An exciting opportunity awaits at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust, which is seeking a compassionate and qualified Therapy Support Worker to join its dedicated team and make a meaningful impact on patients’ lives. Visa sponsorship is available for eligible candidates, making this a fantastic chance to advance your career with one of the UK’s leading healthcare providers
About the Trust
Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust provides acute and specialist healthcare services to over one million individuals annually. It primarily serves the local communities within the eight boroughs comprising the North West London Integrated Care System. Established in 2007, the Trust is among the largest in the UK, employing more than 15,000 staff.
The Trust operates five hospitals in central and west London – Charing Cross, Hammersmith, Queen Charlotte’s & Chelsea, St Mary’s, and The Western Eye. These hospitals have a distinguished history of research and education, influencing care and treatment on both national and global scales. Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust is also expanding its integrated and digital care services while offering private healthcare through dedicated facilities at all its sites, including the renowned Lindo Wing at St Mary’s Hospital.
Position: Therapy Support Worker
Salary: £29,485 to £31,088 a year
Job Type: Full Time
Location: London, UK
About the Role
We are seeking to recruit a full time therapy assistant to join our vibrant team of Physiotherapists and Occupational Therapists working with intensive care and surgical ward patients at Hammersmith Hospital.
Physiotherapists and Occupational Therapists in this setting are responsible for the ongoing functional assessment, intervention and timely discharge planning of patients back to their home or other suitable environments.
This role involves working primarily with patients who are recovering from intensive care delirium, weakness, abdominal or cardiothoracic surgery and general medical patients who are off their functional baseline.
The therapy assistant is delegated work by the therapist and they will perform patient care, including rehabilitating patients through mobilising, practicing activities of daily living, supervising exercise programs, and carrying out discharge planning tasks. This post-holder will also perform specific patient tasks such as screening patients and overseeing the departmental equipment stock. They will also be expected to undertake a variety of administrative and practical tasks to support the team e.g. ordering equipment, cleaning wheelchairs/equipment after patient use, preparing resources for treatment sessions and assisting with onward referrals.
We are seeking to recruit an enthusiastic and skilled therapy assistant with the ability to take the initiative and work autonomously as appropriate.
Previous experience working in a similar role at B3 is desirable but not essential. The successful applicant will work as part of a supportive team and receive training and supervision as appropriate.
Main Duties
- To assist, support and work under the direction of a qualified therapist.
- To manage own caseload of patients, with supervision.
- To achieve, develop and maintain competencies through skills and knowledge development.
- To record patient information in line with Trust guidelines.
- To work effectively within the team, service and Trust.
- To perform non-clinical and administrative duties within the service, as required.
- To manage equipment, products and stock levels.
Qualifications
- General Education to GCSE level including English/ equivocal English qualification.
Desirable
- Care Certificate
Experience (Essential)
- Experience of working with the public.
- Previous experience of caring for people in or outside of work.
- Demonstrate a basic knowledge of the role of the relevant therapy professions.
Desirable
- Previous experience of working within therapy departments
- Previous experience of working in hospital setting.
Skills/Knowledge/ Abilities (Essential)
- Demonstrate insight into caring/supportive role.
- Basic IT skills
- Knowledge of health and safety, diversity and confidentiality issues.
- Demonstrates initiative and self-motivation.
Desirable
- Knowledge of basic administrative processes.
Benefits
Certificate of Sponsorship
- Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications
Required Documents
- CV/Resume
- Cover Letter
Application Process
Interested and qualified candidates should kindly CLICK HERE to learn more and apply
Application Deadline
January 6, 2025