Job summary
Do you want to work at the North West's leading specialist orthopaedic hospital?
Do you want to help patients with their rehabilitation following surgery and assist them in achieving their goals?
We are looking for an enthusiastic Therapy Assistant who would like to join our Orthopaedic Out-Patient Team working at Wrightington Hospital. The post holder will work collaboratively with multidisciplinary team members to deliver high quality care throughout the out-patient therapy pathway.
You will be given the opportunity to learn and develop with support from highly qualified and experienced colleagues.
The post is for 37.5 hours per week and would be worked Monday to Friday .
The role will require you to work across all areas in the Trust which may include those that are designated as positive, asymptomatic and negative COVID wards.
Please note this vacancy may close before the advertised closing date if a sufficient number of suitable applications are received.
Evidence of qualifications will be requested at interview.
Main duties of the job
Main duties of the job
The successful candidates will:
- Have varied duties (both clinical and non-clinical) and will be involved directly in the assessment, care and treatment of patients following orthopaedic surgery. This will be under the supervision of qualified therapists.
- Have involvement in hydrotherapy sessions, led by a qualified member of staff.
- Help with the organising and running of a variety of classes in a gym environment, under the supervision of qualified staff.
- Assist qualified staff using specialist equipment- for example walking aids, anti gravity treadmill , Biodex and specialist gym equipment.
- Support hand therapists with wound care/dressings as required.
- Have excellent communication skills when treating patients both face to face and via telephone.
- Have knowledge and understand of the types of Therapy interventions carried out for elective orthopaedic patients
- Have a caring and considerate manner, which is essential to the post.
- Beexpected to have a good level of general education and basic computer literacy
- Be able to work comfortably in a faced paced out-patient environment
- Have previous experience of working in a Therapy or healthcare rehabilitation environment or relevant area.
- Have non-clinical departmental duties such as admin roles, cleaning duties, pool testing, and stock checking.
About us
Choose Well - Choose WWL
Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh Teaching Hospitals, NHS Foundation Trust are the proud providers of acute hospital and community services to the people of the Wigan Borough and surrounding areas. At WWL, we value our staff believing that 'happy staff, makes for happy patients'. We have a recognised track record in staff engagement, and living our values 'the WWL Way'.
WWL are committed to placing the patient at the heart of everything we do, and in the provision of safe, effective care that acknowledges and ensures dignity. With this in mind we are seeking to recruit people who share our values and beliefs.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
- To carry out a flexible patient centered programme of therapeutic activities under the direction of a Therapist
- To enable patients to achieve their treatment goals
- To keep accurate written records and statistics as required by the service
- To assist in departmental administration
- See job description for more detail
Job description
Job responsibilities
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
- To carry out a flexible patient centered programme of therapeutic activities under the direction of a Therapist
- To enable patients to achieve their treatment goals
- To keep accurate written records and statistics as required by the service
- To assist in departmental administration
- See job description for more detail
Person Specification
Additional
Essential
- Demonstrate a commitment to personal development
- Willingness to work flexibly over 7 days
- Speak English to an appropriate standard relevant to their role, i.e. with confidence and accuracy, using correct sentence structures and vocabulary, and without hesitation.
Knowledge
Essential
- Demonstrate understanding of therapy interventions and the role of the assistant
- Health and Safety Risk awareness Knowledge of appropriate Moving and Handling methods
- A basic understanding of relevant medical conditions and appropriate therapeutic interventions
- Awareness of confidentiality
- Knowledge of appropriate Moving and Handling methods
Desirable
- Understanding of the use of mobility / aids for independence
Skills
Essential
- Ability to teach practical skills to patients/clients
- Ability to work single-handed with individuals or groups
- Practical observational skills
- Good personal organisation skills
- Able to conduct self in a professional manner
- Able to problem solve
- Able to participate in aspects of personal care with patients/clients
- Have good written, verbal and non verbal communication skills
- Able to engage patients/ clients in activities
- Ability to use own initiative within designated role
- Able to empathise with people in difficult situations
- Able to recognise and work within own personal limitations
Desirable
- Able work confidently within a hospital environment
- Able to fit/ adjust mobility / aids for independence
- Able to utilise NHS databases/ patient information systems
- Able to use basic Microsoft Office programmes
Experience
Essential
- Working as work as part of a team
- Experience working in a relevant health related area.
- Experience of working with the effects of illness and disability on adults
Desirable
- Experience of working in patients/ clients own homes
- Experience of working in a therapy/rehab service.
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ Level III /QCF training or equivalent course in relevant area
- Evidence of basic level qualifications in both Maths and English
- Evidenced training / competencies achieved through current practical experience
Desirable
- GCSE or equivalent in English
Person Specification
Additional
Essential
- Demonstrate a commitment to personal development
- Willingness to work flexibly over 7 days
- Speak English to an appropriate standard relevant to their role, i.e. with confidence and accuracy, using correct sentence structures and vocabulary, and without hesitation.
Knowledge
Essential
- Demonstrate understanding of therapy interventions and the role of the assistant
- Health and Safety Risk awareness Knowledge of appropriate Moving and Handling methods
- A basic understanding of relevant medical conditions and appropriate therapeutic interventions
- Awareness of confidentiality
- Knowledge of appropriate Moving and Handling methods
Desirable
- Understanding of the use of mobility / aids for independence
Skills
Essential
- Ability to teach practical skills to patients/clients
- Ability to work single-handed with individuals or groups
- Practical observational skills
- Good personal organisation skills
- Able to conduct self in a professional manner
- Able to problem solve
- Able to participate in aspects of personal care with patients/clients
- Have good written, verbal and non verbal communication skills
- Able to engage patients/ clients in activities
- Ability to use own initiative within designated role
- Able to empathise with people in difficult situations
- Able to recognise and work within own personal limitations
Desirable
- Able work confidently within a hospital environment
- Able to fit/ adjust mobility / aids for independence
- Able to utilise NHS databases/ patient information systems
- Able to use basic Microsoft Office programmes
Experience
Essential
- Working as work as part of a team
- Experience working in a relevant health related area.
- Experience of working with the effects of illness and disability on adults
Desirable
- Experience of working in patients/ clients own homes
- Experience of working in a therapy/rehab service.
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ Level III /QCF training or equivalent course in relevant area
- Evidence of basic level qualifications in both Maths and English
- Evidenced training / competencies achieved through current practical experience
Desirable
- GCSE or equivalent in English
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.
Employer details
Employer name
Wrightington Wigan & Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Wrightington Hospital
Hall Lane, Appley Bridge
Wigan
WN6 9EP
Employer's website
http://www.wwl.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
