Job summary
Employer heading
OT Support Worker
NHS AfC: Band 2
Job overview
We have an opportunity for a Therapy Assistant to join the Outpatient Trauma Occupational Therapy Team at QMC and The Treatment Centre.
The Therapy Assistant will join the trauma outpatient Occupational Therapy service. The post is full time, working Monday – Friday and possibly supporting with the Trauma weekend rota.
You will work closely with the clinical team supporting with stock management, maintaining clinical equipment, aiding with clinical and also some administrative duties.
Experience of working in the health or care setting is expected, training will be given in relation to the specifics of the role. Whilst the Trauma Outpatient OT team is small, you will be joining a wider pool of MSK therapists and support workers at QMC, Treatment Centre and City Hospital.
Main duties of the job
Under the guidance of experienced clinicians you will:
Deliver individual or group rehabilitation and education programmes to help people recover from acute hand / upper limb injury
Deliver individual or group prescribed treatments subject to clinical competency.
Assist clinicians with the flow of patients coming to OT through fracture clinic, including the triage of referrals.
Assist with holding limbs whilst clinicians fit splints and braces. Subject to training and competency this may include fitting some off the shelf splints and braces.
Supporting with clinic and diary management.
Daily stock management for the clinical areas at QMC and Treatment Centre.
Delivery of user surveys to assist with service development.
Complete appropriate clinical documentation and statistical information relating to patient care, including E-noting, registering referrals, outcomes and booking appointments.
Working for our organisation
With over 19,000 staff, we are one of the biggest employers in the city with a central role in supporting the health and wellbeing of our local population. We play a leading role in research, education and innovation.
Come and join our wonderful team at NUH. We are big believers in diversity and welcome new ideas to help develop our team in order to deliver world class healthcare to the vast patient populations we serve. With endless personal development opportunities available, at NUH we will endeavour to turn your job into a career!
We particularly welcome applications from people who identify as Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, or Disabled, as we are striving to be better represented at NUH.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
In addition to the above, please see the attached job description and person specification - see attached
Person specification
Training & Qualifications
Essential criteria
- GCSE (A-C or Level 4) in English and Maths
Experience
Essential criteria
- Can demonstrate knowledge of OT
- Experience of dealing with the public
Communication & Relationship Skills
Essential criteria
- Ability to communicate effectively with patients, carers and the multidisciplinary team
- Aware of need to maintain confidentiality
Analytical & Judgement Skills
Essential criteria
- Ability to recognise own limitations
Planning & Organisational
Essential criteria
- Able to organise and prioritise a designated workload
- Effective time management skills
Other
Essential criteria
- Flexibility to work elsewhere in therapies or as required across both campuses
Applicant requirements
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Hannah Land
- Job title
- Team Lead Occupational Therapist
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 07812275709
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