following injury or planned orthopaedic surgery.
Main duties of the job
To deliver rehabilitation services within a multidisciplinary team to inpatients on both trauma and elective orthopaedic wards. Working closely with other professionals to ensure positive clinical outcomes and effectiveness by providing a co-ordinated service including continuity and quality of care.
To improve patient satisfaction and enhance the patient journey through the system by giving appropriate information, advice and education.
Working for our organisation
At Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust we provide outstanding care to both our patients and our staff. We support staff through benefits, health and wellbeing initiatives and opportunities for personal and professional development.
- An inclusive and supportive culture our Trust encourages staff to bring their whole selves to work and active Staff Networks identify areas for improvement.
- Staff Recognition - as well as regular appraisals, we recognise staff with our Making a Difference, Team of the Month Awards & Colleague Recognition Awards
- Employee Support and wellbeing - we have a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme, counselling service and fast track physiotherapy service for employees.
- Staff Benefits - We have a range of staff benefits and schemes to support staff health, engagement, wellbeing and inclusion.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
To play an active role in the Orthopaedic multi-disciplinary team.
To be involved in planning, preparing and implementing specialised rehabilitation programmes as directed by the Physiotherapist and Occupational Therapist responsible for the patient, according to treatment protocols, providing a 7 day service.
To perform a range of supporting administrative and housekeeping tasks
Please see attached Job Description for more information
Person specification
Requirements
Essential criteria
- 5 GCSE’s or equivalent
- Achieved or working towards a relevant qualification e.g.NVQ level 3 in Health/Social Care
- Experience as a Physiotherapy OT / Rehabilitation assistant / Support worker or similar
- Effective communication – written & verbal.
Desirable criteria
- Previous NHS experience
- Experience with the elderly/disabled
- Knowledge of orthopaedic conditions
Employer certification / accreditation badges
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Applicant requirements
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.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Karen Alford
- Job title
- Orthopaedic Therapy Team Leader
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01423 553751
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