Band 4 Orthopaedic/Surgical Physiotherapy Assistant
| Posting date: | 24 April 2024 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £29,460 - £31,909 Per Annum Inclusive |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 24 May 2024 |
| Location: | Romford/Ilford, RM7 0AG |
| Company: | Barking Havering and Redbridge University Hospitals NHS Trust |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 6255386/162-5949-AV |
Summary
A Vacancy at Barking Havering and Redbridge Univ Hospitals NHS Trust.
Across the sites of Barking and Dagenham, Havering, and Redbridge University Hospitals Trust (BHRUT) we are pleased to offer a number of exciting opportunities for Physiotherapist Assistants with a special interest in Orthopaedics and Surgery at a Band 4 level, to join our friendly and highly skilled team of Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, and support staff on a full-time basis.
The post will include working with elective orthopaedic inpatients, the elective surgery pre-assessment team, elective patients from other surgical specialties, and our developing prehabilitation service for elective joint replacements as well as delivering joint replacement education sessions pre-operatively.
The successful candidate will be able to assess and discharge patients independently as well as provide advice and support to patients and family members. They will have excellent communication and reasoning skills. The post involves close working with the MDT to provide evidence-based patient-centred care in a variety of settings. In return you will receive regular supervision and support, as well as training and career development opportunities.
Due to recent investments this is a new exciting time within the team, with lots of opportunities for involvement in service development. As we work towards the goal establishing the best care and treatment for our patients throughout their journey at BHRUT.
The post will include weekend and twilight working.
• To accept routine patient referrals to orthopaedics and surgery, and assess and treat according to protocols and guidelines.
• To work independently with access to supervision as required. To maintain close communication with the therapy team to facilitate patient care.
• To actively lead and co-ordinate the Therapy Assistant in-service training programme.
• To actively participate in team and departmental in-service training. Work alongside qualified therapist in the induction of new staff.
• To carry out other duties deemed necessary by the lead clinician in discussion with the post holder to ensure adequate provision of service.
We provide care for the residents of three diverse London boroughs. Most of our 7,800 permanent staff live in Barking and Dagenham, Havering and Redbridge and the majority are from black, Asian and minority ethnic groups. We also provide healthcare services to people in south west Essex, and specialist neurosciences services to the whole of the county.
Our services include all the major specialties of large acute hospitals and we operate from two main sites - King George Hospital in Goodmayes and Queen’s Hospital in Romford. We have two of the busiest emergency departments in London – more than 300,000 people visited our A&Es in 2023. We also provide outpatient services at Brentwood Community Hospital, Barking Community Hospital, Loxford Polyclinic, and Harold Wood Polyclinic.
We’re pleased to be leading the way inreducing the time our patientswait to get the treatment they need. The Elective Surgical Hub at King George Hospital is one of eight to beaccredited as part of a national scheme; the Care Quality Commission has raised the ratings for urgent and emergency care at Queen’s and King George hospitals; and data released by NHS England showed that the Trust was the most improved in 2023 for reducing waits for emergency care.
We are particularly proud of our regional Neurosciences Centre; Radiotherapy Centre; Hyper Acute Stroke Unit; and dedicated breast care service at King George Hospital. We’re also part of theNorth East London Cancer Alliance.
For further information on this role, please see the attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification.
The person specification listed below is not the full specification requirements for the role. Please ensure you review the full specification on the job description prior to submitting your application.
Applicants are advised to read all the information on the advert and the supporting information before completing and submitting an application. As you complete your application please ensure you clearly demonstrate how you meet the criteria in the person specification for this post by adequately completing the supporting information section of the application form.
All new staff appointed at the Trust are subject to a probationary period.
Applications should be made online, however, queries regarding the application process, assistance with completion of the application form or if you require any adjustments (for applicants with a disability) please contact Amanda Vickers, Recruitment Advisor, on 01708 435000 ext. 5926. Further details regarding the post may be obtained by contacting the manager as per the contact details above.
This advert closes on Wednesday 8 May 2024
Across the sites of Barking and Dagenham, Havering, and Redbridge University Hospitals Trust (BHRUT) we are pleased to offer a number of exciting opportunities for Physiotherapist Assistants with a special interest in Orthopaedics and Surgery at a Band 4 level, to join our friendly and highly skilled team of Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, and support staff on a full-time basis.
The post will include working with elective orthopaedic inpatients, the elective surgery pre-assessment team, elective patients from other surgical specialties, and our developing prehabilitation service for elective joint replacements as well as delivering joint replacement education sessions pre-operatively.
The successful candidate will be able to assess and discharge patients independently as well as provide advice and support to patients and family members. They will have excellent communication and reasoning skills. The post involves close working with the MDT to provide evidence-based patient-centred care in a variety of settings. In return you will receive regular supervision and support, as well as training and career development opportunities.
Due to recent investments this is a new exciting time within the team, with lots of opportunities for involvement in service development. As we work towards the goal establishing the best care and treatment for our patients throughout their journey at BHRUT.
The post will include weekend and twilight working.
• To accept routine patient referrals to orthopaedics and surgery, and assess and treat according to protocols and guidelines.
• To work independently with access to supervision as required. To maintain close communication with the therapy team to facilitate patient care.
• To actively lead and co-ordinate the Therapy Assistant in-service training programme.
• To actively participate in team and departmental in-service training. Work alongside qualified therapist in the induction of new staff.
• To carry out other duties deemed necessary by the lead clinician in discussion with the post holder to ensure adequate provision of service.
We provide care for the residents of three diverse London boroughs. Most of our 7,800 permanent staff live in Barking and Dagenham, Havering and Redbridge and the majority are from black, Asian and minority ethnic groups. We also provide healthcare services to people in south west Essex, and specialist neurosciences services to the whole of the county.
Our services include all the major specialties of large acute hospitals and we operate from two main sites - King George Hospital in Goodmayes and Queen’s Hospital in Romford. We have two of the busiest emergency departments in London – more than 300,000 people visited our A&Es in 2023. We also provide outpatient services at Brentwood Community Hospital, Barking Community Hospital, Loxford Polyclinic, and Harold Wood Polyclinic.
We’re pleased to be leading the way inreducing the time our patientswait to get the treatment they need. The Elective Surgical Hub at King George Hospital is one of eight to beaccredited as part of a national scheme; the Care Quality Commission has raised the ratings for urgent and emergency care at Queen’s and King George hospitals; and data released by NHS England showed that the Trust was the most improved in 2023 for reducing waits for emergency care.
We are particularly proud of our regional Neurosciences Centre; Radiotherapy Centre; Hyper Acute Stroke Unit; and dedicated breast care service at King George Hospital. We’re also part of theNorth East London Cancer Alliance.
For further information on this role, please see the attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification.
The person specification listed below is not the full specification requirements for the role. Please ensure you review the full specification on the job description prior to submitting your application.
Applicants are advised to read all the information on the advert and the supporting information before completing and submitting an application. As you complete your application please ensure you clearly demonstrate how you meet the criteria in the person specification for this post by adequately completing the supporting information section of the application form.
All new staff appointed at the Trust are subject to a probationary period.
Applications should be made online, however, queries regarding the application process, assistance with completion of the application form or if you require any adjustments (for applicants with a disability) please contact Amanda Vickers, Recruitment Advisor, on 01708 435000 ext. 5926. Further details regarding the post may be obtained by contacting the manager as per the contact details above.
This advert closes on Wednesday 8 May 2024
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