Therapy Assistant

2 weeks ago

London, United Kingdom Bupa Full time

Job Description:

Therapy Assistant

Cromwell Hospital, SW5 0TU

Permanent

Full time – 37.5 hours

Hours: 9:00 – 17:30 (flexible) Monday to Friday

Highly Competitive Salary

We make health happen

At Bupa, you’ll have the freedom to develop new lines of care, with the flexibility and development opportunities to push your career further.

As a Therapist Assist you will work under the direction of qualified therapists and will require a period of induction and training, to achieve required competency to perform all tasks.

What will the role as our Therapy Assistant look like?

Assist and work along Therapists in the care and rehabilitation of our patients whether children or adults. The post holder will maintain a high standard of patient care and continue clinical management programmes alongside therapists.

Participate in administrative and housekeeping duties to support the efficient and safe operation of the Therapy Department and to support the Therapy Reception team in times of need.

Participate in the maintenance programmes of equipment and to ensure stock levels are sufficient.

Undertake duties, both clinical and administrative, as required by Therapy staff.

The post-holder will work under the direction of qualified therapists and will require a period of induction and training, to achieve required competency to perform all tasks.

You’ll help us make health happen by:

Providing a high standard of clinical assistance to all members of the Therapy team

Carrying out a range of basic interventions with patients following assessment, participation in Joint sessions and clear instruction from a qualified therapist.

Being able to recognise change in the condition of a patient, decide whether to treat or monitor and document the patient response/reaction to any treatment undertaken.

Assisting with the care of patients including supervising or assisting with drinking, toileting, dressing and undressing as part of their treatment programme.

Monitoring patients’ physical and cognitive function whilst undertaking a range of activities and report changes to the therapist.

Assisting with removal and application of functional/supportive aids e.g. prostheses, splints.

Collecting patients from the ward to attend their therapy sessions.

Taking part in the cleaning and maintaining of therapy gym and equipment including change of linen after each treatment.

Key Skills / Qualifications needed for this role:

Previous experience working in a healthcare/care service setting.

Previous experience of interaction with the public/patients.

Experience of working in a team.

Previous experience in reception and administrative tasks.

Able to manage own time and take responsibility for routine tasks.

Ability to prioritise between urgent and routine tasks.

Able to use initiative and demonstrate flexibility.

Physically able to manage demands of rehabilitation.

Benefits

Our benefits are designed to make health happen for our people. Viva is our global wellbeing programme and includes all aspects of our health – from mental and physical, to financial, social and environmental wellbeing. We support flexible working and have a range of family friendly benefits.

Joining Bupa in this role you will receive the following benefits and more:

Equivalent to 25 days holiday per year, increasing through length of service, with option to buy or sell

Enhanced pension and life insurance

Support with travel costs via a season ticket loan or cycle2work

Discounted access to online gym sessions

Bupa health insurance as a benefit in kind

Option to join dental insurance scheme at a discounted rate

Access to our Digital GP platform on you mobile

Emotional wellbeing support

Access to family mental health line

Financial wellbeing channels

Support for carers

Why Bupa?

We’re a health insurer and provider. With no shareholders, our customers are our focus. Our people are all driven by the same purpose – helping people live longer, healthier, happier lives and making a better world. We make health happen by being brave, caring and responsible in everything we do.

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