Bank - Therapy Assistant
6 months ago
Applicants must possess excellent literacy & communication skills and should be prepared to work within a flexible working environment. A passion for therapy is essential as is a commitment to integrated working. Applicants must hold an NVQ level 3 or equivalent. Applicants are asked to include if they have experience with working with any of the above disciplines previously.
Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust was created on 1 October 2019 following the merger of two adult acute Trusts, Aintree University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and the Royal Liverpool and Broadgreen University Hospitals NHS Trust.
The merger provides an opportunity to reconfigure services in a way that provides the best healthcare services to the city and improves the quality of care and health outcomes that patients experience.
The Trust runs Aintree University Hospital, Broadgreen Hospital, Liverpool University Dental Hospital and the Royal Liverpool University Hospital.
It serves a core population of around 630,000 people across Merseyside as well as providing a range of highly specialist services to a catchment area of more than two million people in the North West region and beyond.
**Follow us on Social Media**:
Facebook - Liverpool University Hospitals Careers
Under the instruction of the qualified Therapist assist in carrying out care and exercise programmes with patients in a manner that respects people’s abilities, privacy, dignity and individuality.
Treat patient individually or in a group in a variety of settings with supervision from the qualified Therapist e.g. outpatient department, ward, hydrotherapy and critical care.
To liaise regularly with the qualified Therapist regarding treatment progression and ongoing care. Reporting to Therapist any lack of progression or negative changes in patients ability to undertake treatment session.
To work as a member of the therapy team and multidisciplinary team, sharing information with team members.
Assist on home visits under the direction of a qualified Therapist or technical instructor and arrange transport and complete relevant documentation.
Issue, fit and retrieve Therapy equipment under the supervision of a qualified Therapist in ward or home setting keeping accurate records of this activity.
Ensure equipment within department is clean and fit for its purpose.
Assist patients to access and use toilet facilities.
Transfer patients safely between ward, clinics and treatment areas as requested.
To receive and prepare patients for therapy treatments.
To prepare and maintain equipment and Therapy treatment areas including household duties.
To ensure effective internal and external two-way communication with patients, carers and all other health and social care professionals regarding aspects of patient care, providing and receiving complex information which requires empathy and reassurance, communicating where there may be barriers to understanding.
Maintain accurate and timely records of treatments as directed by the qualified Therapist.
To order therapy equipment and supplies under the direction of Technical Instructor/Therapist and authorised signatories.
To participate in departmental planned out of hours working (optional)
-
Bank - Therapy Assistant
2 days ago
Liverpool, United Kingdom Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Full timeAn exciting opportunity has arisen for compassionate, well-motivated people to join our Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Therapy service, as bank therapy assistants at band 2. **Key responsibilities**: - Carry out therapeutic activities with patients as part of therapy treatment with the direction of the leading therapist. - Interacting...
-
Bank - Therapy Assistant
8 months ago
Liverpool, United Kingdom Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Full timeUnder the instruction of the qualified Therapist assist in carrying out care and exercise programmes with patients in a manner that respects peoples abilities, privacy, dignity and individuality. Treat patient individually or in a group in a variety of settings with supervision from the qualified Therapist e.g. outpatient department, ward, hydrotherapy and...
-
Therapy Assistant
7 months ago
Liverpool, United Kingdom Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Full timeLiverpool Universities Hospitals Foundation Trust Therapies Directorate are looking for enthusiastic and reliable team players to join them as therapy assistants. Therapies includes Dietetics, Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy, Orthotics, Podiatry and Speech and Language Therapy. Therapy assistants work alongside clinicians assisting patients in their...
-
Therapy Assistant
7 months ago
Liverpool, United Kingdom Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Full timeBand 3 Therapy Assistant Ambulatory Specialist Palliative Care Team - Woodlands Hospice 37.5 hours per week We are seeking an enthusiastic therapy assistant with specialist palliative care experience or transferable skills to join our expanding therapy team based at Woodlands Hospice. The team consists of a Therapy Services Manager, Occupational...
-
Assisted Animal Therapist
7 months ago
Liverpool, United Kingdom Hope's Therapy Dogs Full time**Hopes Therapy Dogs - new positions available.** Due to expansion and increasing demand for our services, an exciting position has become available for an **Assisted Animal Play Therapist** to work in school term time with their own therapy dog. **We are looking for: -** 1) A qualified therapist, teacher, or registered children’s counsellor (must be...
-
Therapy Assistant
7 months ago
Liverpool, United Kingdom Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Full timeWe are looking for an enthusiastic, friendly, and reliable team player to join the Musculoskeletal Outpatient team as a therapy assistant at Aintree Hospital which is part of Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (LUHFT). Part of the role will be working within our Hydrotherapy service. Our musculoskeletal team are a motivated, warm and...
-
Therapy Assistant
7 months ago
Liverpool, United Kingdom Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Full timeClinical Under the instruction of the qualified Therapist assist in carrying out care and exercise programmes with patients in a manner that respects peoples abilities, privacy, dignity and individuality. Treat patient individually or in a group in a variety of settings with supervision from the qualified Therapist e.g. outpatient department and...
-
Therapy Assistant
7 months ago
Liverpool, United Kingdom Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Full timeClinical Under the instruction of the qualified Therapist assist in carrying out care and exercise programmes with patients in a manner that respects peoples abilities, privacy, dignity and individuality. Treat patient individually or in a group in a variety of settings with supervision from the qualified Therapist e.g. outpatient department and...
-
Therapy Assistant
2 days ago
Liverpool, United Kingdom Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Full timeThe Liverpool Universities Hospitals foundation trust Therapies Directorate are looking for enthusiastic and reliable team players to join them. Therapies includes Dietetics, Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy, Orthotics, Podiatry and Speech and Language Therapy.
-
Storekeeper/therapy Assistant
2 days ago
Liverpool, United Kingdom Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Full timeTo support the Therapy department in the day to day operation of the Satellite equipment store and the coordination of the LUFT Equipment service. To support the Therapy department in ensuring the appropriate adaptive equipment is available, clean and fit for issue when required by clinical staff across the service. To assist in the development and...
-
Therapy Assistant
8 months ago
Liverpool, United Kingdom Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Full timeUnder the instruction of the qualified Therapist assist in carrying out care and exercise programmes with patients in a manner that respects peoples abilities, privacy, dignity and individuality.Treat patients individually or in a group in a variety of settings with supervision from the qualified Therapist e.g. outpatient department, wardTo liaise regularly...
-
Generic Therapy Assistant
4 days ago
Liverpool, United Kingdom Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Full timeThe Liverpool Trauma and Orthopaedic service ( LOTs) manages patients’ needs from admission through to rehabilitation and discharge at one of the largest Orthopaedic centres in the country. The team you will be working with have strong patient-centred values and great energy to drive forward positive changes. A passion for therapy is essential as is a...
-
Storekeeper/therapy Assistant
10 hours ago
Liverpool, United Kingdom Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Full timeTo support the Therapy department in the day to day operation of the Satellite equipment store and the coordination of the LUFT Equipment service. To support the Therapy department in ensuring the appropriate adaptive equipment is available, clean and fit for issue when required by clinical staff across the service. To assist in the development and...
-
Therapy Assistant
7 months ago
Liverpool, United Kingdom Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Full timeAn exciting opportunity has arisen for a fixed term/secondment part time Therapy Assistant to work across our stroke pathway at Liverpool University Hospitals to support the delivery of computer based therapy programmes an digital technology. You will work closely with our software technician and therapy multidisciplinary team to support patients to access...
-
Therapy Services Assistant
4 weeks ago
Liverpool, Liverpool, United Kingdom Wales Medicines Strategy Group Full timeJob DescriptionAs a Therapy Services Assistant, you will be responsible for providing support to Occupational Therapists in the delivery of treatment and care plans.You will work closely with the ward manager and other healthcare professionals to ensure that our patients receive high-quality care and support.Your duties will include assisting in the...
-
Occupational Therapy Assistant
7 months ago
Liverpool, United Kingdom Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital Full time**JOB DESCRIPTION POST**: Occupational Therapy Assistant BANDING: Band 3 (Indicative) ACCOUNTABLE TO: Senior Occupational Therapist & Therapy Leads JOB SUMMARY To assist the qualified therapists in delivering an excellent Therapy service to patients in acute hospital and community settings. To contribute to the assessment and treatment of patients both...
-
Macmillan Therapy Assistant
7 months ago
Liverpool, United Kingdom The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre NHS Foundation Trust Full timeWe currently have an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated, responsible and caring Therapy Assistant to join our Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy teams at Clatterbridge Cancer Centre. The services currently operate 08:00-16:30 Monday to Friday. The advertised post is 18.75 hours. We have a flexible working policy. There may be a future...
-
Therapy Assistant
4 days ago
Liverpool, United Kingdom Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Full timeBand 2 Therapy Assistant required to work in our busy Therapies Department. Excellent communication and teamworking skills required. We are looking for a compassionate and motivated individual who can work with us to ensure our patients and their families are cared for in an environment which is welcoming and above all, clean and safe. **The postholder will...
-
Therapy Assistant
9 months ago
Liverpool, United Kingdom Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Full timeClinical Under the instruction of the qualified Therapist assist in carrying out care and therapy programmes with patients in a manner that respects peoples abilities, privacy, dignity and individuality. Treat patient individually or in a group in a variety of settings with guidance from the qualified Therapist To liaise regularly with the qualified...
-
Band 3 Therapy Assistant
6 months ago
Liverpool, United Kingdom The Walton Centre NHS Foundation Trust Full timeRole summary 1. To assist registered therapy staff as directed to ensure the safe provision of outpatient therapy intervention. 2. To assist registered therapists in their administrative duties for the functioning of the therapy department. 3. To take responsibility for own delegated clinical caseload. 4. To undertake assessment-related activities and...