Rehabilitation Assistant

1 week ago

Swindon, United Kingdom Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Full time

The Orthopaedic Therapy Team is looking for a dynamic and forward thinking Rehabilitation Assistant to join our integrated team of Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists and Rehabilitation Assistants.

Our team treat Orthopaedic patients of all ages, who have undergone elective surgery or experienced traumatic injuries to support patients in their recovery.

You will work closely with the therapists to deliver treatment plans in the ward environment and will be involved with assessment of patients at the pre operative stage in the outpatient clinic.

You will need excellent communication skills and must be willing to work as part of a forward thinking and dynamic team. Previous experience in a similar role is essential for this post.

Appropriate training will be given in order to achieve a set of competencies which are essential for this role.

To work as part of the multidisciplinary team and assist therapists to assess, plan and deliver treatment plans for Orthopaedic patients, of all ages, under the care of Great Western Hospital.

This role also involves administration and clerical duties to assist with the smooth running of the department.

To work with all orthopaedic patients, of any age, under the care of GWH. Locations include PAC, wards and community.

To assess patients with routine and non-complex conditions independently according to agreed guidelines and documentation.

To follow identified guidelines and treatment programmes and implement these in collaboration with the occupational therapist or physiotherapist if required.

Our STAR values are at the heart of everything we do. You can expect to see them in the way we act and the way we treat each other. Our values make us who we are. We will expect your values and behaviours to reflect the STAR:
**Values of the organisation**:
Service We will put our patients first
Teamwork We will work together
Ambition We will aspire to provide the best service
Respect We will act with integrity

To be responsible for progressing treatment following regimes or guidelines.

To discharge case simple patients when they have achieved their goals.

To contribute to discharge planning including MDT meetings.

To participate in the orthopaedic weekend working scheme.

To assist the therapists with any patient that requires more than one person to treat or mobilise.

To carry out and to supervise exercise regimes and treatment programmes the therapist has prescribed.

To be involved, where necessary, with the washing, dressing and personal care of patients, and cleaning of equipment.

Please see the attached job description for full information.

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