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Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust, Shipcote, Gateshead
- Onsite working
- Full time
- Permanent
Posted today, 21 Aug
Job ref: 2d74d40781d84392812b3a5a68e313a9
Full Job Description
We have an exciting opportunity for a full time Therapy Assistant to become part of our CCU/genral surgery therapy team. We are looking for an individual who is highly motivated and enthusiastic who is seeking an opportunity to progress rehabilitation programmes to patients on critical care and those who have undergone general surgical procedures. Your role will involve working alongside physiotherapists and occupational therapists on the wards supporting with assessment through to a safe and timely discharge from hospital. You will receive a robust competency training programme which will be further developed through regular training and supervision sessions with senior members of the team. You will be will be expected to participate in 7 day working rotas; including weekend and bank holiday shifts.,
- To undertake support work to help with the rehabilitation of patients
- Carry out clinical duties and routine admin/clerical within the department under the direction of a therapist
- Provide therapeutic intervention according to set treatment protocols, rehabilitation prescriptions, monitoring progression as required under the direct supervision of the therapist.
- Reporting back patient progress and informing the therapist of any problems or concerns.
- To carry out general housekeeping tasks to enable patients to be assessed and treated in a clean and clear environment.
- The post holder will be required to contribute to a 7 day service, which includes weekends and bank holiday shifts.
Based in the North East of England we provide a range of hospital and community health services from our leading facilities, including the Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Blaydon urgent care centre and Bensham Hospital, all within Gateshead. Established in 2005, we were one of the first foundation trusts in the country and since then have consistently achieved the highest levels of care for patients. We now employ around 4,800 staff and currently provide 444 hospital beds across the Gateshead region. Our values should be the 'golden thread' which runs through everything we do - they are the core of who we are. Our five values can easily be remembered by the simple acronymICORE; Innovation, Care, Openness, Respect, Engagement. We have a number of staff networks including the BAME network, D-Ability network, LGBTQ+ Network and the Women's Network, to challenge us and help us to constantly improve. Our armed forces network is one of our emerging networks. The health and wellbeing of our staff is one of our highest priorities, and we offer a range of support and initiatives as part of our 'Balance' programme balancegateshead.com to cater for our diverse workforce, so that your individual needs can be supported, allowing you a happy and healthy working experience with us.
