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Senior Therapy Assistant - Peterborough

North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust, Peterborough

Senior Therapy Assistant - Peterborough

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North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust, Peterborough

  • Full time
  • Permanent
  • Onsite working

Posted today, 7 Jan | Get your application in now to be one of the first to apply.

Closing date: Closing date not specified

job Ref: 53ba83288da142b0ad02140cdc971f1b

Full Job Description

  • To support patients with mobility and transfer practice
  • To support patients, their families and carers to maximise their participation in the attainment of their rehabilitation goals by following treatment programmes developed and provided by the Allied Health Professionals (AHP) involved
  • Assisting the therapists and wider MDT with discharge planning
  • Completing functional tasks delegated by the therapists to support the patient in returning to their previous level of function
  • Assisting on visits to patients homes to assess their discharge needs
  • To work as a supervised member of the multidisciplinary team, maintaining good communication with the AHPs, and other members of the multi-disciplinary team e.g. doctors, nurses and social workers to try to achieve the Predicted Date of Discharge (PDD).

    An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Full time Band 3 Senior Therapy Assistant to join the Inpatient Therapy Orthopaedic Team. The post will involve cross site working at both the Peterborough and Hinchingbrooke sites. The Orthopaedic team provides inpatient therapy services to trauma and elective orthopaedic patients at both Peterborough City and Hinchingbrooke Hospitals and is very dynamic and forward-thinking.
    • If you are enthusiastic and motivated with a passion for caring, this exciting role could be for you. The ideal candidate will have a strong team work ethic, a kind and caring nature and a willingness to learn and develop.Experience of working as a therapy assistant or in a hospital/caring rehabilitation environment is essential.

    We are committed to promoting diversity and inclusion in our workforce and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, with a special focus on welcoming individuals from disabled, Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic (BAME) communities, as well as those from our local area. In line with our dedication to employee support, we offer a variety of benefits. For more information, please see the attached staff benefits leaflet. We strive to create a supportive and inclusive workplace where employees feel valued and empowered to excel in their roles. Join us and become part of a team dedicated to making a positive difference in our community.

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