Senior Therapy Assistant

Job summary

Are you interested in a career as a health professional?

Due to career progression an exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Rehabilitation Therapy team. Magnolia Lodge are seeking enthusiastic caring and compassionate applicants to expand the existing team. Working as a Senior Therapy Assistant; you will work under the guidance of the inter-disciplinary team (IDT) to contribute to the delivery of services based within Tickhill Road Hospital (TRH). Applications are welcomed from individuals who are interested in developing skills in rehabilitation, whilst providing a high quality, flexible patient centred service.

Doncaster Physical Health Care Group is a highly diverse business unit within Rotherham, Doncaster and South Humber Foundation NHS Trust (RDaSH). This includes community and inpatient health care services which span across the geographical area of Doncaster.

Main duties of the job

The Senior Therapy Assistant will contribute to the assessment, implementation and delivery of care within a multi-professional team.

Will demonstrate responsibility to patients, relatives and colleagues through contribution to the development and monitoring of agreed evidence-based practice.

Will support the qualified multi-professional team and contribute to the implementation of health and social care programmes primarily within an inpatient setting but with the expectation to work within community settings also.

Will coordinate the work of the Band 2 Rehabilitation Assistants in regards to group activities, 1:1 activities and adherence to therapy care plans.

Will work autonomously when delivering rehabilitation programs with patients in a range of different environments (ward, gym, community settings).

Will aid in the facilitation of the 24-hour rehabilitation approach through assisting with the handover of therapy plans to the Nurses and Rehabilitation Assistants.

About us

Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust (RDaSH) employ around 3700 talented colleagues who are very much appreciated, valued, and respected.

We have a wide portfolio which includes mental health, physical health, learning disability and drug and alcohol services.

We are passionate about enhancing the quality of our service and we work hard to attract and select the right colleagues for our organisation. Our goal is to employ those who share our passion for providing first class care while remaining committed to our vision and values.

To find out more about working for RDaSH and the fantastic benefits we offer visit our website:

https://workwithrdash.co.uk/

We are committed to inclusive cultures and really value people in our organisation, view our Allyship video on YouTube to find out more:

https://youtu.be/WMJSkLoTk4Q