Therapy Assistant

This is a great opportunity for an enthusiastic Band 3 Therapy Assistant to join the hand therapy team based at Chelsea and Westminster Hospital. The successful applicant will work alongside trained occupational therapists and physiotherapists in helping facilitate the treatment of patients with hand conditions in an outpatient setting, as well as, supporting the day to day running of the department.

We are looking for a highly motivated individual who can work with people/patients on a 1:1 and group bases, as well as, part of a team. Is eager to learn and engage in all aspects of patient rehabilitation and departmental tasks. The working pattern will be 37.5 hours a week Monday to Friday.

We are committed to our staff and we will ensure that you will be well supported by the team and receive the appropriate training and supervision required to enable you to be competent and confident in all aspects of your role and we will encourage you to reach your full potential.

If you would like to apply for this position it is strongly recommended that you review the job description and essential criteria , that your knowledge and skills, and relevant work experience is clearly demonstrated in the personal statement which should be no more than 500 words.

Supporting the hand therapy team to deliver excellent patient centred care by providing tailored rehabilitation programmes in an out patient setting

To provide clinical support to the Hand Therapy Team

To provide administrative support to the Hand Therapy Team.

To assist in maintaining a safe work environment.

To participate in CPD and other developmental activities related to the area of work.

To work under the direction and appropriate supervision of the responsible physiotherapist/ occupational therapist although initiative is encouraged

Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of England's top-performing and safest trusts. We operate two main acute hospital sites—Chelsea and Westminster Hospital and West Middlesex University Hospital—along with award-winning clinics across North West London.

Our nearly 7,500 staff care for a diverse population of 1.5 million, providing full clinical services, including maternity, A&E, and children's services, plus specialist HIV and sexual health clinics. The Care Quality Commission rates us 'Good' in safety, effectiveness, care, and responsiveness, and 'Outstanding' in leadership and resource use.

We continually invest in our facilities, including a £30m expansion of critical care at Chelsea and Westminster and an £80m Ambulatory Diagnostic Centre at West Middlesex.

We welcome applications for flexible working arrangements, accommodating requests where possible to support our staff and patient needs.

The Trust is committed to equality and welcomes applications from all, regardless of background. Adjustments can be made for disabled candidates. Early application is advised as vacancies may close once sufficient applications are received. If you haven't heard from us within three weeks of the closing date, your application was likely unsuccessful. Employment is subject to a six-month probationary period.

Some roles may require weekend shifts at multiple sites.

To competently carry out the appropriate clinical procedures and related tasks that have been selected and delegated by the qualified therapist. It is the joint responsibility of the therapy assistant and the supervisor to ensure the assistant is competent and confident in carrying out the required intervention and duties.

To provide patients and carers with direction and guidance in 1:1 sessions following a specific treatment program as directed by the treating therapist.

To provide a specific treatment programmes as directed by the physiotherapist or occupational therapist. This will involve physical therapy and handling of patients some of whom have an acute injury such as; fractures, tendon injuries and wounds.

Encouraging patients and carers to be actively involved in the therapeutic process and helping promote carryover of exercises at home.

To participate in the running of rehabilitation groups for hand therapy patients as directed by the supervising therapist.

Setting up equipment for use by therapists during treatment sessions and rehabilitation groups.

To comply with the safe moving and handling of patients. This may involve helping patients to transfer, push wheelchairs, and use a hoist in the case of an emergency.

Please see the Job description - in the attached documents section

Detailed in this are the full clinical responsibilities, skill requirements, administration aspects to the role, and communication