Therapy AssistantNHS

Job summary

Would you like to join the forward thinking Therapy Team working on the Orthopaedic and Trauma Wards at Wirral University Teaching Hospital?

There are two permanent roles available - one full time and a part time (28 hours) role. Can you work as part of a team, being flexible and adaptable with good organisational skills? Are you reliable and conscientious?

Would you like to join the team in a physically demanding role, working under the supervision of HCPC registered staff (Physiotherapists and Occupational Therapists), to support the smooth running of the service as part of a seven day service focused on patient centred care?

The role requires NVQ Level 2 in a relevant healthcare topic, or experience to an equivalent level, along with basic computer and manual handling skills. Good oral and written communication will be supported by numeracy and literacy qualifications and an empathetic approach to patients. Being a car driven is beneficial due to cross site working.

As a high number of applicants are expected so the role is likely to close early. Discussions about flexible working or part time hours should be raised prior to interviews, if invited.

Main duties of the job

• To work under the supervision of a qualified Therapist (OT, Physiotherapy)
• To support the smooth running of the Therapy team by performing a range of routine clinical clerical, administrational, housekeeping and departmental tasks.
• To work directly with the therapists, or to carry out delegated duties.
• To carry out routine treatment plans and activities, prescribed by the Therapists.
• To participate in providing 7 day services and extended working day, as required by the service.
• To work with the Therapists to ensure that they deliver the principles of patient centred care.

Job description

Please see attached Job Description for further information about the Therapy Assistant position available at WUTH.

About us

All new colleagues can expect to receive a warm and friendly Wirral welcome from the very first time they make contact with us. We are described as "competent and caring staff" by our patients.

Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is situated on The Wirral peninsula which has a stunning coastline and beautiful countryside surroundings, with great activities for its residents.

We are one of the largest and busiest acute Trusts in the North West of England, comprising of the Wirral's only Emergency Department. We provide a high quality range of acute care services and employ over 6,000 staff, who serve a population of approximately 400,000 people across Wirral, Ellesmere Port, Neston, North Wales and the wider North West footprint.

We have approximately 855 beds trust-wide and our financial turnover is in excess of £337m.

The Wirral is easily accessible with excellent transport links including motorway, train, bus or ferry and within easy reach to the major cities of Liverpool, Chester and Manchester as well as neighbouring North Wales.