Therapy Senior Support Worker

Job summary

A vacancy has arisen for a Band 3 Therapy Senior Support Worker to join our small and and passionate Pelvic Health Physiotherapy Team.

The Therapy Senior Support Worker role supports registered Physiotherapy staff by carrying out rehabilitation anti natal classes alongside and under the direction of the physiotherapists. Basic mobility assessments on the inpatient wards for post surgery. The role also includes basic administration duties including equipment ordering and receiving referrals.

The post is cross site and will involve working predominantly at Leicester General Hospital, but occasionally you may be required to work at Leicester Royal Infirmary.

Main duties of the job

Patient related tasks are selected and delegated by the Physiotherapist and include mobility and exercise activities, assisting with specific patient treatments and dealing with equipment.

Making telephone calls and speaking with patients may also be involved.

Duties also include administration tasks such as emailing referrals and ordering equipment.

Applicants must have experience of working within healthcare.

Applicants must have proven communication skills, and demonstrate an ability to work as part of a team. They must also be able to work independently with guidance.

We are looking for enthusiastic, compassionate people who are passionate about motivating others during rehabilitation.

About us

Our new strategy, developed with the support and feedback of colleagues, patients, and partners, is our compass for the next seven years (2023-2030).

We have four primary goals:

• high-quality care for all,
• being a great place to work,
• partnerships for impact, and
• research and education excellence

And we will embed health equality in all we do - taking active steps to reduce the avoidable differences in healthcare that some people face, working in partnership with communities.

Our strategy is underpinned by new values and we will work to ensure they are an everyday reality for all:

• we are compassionate,
• we are proud,
• we are inclusive, and
• we are one team

This is an exciting moment as we look to the future with clarity on what we already do well and where we need to focus our energies to make an even bigger difference for the people we serve.

About the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust:

http://www.leicestershospitals.nhs.uk/aboutus/work-for-us/current-vacancies/

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust

Address

Leicester General Hospital

Gwendolen Road

Leicester

LE5 4PW

Employer's website

https://www.jobsatleicestershospitals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

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Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust

Address

Leicester General Hospital

Gwendolen Road

Leicester

LE5 4PW

Employer's website

https://www.jobsatleicestershospitals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

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