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Therapy Assistant (Neurology) | Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
| Posting date: | 21 June 2024 |
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| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £30,279 - £33,116 per annum incl. HCAS Pro rata |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 21 July 2024 |
| Location: | London, SW10 9NH |
| Company: | Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 6390818/289-CSS-1529 |
Summary
Therapy Assistant - Neurology
Chelsea and Westminster Hospital
There is an exciting opportunity for a permanent part-time (15 hours) Band 4 Therapy Assistant to join our Therapy Service at Chelsea and Westminster Hospital
You will be working in the Neurology / Stroke Team which consists of Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists and Therapy Assistants. We provide therapy to adults who are in hospital as a result of an strokes and neurological and medical conditions, assisting them to regain mobility and independence with day to day tasks.
You will require some background and experience in a health care setting as this post requires you to work in a busy hospital environment with patients, families and other professionals.
The job description provides details on the clinical, administrative and communication requirements and responsibilities of this post. However, the key role will be to support the Occupational Therapists and Physiotherapists to deliver therapeutic care to the patients following admission to hospital.
You will also be responsible for -
· Delegated administration duties for individuals and the clinical team in which you are working
· Liaison and communication with therapists and other professionals
· Dealing sensitively with patients and their families
· Maintaining treatment areas and equipment
· Maintaining accurate documentation and written feedback of therapy sessions
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Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is proud to be one of the top performing and safest trusts in England. We have two main acute hospital sites—Chelsea and Westminster Hospital and West Middlesex University Hospital, plus our award-winning clinics across North West London and beyond.
Please see job description for further details and please don't hesitate to ask any questions to t.huynh@nhs.net
This advert closes on Friday 5 Jul 2024