Band 3 Therapy Assistant - Neurosciences
University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW)
The closing date is 14 July 2024
Job summary
A Band 3 Therapy Assistant works with registered physiotherapists in their day-to-day work within neurosciences, helping paediatric patients to follow treatment programmes and keeping records of patient contacts. This role also includes activities to support the work of therapists such as ordering/maintaining stock, cleaning equipment and inputting statistical dataand supporting the management of the neuro-rehabilitation outcome measures and data.
Bristol Royal Hospital for Children is a Tertiary hospital receiving the most complex referrals, from both local and national centres.
Please note that due to significant interest, this position may close early if a sufficient number of candidates apply.
Main duties of the job
- To assist the physiotherapy, occupational therapy and neuro-rehab speech and language team in the assessment and treatment of children within various specialities and with a variety of disability, with appropriate training and support.
- To be an integral member of the paediatric therapy team, assisting qualified therapists in delivering an excellent Occupational and Physiotherapy service to paediatric patients in the acute hospital setting
- To contribute to the assessment and treatment of patients both individually and in groups, undertaking therapeutic work and supervising patients in activity relating to their treatment.
- To undertake general departmental duties such as cleaning, collation of statistical information and ordering equipment.
- To undertake clerical and household tasks as necessary to maintain the smooth running of the department.
About us
University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) is one of the largest acute Trusts in the country, bringing together a combined workforce of over 13,000 staff and over 100 different clinical services across 10 different sites, serving a core population of more than 500,000 people across South West England. UHBW has been rated by the CQC as 'Good' overall and our staff are proud to deliver excellent care to the people of Bristol, Weston and beyond. As a forward- thinking multi-award winning Trust and a digital exemplar committed to improving patient care, our world-leading research and innovations are having a positive local and global impact. Our hospitals are spread across Bristol and Weston, join us and you can enjoy the very best of both worlds; city living within a stone's throw of the countryside or beside the seaside, both with easy access to all that the South West has to offer. UHBW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit and retain a workforce which represents the rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them. Anonymous information will be used from your application in order to ensure we're meeting our pledge.
Date posted
28 June 2024
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 3
Salary
£22,816 to £24,336 a year pa pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
387-WC-7040-LH
Job locations
Bristol Royal Hospital for Children
Upper Maudlin Street
Bristol
BS2 8BJ
Employer details
Employer name
University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW)
Address
Bristol Royal Hospital for Children
Upper Maudlin Street
Bristol
BS2 8BJ
Employer's website
https://www.uhbw.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
For questions about the job, contact:
Clinical Specialist Paediatric Physiotherapist
Alison Burchell
01173428525
