Orthopaedic Therapy Technical Assistant

1 week ago

Ashford, Kent, United Kingdom Ashford and St. Peter's Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Full time

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Therapy Technical Assistant to join our dynamic, friendly and supportive team of orthopaedic physiotherapists and occupational therapists.

The team are based at Ashford Hospital, Surrey.


We are looking for an enthusiastic, motivated person with physiotherapy or occupational therapy assistant experience, good communication skills and the ability to work with people as part of a multidisciplinary team.

The therapy team treat a variety of orthopaedic conditions such as Total Hip and Knee Replacements, Shoulder surgery and Arthroscopic surgery.


The successful post holder will assist with exciting developments such as the 24 hour total hip arthroplasty pathway, pre-op joint replacement telephone consultations and demonstrate the ability to work autonomously as well as part of the team.

Non-clinical duties will include; cleaning and maintenance of therapy equipment and treatment areas, stock maintenance and pre-operative telephone triage. You will be supported to develop your clinical skills through formal supervision and appraisal.

There may also be a requirement to assist on the Orthopaedic Trauma Ward at St peter's Hospital as both teams work closely together so flexibility is essential.

To be part of the Orthopaedic multidisciplinary team (MDT) and implement specific treatment programmes or interventions delegated by qualified therapy staff

To contribute to patient education and advice giving to patients, staff and families/ carers.

To work in close liaison with the team clinicians (OT/PT) to assist them with their duties.

To carry out assessment and rehabilitation as determined by patients' needs and progress/ adapt patient's rehabilitation to enable them to meet the elective orthopaedic criteria for discharge


Issue basic equipment to assist patients with everyday tasks and identify the need for onward support/ care in the community and action referrals for these.

Have a good understanding of community services available to our patients and how to access them.


To undertake non-clinical duties such as; ordering/delivering equipment, recording patient contacts on Trust IT system, writing electronic notes, monitoring stock.


To participate in CPD and develop knowledge and skills by attending relevant training and keeping mandatory training up to date.

This post requires a flexible approach to working.

This includes being active member of the weekend rota, and cover of statutory and public holidays, cross-site support to the trauma wards and maintaining the competency required to work at Band 4 level.

Ashford and St.

Peters Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust serves a population of more than 410,000 people living in North-West Surrey, parts of Hounslow and beyond.


Over 3,700 highly trained doctors, nurses, midwives, therapists, healthcare scientists and other support staff make up our workforce, providing a wide range of services across our two hospital sites, Ashford, Ashford, Surrey and St Peter's, Chertsey, Surrey.

We also run many specialist clinics in the community and local community hospitals and other healthcare facilities.

Our vision is to be one of the best healthcare Trusts in the country.

There has never been a better time to join us in the NHS at Ashford & St Peters Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust with our strong commitment to staff health and wellbeing.

We are committed to providing continuous professional development, staff benefits and flexibility to shape our workforce around our patient care.

Please see full Job description document

Clinical

  • To work in collaboration with other team members to provide therapy input for patients within the speciality.
  • To provide therapeutic assessment and intervention for individual patients according to their needs.
  • To work with a varied caseload of patients
  • To advise on the use and provision of mobility and functional equipment.
  • To work in conjunction with patients and carers on specific issues, as directed by the therapy staff, and to deal with their concerns as they arise.
  • To be aware of problems that could affect the patients progress and report back any changes to the therapist.
Managerial

  • Manage and prioritise own patient caseload as delegated by the therapists.
  • To ensure supplies of equipment are maintained and prepare orders when appropriate.
Communication

  • To develop rapport with patients, encourage their interest and participation, in a manner, which promotes dignity, selfesteem and choice. This requires empathy, sensitivity and good interpersonal skills.
  • To use effective communication tools, verbal and nonverbal to communicate treatment programmes and plans to patients who may have barriers to understanding or communicating e.g. blind, deaf, dysphasic or who do not have English as a first language.
  • To attend appropriate meetings and liaise with other agencies and members of the multidisciplinary team, participating in the clinical decisionmaking process to ensure plan

  • Therapy Assistant, Elective Orthopaedics

    1 week ago

    Ashford, Kent, United Kingdom Ashford & St. Peter's Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Full time

    Detailed job description and main responsibilities Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification for full details of the role and the essential and desirable criteria for applicantsMain Duties: To carry out initial assessments (within scope of practice) and therapy regimes following assessment by qualified physiotherapy or occupational therapy...

  • Therapy Assistant Practitioner

    1 week ago

    Ashford, Kent, United Kingdom East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust Full time

    An exciting opportunity has arisen to work within the Emergency Department at the William Harvey Hospital across our Frailty and Therapy & Discharge Service teams in a rotational position.The team is an integrated team of therapists and discharge managers working with acute and community services to ensure that patients attending our emergency department...

  • MSK Physiotherapist

    1 week ago

    Ashford, Kent, United Kingdom One Healthcare Partners Limited Full time

    MSK PhysiotherapistDo you love treating acute injuries? Do you wish you had more time to spend with your patients? Are you sick of having to discharge patients before they're ready?Would you like dedicated administration time to allow you to focus on your patients? Then keep reading...One Ashford Hospital, part of the Phoenix Hospital Group, has an exciting...

  • Therapy Assistant

    1 week ago

    Ashford, Kent, United Kingdom Ashford & St. Peter's Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Full time

    Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification for full details of the role and the essential and desirable criteria for applicants.

  • Clinical Specialist Occupational Therapist in T&O

    1 week ago

    Ashford, Kent, United Kingdom East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust Full time

    Job summary We have an exciting opportunity to join our T&O inpatient Team at the William Harvey Hospital. The successful candidate will be working alongside colleagues within the team providing a high quality service to a variety of patients within Trauma and Orthopaedic wards, extending into the wider community setting. There will also be the...

  • Registered Veterinary Nurse

    1 week ago

    Ashford, Kent, United Kingdom bvsjobs.co - Jobboard Full time

    Registered Veterinary Nurse - Kent - Generous Salary 0 Applications Location: Ashford, Kent Job Type: Full Time [n/a] An exciting opportunity has arisen for a dedicated RVN to join a friendly team of 6 Vets, 5.5 Nurses, 1 Student Nurse, 2 Veterinary Care Assistants, 4 Client Care Advisors at a well-established SA practice in Kent. This is a...

  • Ashford Retail Sales Assistant

    1 week ago

    Ashford, Kent, United Kingdom Woking & Sam Beare Hospices Full time

    Location: AshfordStatus: 22.5 hours a weekSalary: £10.42 per hourClosing date: 10th DecemberWoking & Sam Beare Hospice are pleased to announce the following position:Ashford Retail Sales Assistant:We are a patient-centred charity that delivers palliative and end of life care to thousands of people each year with advanced life-limiting illnesses who live in...

  • Designer / Technical Support Interesting Business

    1 month ago

    Ashford, Kent, United Kingdom Office Angels Full time

    Are you a creative and Tech-savvy individual? Do you have a degree in Electrical Engineering and/or experience using CAD? If you have a passion for design, technical support, and customer service, this could be the perfect role for youYou'll be joining a growing family business, who are based in the most modern, super high tech offices in Ashford This...

  • Designer / Technical Support Interesting Business

    4 weeks ago

    Ashford, Kent, United Kingdom Office Angels Full time

    Are you a creative and Tech-savvy individual? Do you have a degree in Electrical Engineering and/or experience using CAD? If you have a passion for design, technical support, and customer service, this could be the perfect role for youYou'll be joining a growing family business, who are based in the most modern, super high tech offices in Ashford This...

  • Complex Care Assistants

    1 week ago

    Ashford, Kent, United Kingdom Sonderwell Full time

    Location – AshfordDays of work - Monday to Friday Hours – 8am-4pm Enviva, part of the Sonderwell Group are looking for Complex Care Assistants in the Ashford area. We provide the highest quality complex care at home to clients by employing the best possible staff to provide that care. Our dedicated team of healthcare professionals is here to help and...

  • Specialist Speech and Language Therapist

    1 week ago

    Ashford, Kent, United Kingdom East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust Full time

    Job summary An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the friendly, dynamic Children and Young People's Therapy Team. This post has two key elements to it the first is as a speech and language therapist delivering support and intervention as part of the Balanced System in schools within the Ashford area. If the successful candidate has an interest in...

  • Complex Care Assistants

    4 weeks ago

    Ashford, Kent, United Kingdom Sonderwell Part time

    Location – Ashford Days of work - Monday to Friday Hours – 8am-4pm Enviva, part of the Sonderwell Group are looking for Complex Care Assistants in the Ashford area. We provide the highest quality complex care at home to clients by employing the best possible staff to provide that care. Our dedicated team of healthcare...

  • Complex Care Assistants

    4 weeks ago

    Ashford, Kent, United Kingdom Sonderwell Part time

    Location – Ashford Days of work - Monday to Friday Hours – 8am-4pm Enviva, part of the Sonderwell Group are looking for Complex Care Assistants in the Ashford area. We provide the highest quality complex care at home to clients by employing the best possible staff to provide that care. Our dedicated team of healthcare...

  • Clinical Pharmacy Assistant Technical Officer

    1 week ago

    Ashford, Kent, United Kingdom East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust Full time

    Job summary Pharmacy experience not required as all training will be provided. We are looking for passionate and ambitious pharmacy assistants to join our friendly and enthusiastic team at the William Harvey Hospital, Ashford, Kent. As a clinical pharmacy assistant, you will be working with a a friendly and supportive team supplying medication to the...

  • Wellbeing Practitioner

    1 week ago

    Ashford, Kent, United Kingdom Pilgrims Hospices in East Kent Full time

    The Wellbeing Practitioner will also manage and monitor the volunteer element of the Therapy Centres, with the support of the Wellbeing Practitioner Team Leader and Human Resources. The Wellbeing Practitioner will work autonomously in Pilgrims Therapy Centres, as part of the services provided by Pilgrims Hospices and play an active part in raising the...

  • Assistant Manager

    1 week ago

    Ashford, Kent, United Kingdom Zachary Daniels Recruitment Full time

    Assistant Manager | Fashion Retailer | Canterbury | £30,000Zachary Daniels has a fantastic opportunity to join a market leading premium retailer as their new Assistant Manager This is a great role for a retail manager who wants to be fast tracked to be a Store Manager and progress quickly. The Assistant Manager will have a number of key responsibilities...

  • Assistant Manager

    3 weeks ago

    Ashford, Kent, United Kingdom Zachary Daniels Recruitment Full time

    Assistant Manager | Fashion Retailer | Canterbury | £30,000Zachary Daniels has a fantastic opportunity to join a market leading premium retailer as their new Assistant Manager This is a great role for a retail manager who wants to be fast tracked to be a Store Manager and progress quickly. The Assistant Manager will have a number of key responsibilities...

  • Retail SPA Consultant

    1 week ago

    Ashford, Kent, United Kingdom Elemis Full time

    Main purpose of the Job:To assist the Account Manager within the day to day running of the Elemis Account by promoting the sales of Elemis products and to develop and grow the retail sales of the Elemis brand using both internal and external promotional activity on a day-to-day basis, ensuring the Company standards are maintained at all times to the highest...

  • Operations Assistant

    1 week ago

    Ashford, Kent, United Kingdom Ascertus Limited Full time

    About usAscertus Limited is an inclusive, supportive and professional IT company.Our work environment includes: Growth opportunities Company perks Regular social events Workfromhome days Safe work environment Wellness programmes Casual work attire Modern office setting Relaxed atmosphere Professional and softskills developmentThe RoleThe Operations Assistant...

  • Workshop Assistant

    1 week ago

    Ashford, Kent, United Kingdom Kingsnorth Engineering Full time

    Job Overview:Responsibilities: Assist in maintaining equipment and machinery Perform heavy lifting as needed Provide excellent customer service when interacting with clients Use mechanical knowledge to solve technical issues Operate hand tools efficientlyQualifications: Ability to lift heavy objects and perform physical tasks Familiarity with CNC machines...