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Therapy Assistant
Band 3
MKUH staff scored highest for ‘I look forward to coming to work’ (NHS Staff Survey 2023).
You can expect a warm welcome at Milton Keynes University Hospital, our staff are friendly and welcoming. We listen to each other and work together to embed our Trusts values and behaviours. At MKUH we appreciate our staff and reward them with an outstanding benefits package including:
- Free on-site parking
- Free tea and coffee
- Great flexible working opportunities
- Discounted gym membership
- Lease car scheme
- Generous annual leave and pension scheme
- On site nursery (chargeable)
- Extensive staff health and well-being programme
Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, in partnership with the University of Buckingham, is a University Teaching Hospital; we conduct research and teaching on site to improve the care of our patients. The hospital is undergoing significant investment, and we are proud to be rated good by the CQC. Visit our website to catch up on our latest news.
Trosolwg o'r swydd
Inpatient Therapy Assistants (multiple roles)
Department: Therapies
Band 3 pro rata if part-time
Hours:
1 full time 37.5hrs permanent
1 full time 37.5 hours Fixed term contract tile end of March 2025.
1 part time 21 hours Fixed term contract until 13th Jan 2025.
The Inpatient Therapy Service is looking for individuals with a passion for providing compassionate person-centered care as a Therapy Assistant.
Working as part of a team of dedicated and skilled clinicians you will support the Physiotherapists and Occupational Therapists to provide safe quality care to a range of patients on the wards. These patients are acutely unwell, often complex patients with a variety of medical, surgical and orthopaedic conditions. You may also be involved in assisting with home visits or patients on other wards as required.
Previous experience in a healthcare setting is essential and experience of working with patients in a rehabilitation context will be an advantage. An ability to demonstrate a proactive flexible approach and to be able to work well on own initiative is essential.
If you have the appropriate experience to work with these patients, an understanding of the importance of multi-disciplinary rehabilitation and can demonstrate a commitment to compassionate care we would love to hear from you.
For an informal discussion or further information please contact Laura Sturgeon, [email protected]
Interview date: To be confirmed.
Prif ddyletswyddau'r swydd
To act as an assistant to the registered Therapy staff on the Intermediate care unit and complex medical wards with all duties including:
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Gweithio i'n sefydliad
MKUH staff scored highest for ‘I look forward to coming to work’ (NHS Staff Survey 2023).
Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, in partnership with the University of Buckingham, is a University Teaching Hospital; we conduct research and teaching on site to improve the care of our patients. The hospital is undergoing significant investment, and we are proud to be rated good by the CQC. Visit our website to catch up on our latest news.
Swydd ddisgrifiad a phrif gyfrifoldebau manwl
- As part of a patient’s therapeutic care plan and under the supervision of a registered therapist provide support with the practice of activities of daily living including personal care, continence management, feeding, exercise and mobility programmes and support registered therapists with home visits when necessary.
- To be responsible for the safe and competent use of all appropriate equipment, checking equipment is safe for patient use and teaching patients to assemble & dismantle equipment efficiently.
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To be professional and be accountable for all aspects of your own work, implementing therapy treatment plans as prescribed by the Therapists and to report treatment results.
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To be responsible for maintaining own competency to practice through CPD activities and to maintain a portfolio which reflects personal development.
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To participate in the staff appraisal scheme as an appraisee and be responsible for complying with your agreed personal development programmes to meet set knowledge and competencies.
To participate and support in the measurement and evaluation of your work and current practices through the use of evidence based practice projects, audit and outcome measures in conjunction with the qualified therapists.
Please refer to the job description for further details.
Manyleb y person
Qualifications and knowledge
Meini prawf hanfodol
- Educated to GCSE ‘O’ level or equivalent with two passes at ‘C’ or above, in Mathematics and English
- NVQ Level 3 or equivalent
- Computer literacy
Meini prawf dymunol
- Computing qualification
Experience
Meini prawf hanfodol
- Previous experience of working in health care
- Experience of working with the general public
Meini prawf dymunol
- Previous experience as an Occupational Therapy or Physiotherapy assistant
Skills
Meini prawf hanfodol
- Good time management skills
- Ability to multi-task
- Ability to be aware of clinical and non-clinical complications and risks
- Timely management of patient medical records
- Recognition of need for timely and accurate data
- Ability to organise and respond effectively to information
- Ability to take direction from others, follow instructions and act within guidelines
- Be able to present information in a clear and logical manner
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Good observation skills
- Ability to prioritise appropriately
Meini prawf dymunol
- Good IT skills
- Understanding of audit and outcome measurement
Personal and people development
Meini prawf hanfodol
- Be able to reflect and critically appraise own performance and acknowledge own needs and limitations
- Be able to deal with unpleasant working conditions especially vomit, blood and wound secretions
- Self-motivated and self-directed
- Team worker
- Ability to work under pressure
- Motivational
- Lateral thinker
Communication
Meini prawf hanfodol
- Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to influence others
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
- Ability to keep accurate and legible patient notes
Meini prawf dymunol
- To have experience working with patients with communication difficulties.
Specific requirements
Meini prawf hanfodol
- Able to perform the duties of the post with reasonable aids and adaptations
- To be a car driver with access to a car that can be used for work.
- To be able to work as part of the 7-day weekend rota system.
Gofynion ymgeisio
Mae'r swydd hon yn ddarostyngedig i Orchymyn Deddf Adsefydlu Troseddwyr 1974 (Eithriadau) 1975 (Diwygio) (Cymru a Lloegr) 2020 a bydd angen cyflwyno Datgeliad i'r Gwasanaeth Datgelu a Gwahardd.
Dogfennau i'w lawrlwytho
Rhagor o fanylion / cyswllt ar gyfer ymweliadau anffurfiol
- Enw
- Carla Wade
- Teitl y swydd
- Physiotherapist
- Cyfeiriad ebost
- [email protected]
Rhestr swyddi gyda Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust yn Proffesiynau perthynol i iechyd neu bob sector