Job summary
We are seeking a Band 4 to join our Front Door Therapy Team! If you are looking for development opportunities or a change then we would welcome your application!
You will be working with a large supportive team of Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists and Assistants to assess patients and facilitate rapid discharges within the Emergency Department and Acute Assessment Units. We work as an integrated team and feel valued by our MDT colleagues as making a difference.
The Great Western Hospital is positioned within minutes of the picturesque Cotswolds, the North Wessex Downs (AONB), The historic Ridgeway and Avebury Stone Circle. If it's rolling green countryside, charming chocolate-box villages, or big towns and cities, they are all within the surrounding area.
To discuss this post further please contact Megan Haines (megan.haines7@nhs.net) or Jessica Wootton (jessica.wootton2@nhs.net) Tel: 01793 605129
Main duties of the job
The post holder will assist the qualified Therapists with assessment and treatment of patients on the Acute wards, Emergency Department and other assessment units. The focus is on admission avoidance, early discharge planning and restoring the patients to the highest level of independence. The post holder will complete initial assessments, formulate and implement treatment programmes and advise and instigate on a discharge plans under the guidance of the qualified therapist.
11. To provide high quality care, timely intervention and assist with early discharge planning
2. To work budgeted hours over 7 days
3. To be responsible for assessing the medical fitness of patients before commencing treatment and to communicate immediately with an appropriate professional any change in patients' status or other observations about patient behaviour, ability and response to therapeutic intervention.
4. To assist the Therapists with assessment, treatment and management of patients, including stair assessments, and patients that require more than one person to treat or mobilise.
5. To carry out general clerical, administrative and department duties in support of clinical work and at the direction of the Therapists.
6. To be competent in assessing for and issuing basic equipment to facilitate activities of daily living and mobility. Monitor and maintain ward stock levels
About us
Our STAR values - Service, Teamwork, Ambition and Respect - are a golden thread running through everything we do. These values serve as a guiding principle, driving us towards our vision of delivering great joined up services to our local community. Whether at home, in the community, or within the hospital, our goal is to empower individuals to lead independent and healthier lives.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To be responsible for progressing treatment following regimes or guidelines.
- To discharge case simple patients when they have achieved their goals.
- To contribute to discharge planning including MDT meetings.
- To participate in the orthopaedic weekend working scheme.
- To assist the therapists with any patient that requires more than one person to treat or mobilise.
- To carry out and to supervise exercise regimes and treatment programmes the therapist has prescribed.
- To be involved, where necessary, with the washing, dressing and personal care of patients, and cleaning of equipment.
Please see the attached job description for full information.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To be responsible for progressing treatment following regimes or guidelines.
- To discharge case simple patients when they have achieved their goals.
- To contribute to discharge planning including MDT meetings.
- To participate in the orthopaedic weekend working scheme.
- To assist the therapists with any patient that requires more than one person to treat or mobilise.
- To carry out and to supervise exercise regimes and treatment programmes the therapist has prescribed.
- To be involved, where necessary, with the washing, dressing and personal care of patients, and cleaning of equipment.
Please see the attached job description for full information.
Person Specification
Education
Essential
- GCSE (or equivalent) in English and Math's.
- Good IT Skills
- NVQ Level 3 plus knowledge and skills to diploma level, or equivalent knowledge and skills gained by experience.
Desirable
- NVQ or similar in Health and Social Care
Experience
Essential
- Knowledge of health and safety issues e.g. manual handling, infection control
- Understanding of the importance of confidentiality and consent
- Experience of working in a hospital setting and in a patient's home
- Previous experience in mobilising/ moving patients with ROM or weight bearing restrictions, using various modes of equipment
- Experience of carrying out functional assessments
- Experience of using an equipment ordering system
Desirable
- Experience of working with patients with a variety of orthopaedic conditions
- Experience of training others
- An understanding of prioritising patients
- To have an up to date and relevant CPD file
Knowledge
Essential
- Ability to organise self and workload in order to complete given tasks; within a given timescale
- The ability to work under instruction and independently is required to be able to function in the role
- A good standard of written communication skills are required to be able to document clinical activities
- A good standard of verbal communication skills are required to be able to communicate with patients and other staff
- The ability to communicate calmly and sensitively is required to be able to talk to anxious or aggressive patients and relatives.
- Basic computer literacy is needed to be able to communicate, access and record information and order equipment
Desirable
- Ability to assess patient's needs for basic equipment
Person Specification
Education
Essential
- GCSE (or equivalent) in English and Math's.
- Good IT Skills
- NVQ Level 3 plus knowledge and skills to diploma level, or equivalent knowledge and skills gained by experience.
Desirable
- NVQ or similar in Health and Social Care
Experience
Essential
- Knowledge of health and safety issues e.g. manual handling, infection control
- Understanding of the importance of confidentiality and consent
- Experience of working in a hospital setting and in a patient's home
- Previous experience in mobilising/ moving patients with ROM or weight bearing restrictions, using various modes of equipment
- Experience of carrying out functional assessments
- Experience of using an equipment ordering system
Desirable
- Experience of working with patients with a variety of orthopaedic conditions
- Experience of training others
- An understanding of prioritising patients
- To have an up to date and relevant CPD file
Knowledge
Essential
- Ability to organise self and workload in order to complete given tasks; within a given timescale
- The ability to work under instruction and independently is required to be able to function in the role
- A good standard of written communication skills are required to be able to document clinical activities
- A good standard of verbal communication skills are required to be able to communicate with patients and other staff
- The ability to communicate calmly and sensitively is required to be able to talk to anxious or aggressive patients and relatives.
- Basic computer literacy is needed to be able to communicate, access and record information and order equipment
Desirable
- Ability to assess patient's needs for basic equipment
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).
Employer details
Employer name
Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Great Western Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Marlborough Road
Swindon
SN3 6BB
Employer's website
https://www.gwh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
