Therapy Assistant

2 weeks ago


Watford, Hertfordshire, United Kingdom NHS Professionals Full time

Job Title:
Therapy assistant - Orthopaedic

Grade:
Band 3

Trust:
West Hertfordshire Hospitals NHS Trust

Location:
Watford General Hospital, Vicarage Road, Watford, WD18 0HB

Ward/Dept:
Acute Therapy Service

Hours:
Full time -
37.5 hours per week

Shift Pattern:
Mon-Fri, 8-4pm

Pay Rates - Day: £12.25

The Role


Are you a therapy assistant that would like a new challenge? This vacancy has arisen within our well-established Inpatient Therapy Service, and within our Band 3 Physiotherapy Assistant tier at Watford Hospital.


This post would be suitable for an individual with a particular interest in assisting patients to become as independent as possible.

The role would also include supporting our qualified members of staff to deliver complex treatments to dependent patients who have had Orthopaedic surgery.


The Trust/Ward/Department


West Hertfordshire Hospitals values include Commitment, Care and Quality, as reflected in their vision statement "The very best care, for every patient, every day".

To recognise the hard work of their staff each month, West Hertfordshire Hospitals NHS Trust they take time to recognise a member of staff who has gone the extra mile in a 'Celebrating Excellence' staff award.

Their hospitals are on the doorstep of London, with excellent schools, award-winning parks, and great recreational facilities - all surrounded by beautiful countryside.


The Responsibilities

  • To provide both clinical and administrative support to qualified staff providing patient care. Implement and progress agreed planned treatment programmes.
  • Nonclinical duties include data inputting and housekeeping which aid the efficient running of the department.
  • To provide both clinical and administrative support to qualified staff providing patient care
Orthopaedic placement - Familiar with acute patients, post op rehab such as bed exercises, mobility and stairs assessments

In addition to experience, all Qualified roles will be required to provide evidence of

  • Relevant Qualifications
  • Registration with the relevant Registration Body if applicable.

Who are NHS Professionals?


If a hospital cannot supply staff on a ward or area, due to increased demand, sickness, or common staff shortages, they need to call upon Bank staff.

NHS Professionals works with Trusts to develop a 'Bank' of highly skilled workers who want to work flexibly with the NHS.


Why NHS Professionals?
We value your skills, dedication, and commitment in supporting your local Trust and the NHS. We believe together we continue to deliver world-class healthcare service to our patients.

In return for your hard work commitment NHS Professionals (NHSP) can offer you some fantastic benefits:

  • Competitive Pay Rates
  • work this week, get paid next week
  • First choice of placements at over 50 NHS Trusts in England
  • Dedicated consultants
  • Flexible working options
  • Free DBS and free training
  • Build holiday allowance
  • Support when you need it 24/7 365 days
  • Call us anytime on
  • Stakeholder pension scheme

Salary:
£12.25 per hour

Schedule:

  • Monday to Friday

Work Location:
In person

Reference ID: 68064

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