An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and experienced Therapy Assistant to join the Orthopaedic Supportive Discharge Team.
The team treat a wide variety of orthopaedic trauma conditions and the aim of OSD is to provide a greater proportion of patients rehabilitation in their home rather than in hospital.
You'll manage a caseload with guidance and support and carry out non-clinical duties too, like equipment ordering, completing referrals and data entry.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be expected to:
Assist the therapists and nurses in the Orthopaedic Supported Discharge team offering a range of interventions and treatments in the patient's home, under the guidance of qualified staff to facilitate patients reaching their optimal level of independence and social integration in the community.
Maintain effective communication links with patients, carers and all relevant professionals as appropriate
Continue professional and personal development including participation in training programmes
Undertake non-clinical duties related to the treatment and management of patients, i.e. ordering of equipment, recording contacts/stats
To take part in weekend working on a rota basis.
Ashford and St. Peters Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is the largest provider of acute hospital services to Surrey residents, serving a population of 410,00 people and employing approximately 4,800 staff.
Our vision is to provide an outstanding experience and best outcomes for patients and the team. We are committed to providing continuous professional development and flexibility to deliver our workforce plan.
We work in partnership with Royal Surrey Hospital NHS Foundation Trust through a collaborative Group Model, supporting joined-up services, workforce flexibility and development opportunities.
St Peter's Hospital delivers complex medical and surgical care, maternity and emergency services. Day and orthopaedic surgery, ophthalmology and outpatient services are delivered at Ashford Hospital. Additional services are delivered at Woking Community Hospital.
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