Job summary
You will be required to work alongside and support qualified Physiotherapists and Occupational Therapists, providing rehabilitation to in-patients on our busy wards. In addition, there will be a requirement to undertake some general duties to promote the smooth running of our department, in particular the day to day management of our pool vehicles and specialist equipment. Good communication skills and a desire to work with people are essential.
Main duties of the job
To assist the Rehab teams (Physiotherapy/Occupational Therapy) in providing rehabilitation by carrying out supportive clinical and non-clinical duties, in a range of locations as indicated. To work independently on a one-to-one basis with patients to encourage independence under the guidance of qualified therapists. To organise and regulate the up-keep of equipment, stocks and working environment on an agreed basis. To communicate effectively with qualified therapists and other team members, giving feedback on treatment and progress. To contribute to the maintenance and development of the Trust's Integrated Therapy services. To implement, modify and progress therapy treatment plans, working alongside or independently under the guidance of a qualified therapist. To organise and regulate the day to day use of pool and hire vehicles allocated to Integrated Therapies
About us
#BeKnown at West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust. By us. By our patients. By our community
We are a busy, friendly, rural NHS Trust providing high-quality care and compassion to more than a quarter of a million people across west Suffolk. We care for, treat and support people in hospital, at home and in various community settings.
The West Suffolk Hospital in Bury St Edmunds provides acute and secondary care services (emergency department, maternity and neonatal services, day surgery unit, eye treatment centre, Macmillan unit and children's ward). It has 500+ beds and is a partner teaching hospital of the University of Cambridge.
Adult and paediatric community services, provided in collaboration with West Suffolk Alliance partners, include a range of nursing, therapy, specialist, and ongoing temporary care and rehabilitation, some at our Newmarket Community Hospital.
We do our utmost to achieve outstanding clinical outcomes for patients and our values of fairness, inclusivity, respect, safety and team work guide how we work and behave as a team.
With nearly 5,000 staff, from all over the world, we strive to make our organisation a great place to work. Whatever your role or ambition, we want to help you be the best you can be.
We promote a diverse and inclusive community where everyones voice counts and you can #BeKnown for whoever you are.
Join us. What will you #BeKnown for?
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please See attached job description for more information
Job Responsibilities
Clinical
The postholder will be required to work autonomously to manage the deliveries and collections of patient related equipment.
To work without direct supervision, making decisions on equipment storge that ensures staff have safe accessibility.
To maintain close contact with therapy team leads and professional leads where issues may need to be escalated regarding equipment.
To maintain close contact with the admin team for issues regarding the therapy pool cars.
To communicate effectively with staff relating to stock shortages or upcoming stocktakes.
To be responsible for using the appropriate IT systems for ordering equipment and supplies.
To lead on the stocktake sessions and communicate the equipment losses incurred to the therapy teams by email.
To ensure all equipment is clean, safe and available for use in the department. To assist qualified therapists in the provision of equipment for patients.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please See attached job description for more information
Job Responsibilities
Clinical
The postholder will be required to work autonomously to manage the deliveries and collections of patient related equipment.
To work without direct supervision, making decisions on equipment storge that ensures staff have safe accessibility.
To maintain close contact with therapy team leads and professional leads where issues may need to be escalated regarding equipment.
To maintain close contact with the admin team for issues regarding the therapy pool cars.
To communicate effectively with staff relating to stock shortages or upcoming stocktakes.
To be responsible for using the appropriate IT systems for ordering equipment and supplies.
To lead on the stocktake sessions and communicate the equipment losses incurred to the therapy teams by email.
To ensure all equipment is clean, safe and available for use in the department. To assist qualified therapists in the provision of equipment for patients.
Person Specification
Education & Qualification
Essential
- oEducation to GCSE (or equivalent) - particularly English & maths
- oLevel 3 qualification or equivalent in health-related subject.
Experience & Knowledge
Essential
- Experience of working with the public
Desirable
- oExperience of working in a healthcare setting
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- oCompetent IT skills
- oGood written and verbal skills
- oGood organisation skills/time management
- oAbility to work to clear protocols/guidelines
Personal Qualities
Essential
- oTeam player
- oIntuitive
- oFlexible approach to working hours/duties
- oAbility to impart knowledge to others
Other Requirements
Essential
- Frequent Travel Essential - You will need to travel, so you must either hold a full, current driving licence and have access to personal transport or meet the mobility requirements of the role through other reasonable and suitable means.
Desirable
- oAbility to travel to all rural locations
Person Specification
Education & Qualification
Essential
- oEducation to GCSE (or equivalent) - particularly English & maths
- oLevel 3 qualification or equivalent in health-related subject.
Experience & Knowledge
Essential
- Experience of working with the public
Desirable
- oExperience of working in a healthcare setting
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- oCompetent IT skills
- oGood written and verbal skills
- oGood organisation skills/time management
- oAbility to work to clear protocols/guidelines
Personal Qualities
Essential
- oTeam player
- oIntuitive
- oFlexible approach to working hours/duties
- oAbility to impart knowledge to others
Other Requirements
Essential
- Frequent Travel Essential - You will need to travel, so you must either hold a full, current driving licence and have access to personal transport or meet the mobility requirements of the role through other reasonable and suitable means.
Desirable
- oAbility to travel to all rural locations
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
