Therapy Assistant | Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust
| Posting date: | 04 April 2024 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £22,816 - £24,336 per annum, pro rata |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 04 May 2024 |
| Location: | Welwyn, AL6 9PW |
| Company: | Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 6185272/812-RG-24-RA-QVM-1 |
Summary
Hertfordshire Community Trust are excited to offer a full time Rehabilitation Assistant post within the In-patient Therapy Team at Queen Victoria Memorial Hospital.
The successful candidate will work within a skilled multi disciplinary team, and be an integral part of this in-patient service using a goal orientated approach. Support and regular supervision will be provided to enable the candidate to develop their rehabilitation therapy skills within the team and there will be opportunities for ongoing learning and development.
QVM is a 21 bedded unit that provides rehabilitation for patients with a wide range of conditions such as post fall, stroke, prolonged hospital stay, orthopaedic surgery prior to discharge into the community.
In addition to the basic salary, this post attracts a High Cost Area Supplement of 5% of basic salary subject to a minimum payment of £1,192 and a maximum payment of £2,011 per annum (pro rata where applicable).
• To work with the therapy staff to provide an integrated service to patients on the Bed Based Rehabilitation Unit
• To assist the qualified therapists in the assessment and treatment of patient
• To maintain stock and order equipment and supplies as necessary within the department
• To provide administrative support as necessary
• To assist the qualified therapists in the delivery of the therapy service on the bed based rehabilitation uni
• To carry out interventions and tasks as delegated by the qualified therapist
• To report back to qualified staff on patient progress and report when reassessment is require
• Prescribe, issue and adjust walking aids as directed by the Physiotherapists (following appropriate training) and discuss provision if concerned about the suitability of equipmen
A big thank you for considering joining us at Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust
You’ll find it a great place to work with many benefits offered to you as a member of our staff
We put our patients, their families and carers at the centre of our vision - Outstanding Services and Healthier Communities
Our staff are proud to be Innovative, Caring and Agile in their work to help achieve the Trust vision
We welcome diversity in our workforce and are interested in applicants from all backgrounds
We don’t want you to miss out so we’d like you to know that if we have a high level of interest in this role, the vacancy may close prior to the advertised closing date, so please make your application as soon as possible - Apply now
You’ve made a great decision to apply to join to HCT - we’re looking forward to taking the next steps of the journey with you.
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Closing date - 14th April 2024
This advert closes on Sunday 14 Apr 2024
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