Bank Therapy Assistant

1 week ago


South West London, United Kingdom Bupa Full time

**Job Description**:
Bank Therapy Assistant

Cromwell Hospital, SW5 0TU

Hours: As required by department (service cover between 08:00 and 19:00) Monday to Friday

Rate: Competitive rate

Are you able to assist and work alongside and closely with Therapists in the care and rehabilitation of our patients whether children or adults? The post holder will maintain a high standard of patient care and continue clinical management programmes together with therapists.

The post-holder will work under the direction of qualified therapists and will require a period of induction and training, to achieve required competency to perform all tasks.

What will the role as our Bank Therapy Assistant look like?
- Assist and work along Therapists in the care and rehabilitation of our patients whether children or adults. The post holder will maintain a high standard of patient care and continue clinical management programmes alongside therapists.
- Participate in administrative and housekeeping duties to support the efficient and safe operation of the Therapy Department and to support the Therapy Reception team in times of need.
- Participate in the maintenance programmes of equipment and to ensure stock levels are sufficient.
- Undertake duties, both clinical and administrative, as required by Therapy staff.
- The post-holder will work under the direction of qualified therapists and will require a period of induction and training, to achieve required competency to perform all tasks.

What you’ll do:

- Provide a high standard of clinical assistance to all members of the Therapy team
- Carry out a range of basic interventions with patients following assessment, participation in Joint sessions and clear instruction from a qualified therapist.
- Be able to recognise change in the condition of a patient, decide whether to treat or monitor and document the patient response/reaction to any treatment undertaken.
- Assist with the care of patients including supervising or assisting with drinking, toileting, dressing and undressing as part of their treatment programme.
- Monitor patients’ physical and cognitive function whilst undertaking a range of activities and report changes to the therapist.
- Collect patients from the ward to attend their therapy sessions.
- Take part in the cleaning and maintaining of therapy gym and equipment including change of linen after each treatment.

What you’ll bring:

- Previous experience working in a healthcare/care service setting.
- Previous experience of interaction with the public/patients.
- Experience of working in a team.
- Previous experience in reception and administrative tasks.
- Able to manage own time and take responsibility for routine tasks.
- Ability to prioritise between urgent and routine tasks.
- Able to use initiative and demonstrate flexibility.
- Physically able to manage demands of rehabilitation.

Why Bupa?

We are a health insurer and provider. With no shareholders, our customers are our focus. We reinvest profits into providing more and better healthcare for the benefit of current and future customers.

Our benefits are driven by what matters to our people. It’s important to us that these benefits support a work-life balance that keeps people healthy, both mentally and physically. Alongside flexible hours to suit your own circumstances you’ll also be able to take advantage of other great benefits:

- Discounted private medical insurance to help you keep fit and healthy
- Various family friendly benefits and discounts online from shopping, entertainment, eating out and insurance cover.
- Subsidised staff canteen and coffee shop lead by expert caterers.
- Subsidised gym membership to aid your physical and mental wellbeing

Diversity and Inclusion:
Bupa is committed to making sure that every applicant is assessed solely on personal merit and qualifications. We actively celebrate the diversity of our colleagues and provide an inclusive environment so you can bring your true self to Bupa. We’ll make sure you are treated fairly regardless of disability or circumstance. That’s why we’re happy to offer reasonable adjustments as part of our recruitment process to anyone that needs them.

Whether you’ve found your feet or are discovering a new path.

Welcome to a place that celebrates you.

This isn’t where you've been.

This is where you're going.

This is what we have belief in.

Time Type:
Full time



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