About this role
Job summary
The Orthopaedic Therapy Team is seeking a motivated and forward-thinking Rehabilitation Assistant to join our integrated group of Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists and Rehabilitation Assistants.
We work with orthopaedic patients of all ages, supporting individuals recovering from elective surgery or traumatic injuries as they progress through their rehabilitation journey.
In this role, you'll work closely with our therapists to deliver treatment plans on the ward and play an active part in assessing patients at the pre-operative stage within our outpatient clinic.
We're looking for someone with excellent communication skills who thrives in a dynamic, collaborative environment. Previous experience in a similar role is essential.
Comprehensive training will be provided to help you achieve the competencies required for this position.
Main duties of the job
To be responsible for progressing treatment following regimes or guidelines. To discharge case simple patients when they have achieved their goals. To contribute to discharge planning including MDT meetings. To participate in the orthopaedic weekend working scheme. To assist the therapists with any patient that requires more than one person to treat or mobilise. To carry out and to supervise exercise regimes and treatment programmes the therapist has prescribed. To be involved, where necessary, with the washing, dressing and personal care of patients, and cleaning of equipment.
About us
We are proud to be part of BSW Hospitals Group - a formal partnership between Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust and Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust. With a combined workforce of over 17, 600 colleagues, and budget of 1.6 billion the Group is united by a common purpose to deliver the best possible care to over 1 million people. We are creating a heath and care system that works with the people we care for, reducing the differences people currently face in access, experience and outcomes, improving the experience of our colleagues and tackling shared challenges like sustainability and finances. Every improvement we make across our Group will be guided by what creates the greatest benefit for our colleagues, our patients, our communities and our partners.
Job description Job responsibilities
1. To work with all orthopaedic patients, of any age, under the care of GWH. Locations include PAC, wards and community.2. To assess patients with routine and non-complex conditions independently according to agreed guidelines and documentation.3. To follow identified guidelines and treatment programmes and implement these in collaboration with the occupational therapist or physiotherapist if required.4. To be responsible for progressing treatment following regimes or guidelines.5. To discharge case simple patients when they have achieved their goals.6. To contribute to discharge planning including MDT meetings.7. To participate in the orthopaedic weekend working scheme.
Person Specification
Education Essential
GCSE (or equivalent) in English and Math's. Good IT Skills NVQ Level 3 plus knowledge and skills to diploma level, or equivalent knowledge and skills gained by experience.
Desirable
NVQ or similar in Health and Social Care
Experience Essential
Knowledge of health and safety issues e.g. manual handling, infection control Understanding of the importance of confidentiality and consent Experience of working in a hospital setting and in a patient's home Previous experience in mobilising/ moving patients with ROM or weight bearing restrictions, using various modes of equipment Experience of carrying out functional assessments Experience of using an equipment ordering system
Desirable
Experience of working with patients with a variety of orthopaedic conditions Experience of training others An understanding of prioritising patients To have an up to date and relevant CPD file
Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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Employer details Employer name Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address Great Western Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Marlborough Road
Swindon
SN3 6BB
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.gwh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)