Therapy Senior Support Worker inLeiester inLeiester PUBLISHED
MON 9 DEC 2024
In this role, the Therapy Support Worker will contribute to the provision of therapeutic assessments and interventions, managing a clinical caseload assigned by team members. They will work closely with patients, families, and carers while liaising with other professionals to support individuals with complex needs, including those with physical, psychological, and communication difficulties. Comprehensive training and ongoing development opportunities are provided to ensure the worker can effectively meet the department's service priorities.
Band 3 - 37.5 hours per week
This is an excellent opportunity to develop your skills within a multidisciplinary team.
You will be working on ward 22, a short stay rehab unit at Leicester General Hospital.
You will be working alongside Physiotherapists and Occupational Therapists, carrying out treatment programmes for medical patients with a wider variety of conditions.
This post requires a high level of personal responsibility and therefore we are looking for a person with a mature outlook, good communication skills, organisational skills and an ability to use their initiative.
You will need to be motivated, organised and able to work on your own initiative and as part of a team. You will need to have experience of working with a variety of different people. The ability to use computers is desirable in this post, as some administrative and clerical duties are involved.
You will need to have either experience working within a health care setting and ideally worked as a therapy assistant. You must have a clear understanding of the role of Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy.
You will receive comprehensive trust and service induction, regular supervision and annual appraisal and a training programme to support your development.
Post holders will work their core hours Monday to Friday, they may also be required to work weekends and Bank Holidays on a roster system.
About us
Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy provides key therapeutic assessments and interventions to patients in order to promote independence and facilitate optimum function for individuals working with patients, families and carers and the multi-disciplinary team to achieve agreed outcomes for patients.
- The Therapy Support Worker will contribute to the provision of Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy and Speech and Language Therapy within a specified clinical area. This includes identified clinical, administrative and educational roles.
- To carry a clinical caseload which has been discussed and delegated to them by the relevant team member who has delegation responsibilities for this task.
- To work to Therapy and UHL Service priorities.
- To work with patients, carers and their families in a sensitive and professional manner.
- To liaise with other professionals for the benefit of the patient.
- To work with and support those who may have complex needs including physical, psychological and communication difficulties.
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