Therapy Assistant

Hertfordshire Community Trust are excited to offer a full time Rehabilitation Assistant post within the In-patient Therapy Team at Queen Victoria Memorial Hospital.

QVM is a 21 bedded unit that provides rehabilitation for patients with a wide range of conditions such as post fall, stroke, prolonged hospital stay, orthopaedic surgery prior to discharge into the community.

To work with the therapy staff to provide an integrated service to patients on the Bed Based Rehabilitation Unit

To assist the qualified therapists in the assessment and treatment of patient

To maintain stock and order equipment and supplies as necessary within the department

To provide administrative support as necessary

To assist the qualified therapists in the delivery of the therapy service on the bed based rehabilitation uni

To carry out interventions and tasks as delegated by the qualified therapist

To report back to qualified staff on patient progress and report when reassessment is require

Prescribe, issue and adjust walking aids as directed by the Physiotherapists (following appropriate training) and discuss provision if concerned about the suitability of equipmen

A big thank you for considering joining us at Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust

You’ll find it a great place to work with many benefits offered to you as a member of our staff

We put our patients, their families and carers at the centre of our vision - Outstanding Services and Healthier Communities

Our staff are proud to be Innovative, Caring and Agile in their work to help achieve the Trust vision

We welcome diversity in our workforce and are interested in applicants from all backgrounds

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Please see full job description and person specification attached to this vacancy.

Closing date - 14th April 2024