We have an exciting opportunity for a full-time Band 3 Therapy Assistant to become part of a dynamic Orthopaedic Therapy team at Basingstoke Hospital. We are looking for an individual who is highly motivated and enthusiastic, seeking an opportunity to implement and progress rehabilitation programmes for ward-based patients. Your role will involve working alongside both Occupational Therapists and Physiotherapists in the patient pathway from admission to discharge to provide a safe and timely discharge from hospital. You can expect to receive a robust induction and competency training programme, further developed through regular training and supervision sessions with senior members of the team. We are happy to talk flexible working - all requests for flexible and part-time working will be considered. Main Duties of the Job
To provide a high standard of therapy assistant service to ward-based patients. To work with the Physiotherapists and Occupational Therapists in the implementation and progression of rehabilitation programmes. To enable patients to achieve their optimum level of independence in mobility and activities of daily living on the Orthopaedic wards. To be responsible for the continuation of rehabilitation programmes during weekdays, weekends, and bank holidays. The post holder will participate as a member of the multi-disciplinary team, assisting with specified duties and taking responsibility for planning his/her own work duties. About Us
Our vision is to provide outstanding care for every patient. Patient care is at the heart of what we do at our three sites: Basingstoke and North Hampshire Hospital, Royal Hampshire County Hospital in Winchester, and Andover War Memorial Hospital. Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides medical and surgical services to a population of approximately 600,000 people across Hampshire and parts of West Berkshire. Our cultural ambition is to have a culture that places people at the heart of all we do, where we all belong, and where learning, improvement, and excellence thrive. Job Responsibilities
Further information about the Trust and this role can be found on the Job Description and Person Specification document attached. Person Specification
Experience
Working with the general public. Show evidence of communicating with the general public. Skills
Evidence of good communication skills. Evidence of use of IT. Qualifications
Evidence of having attained or of working towards a recognised qualification to enable implementation of prescribed rehabilitation programmes for a range of conditions. First aid certificate. 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 Name
Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Address
Basingstoke and North Hampshire Hospital
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