Therapy Assistant

3 days ago

Banbury, United Kingdom Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Full time

Job summary

We have an exciting opportunity for a Therapy Assistant to join the Frailty, Acute General Medicine and Trauma Therapy Team at the Horton General Hospital, Banbury.

If you are the successful candidate you will work alongside Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists and Therapy Assistants to deliver high quality patient centred care. The post involves working with patients in a variety of areas including frailty, general medicine and trauma and you will be expected, with support, to provide intervention for individuals to promote recovery, rehabilitation and discharge.

In addition to the clinical elements of this role, the post also involves supporting the therapy team with general administrative duties and managing equipment and stock levels to ensure the smooth running of the service.

You will become an integral part of our friendly and supportive therapy team whilst also working closely with other members of the multidisciplinary team. Training and ongoing development will be encouraged.

If you are interested, and meet the criteria, we would welcome your application. If you would like to discuss the role further, please do not hesitate to contact myself or another member of the team.

Main duties of the job

Job Statement

This position offers you the opportunity to work as a Therapy Assistant within the successful and integrated therapy service at the Horton hospital.

You will have the opportunity to support in the planning and implementing of therapeutic and rehabilitative programmes for patients and undertake exercise sessions with individuals to promote functional recovery. Alongside this you will support in the discharge planning process with equipment provision and collation of social history.

A further important aspect of this role is to ensure equipment stocks are replenished to allow for the smooth running of the service.

You will be expected to work with the wider multi-disciplinary team and senior support will ensure you receive regular continued professional development and opportunities to further expand your skills and knowledge.

About us

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest NHS teaching trusts in the country. It provides a wide range of general and specialist clinical services and is a base for medical education, training and research. The Trust comprises four hospitals - the John Radcliffe Hospital, Churchill Hospital and Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre in Headington and the Horton General Hospital in Banbury.

Our values, standards and behaviours define the quality of clinical care we offer and the professional relationships we make with our patients, colleagues and the wider community.

We call this Delivering Compassionate Excellence and its focus is on our values of compassion, respect, learning, delivery, improvement and excellence.

These values put patients at the heart of what we do and underpin the quality healthcare we would like for ourselves or a member of our family. Watch how we set out to deliver compassionate excellence via the OUH YouTube channel.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Main Duties and responsibilities

Key Clinical and Non-Clinical Duties

To have an understanding of patient consent to carry out assessment/treatment.

To provide patient centred assessments and interventions with support from senior colleagues whilst respecting patient choice and dignity.

To assess patients mobility and functional abilities and discuss findings with senior therapist.

To support senior therapists in providing training, education and advice to patients and carers on managing and adapting their social and physical environments.

To provide and implement goals, treatment plans for patients and regularly update these with guidance from senior therapists.

To ensure documentation is accurate and completed in a timely manner in line with trust policy.

To liaise effectively with other members of the multidisciplinary team, patients and carers. This may include referral to other agencies or localities when a patients care is being transferred.

To provide appropriate equipment to patients whilst as an inpatient with support from qualified therapists.

To assist with rehabilitation and exercise programmes with individuals.

To ensure equipment stocks are managed to enable provision of essential equipment to patients.

Communication

To establish and maintain effective and professional communication with various individuals and groups in a range of situations and environments.

To obtain and present information in an accessible manner and raise communication barrier concerns with seniors.

To motivate patients, carers and other staff through effective verbal and non-verbal communication skills.

To record all necessary information in line with trust policy and standards.

To participate in regular meetings with the therapy team and wider multidisciplinary team.

To ensure appropriate liaison with other agencies throughout the patient care pathway, including post discharge where appropriate with senior support.

To positively promote the therapy service.

Learning and Personal Development

To use supervision and performance development plans to promote clinical and personal effectiveness and competence of self.

To participate in the OUH Trust appraisal process to identify, with the support of the senior Therapist, own educational needs and create a personal development plan.

To participate and assist in the in-service training programme offered by OUH and the therapies team.

Participate and assist in training sessions within the therapy team with senior guidance.

To be aware of own limitations and ensure that no task or procedure is carried out until necessary training has been received.

To attend statutory and mandatory training in line with Trust policies.

Health, Safety and Security

To comply with the Trusts policies and procedures as set at the end of this document.

To undertake personal risk assessments when using equipment and when treating patients as guided by senior colleagues.

Service Improvement

To work to the values and principles that are encompassed by OUH.

To assist senior colleagues in statistical reviews, audits and research in order to support in Therapy service development.

To provide comments on proposals and to contribute towards service improvement.

Organisational and Planning Skills

To demonstrate good time management, punctuality, and consistent, reliable attendance.

To co-ordinate own working day with guidance from senior therapist.

To be responsible for the management of own caseload in relation to clinical and non-clinical duties as set out by supervisor/Team leads.

To record departmental statistics and other relevant information as required by the therapy service manager with senior support.

To understand colleagues caseloads and offer support when required.

To be able to work flexibly and adjust to constant changing demands of the working environment including an expectation to cross cover to all departments necessary within the hospital in response to increased demand for service. Person Specification

Qualifications and Skills

Essential

oGeneral education to GCSE level or equivalent. oGood written and spoken English language skills. oTheoretical and practical work-based training in health care. oDemonstrates an insight into caring/supportive role.

Experience

Essential

oPrevious experience as Band 3 or 4 Therapy Assistant or equivalent in a healthcare setting. oExperience of working autonomously. oPrevious experience of effective team working. oUnderstand the Therapy Assistant role and ability to work within scope of practice.

  • Therapy Assistant

    2 weeks ago

    Banbury, United Kingdom Oxford University Hospitals Full time

    Job overview We have an exciting opportunity for a Therapy Assistant to join the Acute General Medicine and Trauma Therapy Team at the Horton General Hospital, Banbury. The successful candidate will work alongside Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists and Therapy Assistants to deliver high quality patient centred care. The post involves working...

  • Therapy Assistant

    6 days ago

    Banbury, United Kingdom Oxford University Hospitals Full time

    Job overview We have an exciting opportunity for a Therapy Assistant to join the Frailty, Acute General Medicine and Trauma Therapy Team at the Horton General Hospital, Banbury. If you are the successful candidate you will work alongside Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists and Therapy Assistants to deliver high quality patient centred care....

  • Therapy Assistant

    6 months ago

    Banbury, United Kingdom Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Full time

    We are offering an exciting opportunity to join the Therapy team at the Horton hospital in the role as Therapy Assistant. This role will allow you to provide and plan programmes of therapeutic activity for patients primarily in the Acute General Medical and trauma setting. This will include implementing and evaluating basic therapy assessments and...

  • General Administration Assistant

    6 months ago

    Banbury, United Kingdom Cedar Therapy Full time

    **Admin Assistant needed to support the Head Office Admin Team** Cedar Therapy is a collection of luxury beauty salons based in and around the Cotswolds offering an extensive range of treatments from holistic to machine based. We offer a wide selection of premier treatments from the finest brands including Guinot, Decléor and Aromatherapy Associates, all...

  • General Administration Assistant

    5 months ago

    Banbury, United Kingdom Cedar Therapy Full time

    **Admin Assistant needed to support the Head Office Admin Team** Cedar Therapy is a collection of luxury beauty salons based in and around the Cotswolds offering an extensive range of treatments from holistic to machine based. We offer a wide selection of premier treatments from the finest brands including Guinot, Caudalie and Murad, all in the comfort of...

  • Therapy Assistant

    2 weeks ago

    Banbury, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom Oxford University Hospitals Full time

    Job Opportunity: Therapy AssistantWe are seeking a skilled Therapy Assistant to join our Acute General Medicine and Trauma Therapy Team at the Horton General Hospital. The successful candidate will work alongside Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, and other Therapy Assistants to deliver high-quality patient-centered care.The role involves working...

  • Occupational Therapy Assistant

    7 months ago

    Banbury, United Kingdom Oxford Health NHS Trust Full time

    The learning disability service comprises of community based teams, the intensive support team and the reasonable adjustments service. Working as part of this service you will be given opportunities to link with colleagues across the service and attend local and trust wide occupational therapy events. To work alongside occupational therapists to carry out...

  • Graduate Teaching Assistant

    2 weeks ago

    Banbury, United Kingdom CV-Library Full time

    ASD Teaching Assistant - Banbury SEN Teaching Assistant ASAP Start - Experience required - £83-£90 per day - ASD Support A mainstream primary school based in Banbury are currently looking for a SEN Teaching Assistant to join them ASAP. They have a child with an EHCP diagnosed with ASD who requires additional support. This is a long-term...

  • Warehouse Operations Assistant

    4 weeks ago

    Banbury, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom British Heart Foundation Full time

    Warehouse Assistant Role OverviewAs a Warehouse Assistant at the British Heart Foundation, you will play a vital role in our retail operation by sorting, checking, and making the most out of the variety of donations we receive behind the scenes. This is a dynamic and fast-paced environment where no two days are the same, and everyone works as a team to fund...

  • Kitchen Assistant

    6 months ago

    Banbury, United Kingdom Orders of St. John Care Trust Full time

    **Kitchen Assistant** **Location**: Larkrise Care Home, Banbury, Oxfordshire **Pay rate**:£11.03 per hour (plus weekend and NVQ enhancements available) **Contracted Hours**: 30 hours per week Shifts between 07.00 and 18.00 working alternate weekends **ABOUT THE ROLE** We’re currently recruiting for a Kitchen Assistant to join our passionate,...

  • Care Assistant

    5 months ago

    Banbury, United Kingdom Orders of St. John Care Trust Full time

    **Care Assistant** **Location**: Larkrise Care Centre, Banbury, OX16 0RD **Pay rate**: £11.23 per hour (plus weekend and NVQ enhancements available) **Contracted Hours**: 35 Hours Per Week **Shift times**: 7am-2pm / 2pm - 9pm / 7am-9pm ( Working Alternate Weekends) **ABOUT THE ROLE** Our Care Assistants make a real difference to our residents every...

  • Care Assistant

    5 months ago

    Banbury, United Kingdom Orders of St. John Care Trust Full time

    **Care Assistant** **Location**: Larkrise Care Centre, Banbury, OX16 0RD **Pay rate**: £11.23 per hour (plus weekend and NVQ enhancements available) **Contracted Hours**: 35 Hours Per Week **Shift times**: 7am-2pm / 2pm - 9pm / 7am-9pm ( Working Alternate Weekends) **ABOUT THE ROLE** Our Care Assistants make a real difference to our residents every...

  • Healthcare Assistant Wards

    6 months ago

    Banbury, United Kingdom Ramsay Health Care Full time

    Job Description Cherwell Hospital Full time - Healthcare Assistant - Wards - About Us: An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Healthcare Assistant at Cherwell Hospital in Banbury. You will be expected to work on a full-time basis 37.5 on a flexible departmental rota including weekends if required (day & night shift). Cherwell Hospital is part of the...

  • Children's Slt Technical Instructor

    5 months ago

    Banbury, United Kingdom Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust Full time

    Do you relish a challenge and enjoy working as part of a team? We are looking for dynamic, creative Children's SLT Technical Instructor who is enthusiastic and motivated with very good communication, organizational and time management skills. Oxfordshire Speech and Language Therapy Service is large and friendly with supportive and innovative managers and a...

  • Clinical Psychologist

    4 months ago

    Banbury, United Kingdom Oxford Health NHS Trust Full time

    Job summary ***** Applications welcomed from students due to qualify ***** Are you looking for your first role as a qualified Psychologist? Or are you an experienced Psychologist looking to work with children and young people? In the Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services North Oxford Getting More Help (CAMHS) team, we currently have a...

  • Healthcare Assistant

    4 months ago

    Banbury, United Kingdom Ramsay Health Care Full time

    Description Healthcare Assistant - Day & Night Shifts An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Healthcare Assistant at Cherwell Hospital in Banbury. You will be expected to work on a full-time basis on a flexible departmental rota including weekends if required (day & night shift). Cherwell Hospital is part of the Ramsay Health Care Group and is...

  • Senior Healthcare Assistant Opd/radiology

    5 months ago

    Banbury, United Kingdom Ramsay Health Care Full time

    Job Description - Cherwell Hospital - Senior Healthcare assistant OPD/Radiology - The role - We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Health Care Assistant to join our busy Outpatients and Radiology department at The Cherwell Hospital in Banbury. In this role you will be an integral part of a team who are committed to delivering the highest...

  • Senior Occupational Therapist

    1 day ago

    Banbury, United Kingdom Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Full time

    Job summary Thank you for taking the time to consider your application for this role of Senior Occupational Therapist within Frailty and Emergency Medicine at the Horton Hospital, Banbury. As part of the multi-disciplinary team, you will screen individuals attending the Emergency Department, commence holistic assessments using a frailty assessment...

  • Warehouse Assistant

    3 months ago

    Banbury, United Kingdom British Heart Foundation Full time

    The opportunity Are you looking to make a difference while working in a dynamic and fulfilling role? Are you passionate about customer-service and sustainability? Look no further - join us as a Warehouse Assistant in Banbury. The role is part time for 14 hours a week in one of our busy furniture stores. Our stores are fast-paced and trade 7 days a...

  • Spa Therapist

    4 weeks ago

    Banbury, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom Bannatyne Health Club Full time

    Spa Therapist - BanburyJob Title : Spa Therapist Hours : Full and Part Time positions available Rate of Pay : 12.75 ph Location : Banbury Bannatyne Group, a leading name in the health and wellness industry, is seeking a dedicated Spa Therapist to deliver unforgettable experiences to our guests. Our Perks: B-Fuelled - complimentary lunch or breakfast. ...