Therapy Assistant

5 months ago


Oxford, United Kingdom NHS Professionals Full time

**Job Title**:Therapy Assistant

**Grade**:4

**Trust**:Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust

**Location**:Littlemore Hospital, Oxford, OX4 4XN

**Ward/Dept**:Ashurst and Phoenix Ward

**Hours**: 9am-5pm Monday-Friday

**Pay Rate**: £14.11

An excellent opportunity has arisen to come and be a part of our dynamic Physiotherapy service at Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust.

**Introduction to the Trust, Ward & Team**:
Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust provides physical, mental health and social care for people of all ages across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Swindon, Wiltshire, Bath and North East Somerset.

Our services are delivered at community bases, hospitals, clinics, and people’s homes. We focus on delivering care as close to home as possible.

Within the role, you will work with qualified physiotherapists, and as part of a multi-disciplinary team, offering services to clients within the ward settings, gym and community setting to facilitate discharge. You will be providing physical activities for groups and individuals within the mental health service.

**Responsibilities**:

- To screen service users as appropriate for physiotherapy assessment. Screen for physical activities, gym, mobility and risk of falls using agreed physiotherapy protocols /local standard operating procedure.
- To receive and undertake delegated work that requires the use of specific skills to work with clients who have sensory impairments, complex physical, psychiatric and psychological needs.
- To be able to demonstrate a working knowledge and understanding of physical health issues, and subsequent suitable physical activities, which could be applied to the clinical area.
- To undertake therapeutic procedures and activities with clients as individuals or in groups in consultation with a qualified physiotherapist, and in liaison with the clinical team.
- To give advice to members of the multi-disciplinary team and staff from other agencies on physiotherapy related and physical health matters within agreed competency levels.

To provide advice which contributes to the treatment and care of service users / patients within the service, including the development of care and treatment programmes in line with agreed departmental protocols, including making adaptations to programmes as appropriate.
- IT system knowledge
- Level 3 Fitness Instructor Qualification
- Relevant work experience related to post, understanding of physiotherapy and mental health.

**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 03332 407552
- Stakeholder pension scheme

If you wish to discuss the role further, or other opportunities within the area - please call 03330144370

**Job Types**: Full-time, Part-time, Temporary contract
Part-time hours: 37.5 per week

**Salary**: £14.11 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Company pension
- Employee discount

Schedule:

- Day shift
- Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Oxford, Oxfordshire: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)

**Education**:

- GCSE or equivalent (preferred)

**Experience**:

- Care home: 1 year (preferred)
- Home care: 1 year (preferred)

**Language**:

- English (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

- Driving Licence (preferred)

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: 63072



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