Therapy Assistant

2 months ago


Grimsby, United Kingdom Northern Lincolnshire & Goole NHS Foundation Trust Full time

This post is based within the MSK Physiotherapy and Hand Therapy Dept at Diana Princess of Wales Hospital Grimsby and involves the delivery of therapeutic intervention to those who require rehabilitation following injury or illness. The post holder will become a valued part of an integrated physiotherapy and occupational therapy team providing a service to those attending the Out-Patient Physiotherapy and Hand Therapy department. The aim of this service is to work with patients, families and the wider multidisciplinary team to improve function following injury or illness and assist in self-management of long term conditions.

Regular clinical supervision and an in-house training programme will be provided to enable the post holder to develop the knowledge and skills necessary to undertake the role competently and confidently.This post combines administrative and patient facing clinical responsibilities including assessment, treatment and discharge planning once an appropriate level of competence has been demonstrated.

This post offers the challenges and rewards of working with people to maintain or restore function, maximise rehabilitation potential and plan for long-term management. High levels of personal resilience, self-motivation and professionalism are required to maintain a person-centred, compassionate focus in the fast paced and demanding environment of a busy out-patient setting.

ADMINISTRATIVE AND CLERICAL

Answer the telephone, take and pass on messages to the appropriate member of staff and make calls as required.

Record patient information, make patient appointments and arrange ambulance transport as necessary.

Where contributions are made to patient records use SOAP format or relevant care pathway.

Retrieve and return medical records, x-rays, etc. and information requested from other areas (i.e. library, printers, etc.) when required.

Retrieve, return and record equipment loans in and out of department and other areas (e.g. Wheelchair Services, Assisted Living Centre) as required.

Collect and collate statistics as related to the service.

Input data on computer, liaising with staff as appropriate.

Order stocks and supplies as directed.

Perform other clerical duties such as photocopying and filing of documents as required.

Use computer programmes as required.

HOUSE KEEPING

Clean, tidy and repair therapy equipment as directed to maintain its operational condition.

Routinely assist in keeping the clinical area/department tidy and clean.

Maintain hygiene and safety in all treatment areas as required.

Prepare treatment areas and clean afterwards as required.

To understand your responsibilities under and to adhere to all Trust Policies and Statutory requirements such as Health and Safety, Equal Opportunities, COSSH, Fire Safety, Complaints and Accident Reporting.

We’re a large organisation with three hospitals located in Scunthorpe, Grimsby and Goole. We also provide community services in North Lincolnshire. Our 6,500 members of staff care for and support a population of more than 400,000 people.

We encourage all our staff to innovate and adopt ‘best practice’ so we can deliver excellent care to our patients. We ask staff to live our values; kindness, courage and respect.

We are committed to recruiting the best people to work with us. You could be one of them.

In line with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the Recruitment & Workforce team will use and hold your personal data for the intended purpose and in line with the Recruitment & Workforce Privacy Statement.

“We are committed to safeguarding the welfare of children/vulnerable adults and expect the same commitment from all staff and volunteers”.

Please be aware that all new employees starting work with us will be charged for the cost of their DBS check, if it is required for their role.

We are committed to creating and maintaining a fair and supportive work environment and culture, where contributions are fully recognised and valued by all and staff feel empowered to carry out their duties to the best of their abilities. As employers we are committed to promoting and protecting the physical and mental health and well-being of all our staff. This underpins our values as set out in the NHS constitution, supports us to be an Employer of Choice and ultimately enables our employees to support the effective care of our patients.


  • Therapy Assistant

    1 month ago


    Grimsby, United Kingdom Northern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Foundation Trust Full time

    We are looking for an individual who is a team player to join our acute medicine therapy team. You should have communication skills that demonstrate a caring approach to patients, motivated and driven by quality to ensure that the patient receives the best possible care. Your role will be to provide assistance to therapy staff in Diana Princess of Wales...


  • Grimsby, United Kingdom Elysium Healthcare Full time

    Are you someone who is motivated, enthusiastic and passionate about working in Speech and Language Therapy? Then join small complex care services and residential care homes in Yorkshire and Humber (Grimsby, Barnsley and Rotherham). As a Speech and Language Therapy Assistant and become an integral part in peoples recovery process. As a Speech and Language...


  • Grimsby, United Kingdom Elysium Healthcare Full time

    Are you someone who is motivated, enthusiastic, and passionate about working in Speech and Language Therapy? Then join small complex care services and residential care homes in Yorkshire and Humber (Grimsby, Barnsley, and Rotherham).As a Speech and Language Therapy Assistant and become an integral part in people’s recovery process.As a Speech and Language...


  • Grimsby, United Kingdom Elysium Healthcare Full time

    Are you someone who is motivated, enthusiastic, and passionate about working in Speech and Language Therapy? Then join small complex care services and residential care homes in Yorkshire and Humber (Grimsby, Barnsley, and Rotherham).As a Speech and Language Therapy Assistant and become an integral part in people’s recovery process.As a Speech and Language...

  • Therapy Assistant

    1 month ago


    Grimsby, United Kingdom Northern Lincolnshire & Goole NHS Foundation Trust Full time

    We are looking for an individual who is a team player to join our acute Cardiac rehabilitation team, supporting Cardiac Rehab Nurses and Acute Physiotherapy services. You should have communication skills that demonstrate a caring approach to patients, motivated and driven by quality to ensure that the patient receives the best possible care. Your role will...


  • Grimsby, United Kingdom Northern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Foundation Trust Full time

    This post centres on the intervention of Occupational Therapy within the specialism of hand therapy. The post may also include general administrative and housekeeping tasks. There will be frequent use of computers to place information and data into relevant systems, including patient records. The post holder will independently treat allocated clients...


  • Grimsby, United Kingdom Northern Lincolnshire & Goole NHS Foundation Trust Full time

    This post centres on the intervention of Occupational Therapy within the specialism of hand therapy. The post may also include general administrative and housekeeping tasks. There will be frequent use of computers to place information and data into relevant systems, including patient records. The post holder will independently treat allocated clients...


  • Grimsby, United Kingdom Elysium Healthcare Full time

    Your responsibilities will include: Working closely with the people we support to develop and implement individualised easy read versions of their care documentation to promote co-production. Completing speech and language assessment tools and analysing results (with support from the SLT) Creating and maintaining the bank of Communication related...


  • Grimsby, United Kingdom Elysium Healthcare Full time

    Your responsibilities will include: Working closely with the people we support to develop and implement individualised easy read versions of their care documentation to promote co-production. Completing speech and language assessment tools and analysing results (with support from the SLT) Creating and maintaining the bank of Communication related...


  • Grimsby, United Kingdom Northern Lincolnshire & Goole NHS Foundation Trust Full time

    We currently have a full time vacancy within our Community & Therapy Team based across two sites Cromwell Primary Care Centre and Cleethorpes Primary Care Centre. We are seeking a person to undertake a range of clerical duties in line with the job description. 12 months experience in an administrative office environment, with good computer and keyboard...


  • Grimsby, North East Lincolnshire, United Kingdom Elysium Healthcare Full time

    Are you someone who is motivated, enthusiastic, and passionate about working in Speech and Language Therapy? Then join small complex care services and residential care homes in Yorkshire and Humber (Grimsby, Barnsley, and Rotherham). As a Speech and Language Therapy Assistant and become an integralpart in people's recovery process. As a Speech and...


  • Grimsby, North East Lincolnshire, United Kingdom Elysium Healthcare Full time

    Are you someone who is motivated, enthusiastic, and passionate about working in Speech and Language Therapy? Then join small complex care services and residential care homes in Yorkshire and Humber (Grimsby, Barnsley, and Rotherham). As a Speech and Language Therapy Assistant and become an integralpart in people's recovery process. As a Speech and...


  • Grimsby, United Kingdom Protocol Education Full time

    Art and Design graduate opportunitySecondary School TA/ LSAK3-4£77-85per dayHave you recently graduated with a degree in a creative subject? Are you wanting to work within an educational setting? Why not join the Protocol Education team of educators.Protocol Education is passionate about giving student the opportunity to begin their careers without the...


  • Grimsby, United Kingdom Protocol Education Full time

    Art and Design graduate opportunitySecondary School TA/ LSAK3-4£77-85per dayHave you recently graduated with a degree in a creative subject? Are you wanting to work within an educational setting? Why not join the Protocol Education team of educators.Protocol Education is passionate about giving student the opportunity to begin their careers without the...


  • Grimsby, United Kingdom Protocol Education Full time

    Art and Design graduate opportunitySecondary School TA/ LSAK3-4£77-85per dayHave you recently graduated with a degree in a creative subject? Are you wanting to work within an educational setting? Why not join the Protocol Education team of educators.Protocol Education is passionate about giving student the opportunity to begin their careers without the...


  • Grimsby, United Kingdom Protocol Education Full time

    Art and Design graduate opportunitySecondary School TA/ LSAK3-4£77-85per dayHave you recently graduated with a degree in a creative subject? Are you wanting to work within an educational setting? Why not join the Protocol Education team of educators.Protocol Education is passionate about giving student the opportunity to begin their careers without the...


  • Grimsby, United Kingdom NAViGO CiC Ltd Full time

    This is an exciting new role developed to support the ongoing pressures within Open Minds IAPT Service and a growing waiting list of service users waiting to access psychological therapy. We are looking for an enthusiastic, engaging individual who has experience in mental health care, establishing rapport and working with individuals who are experiencing...

  • Nursing Assistant

    1 month ago


    Grimsby, United Kingdom NAViGO CiC Ltd Full time

    Do you want a rewarding role working within a therapeutic environment providing specialist support to those requiring mental health rehabilitation, are you passionate about recovery and being an advocate for your service users? If yes you might be what we are looking for. We are in an exciting period of transition where we are further developing our model of...


  • Grimsby, United Kingdom Navigo Health and Social Care CIC Full time

    **JOB DESCRIPTION Post Title**: NHS Talking Therapies High Intensity Trainee Band: 6 Responsible to: NHS Talking Therapies Service Manager Accountable to: Assistant Director of Community Mental Health Services Job Purpose This is a training role within the NHS England service. The post-holder will work within the NHS Talking Therapies service providing high...


  • Grimsby, United Kingdom NAViGO CiC Ltd Full time

    Do you want a rewarding role working within a therapeutic environment helping to provide rehabilitation for those living with mental health needs? Are you passionate about recovery and being an advocate for your service users? If yes, you might be what we are looking for, We are in an exciting period of transition where we are further developing our model of...