Therapy Assistant - Elective Orthopaedics

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  • Bournemouth
  • £24,937-26,598 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 5 days ago
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our dynamic Orthopaedic Therapy Team at Royal Bournemouth Hospital.The Team provides a high quality, patient centred service to the inpatient Orthopaedic service, working closely with the multi disciplinary team. Rehabilitation programs are implemented to maximise post operative function and patient satisfaction within an efficient service. Senior team leadership provides a supportive working and learning environment.We are looking for an enthusiastic Therapy Assistant to join our team. You will participate in the assessment, pre and post operative treatment, management and discharge planning of our Orthopaedic inpatients and day case surgery patients. You will be responsible for the prescription and provision of appropriate walking aids and equipment to facilitate timely discharge. You will be responsible for keeping accurate records of equipment provision for the team and delivering equipment to other areas of the hospital.You will have excellent communication skills, be highly organised and have the ability to manage a busy clinical caseload. You will have the ability to work flexibly and participate in the team's evening and 7 day work patterns to ensure optimal patient care and throughput. Weekend working is usually based on a 1 in 4 pattern. Flexible working pattern will be considered.This is a permanent position for 37.5 Hours per week.Base Location: Royal Bournemouth HospitalInterview Date: TBCMain duties of the jobTo understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advertAbout usOur values define who we are as #TeamUHD. They underpin everything we do now and in the future. They define how we treat our patients, visitors, and each other, our valued teammates and colleagues. UHD are investing in services across the Trust, with many being transformed and developed following merger and the New Hospital Programme. This means that some services may move site this year or next, either temporarily or long term. Recruiting Managers interviewing for this role will be happy to answer any specific questions that you have about this at interview.Please note if the role or service is relocated as part of a planned move, employees will not be eligible for excess mileage reimbursement. Travel from the postholder's home to the new work base will be considered a normal commute. Any other changes not related to this relocation will be managed according to the relevant Trust or National terms and conditions.DetailsDate posted29 August 2025Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 3Salary£24,937 to £26,598 a year paContractPermanentWorking patternFull-timeReference number153-SP04997Job locationsRoyal Bournemouth HospitalBournemouthBH7 7DWJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesTo understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesTo understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advertPerson SpecificationOtherEssential
  • Ability to drive a manual car and hold a clean driver's license
QualificationsEssential
  • NVQ III Care/Promoting Independence/or Diagnostic and Therapeutic Support or equivalent qualification
ExperienceEssential
  • Previous work as Therapy/Care Assistant, where direct patient care is involved
  • Working with patients with Physical Impairment and/or Cognitive dysfunction
Desirable
  • Previous experience in generic therapy role
KnowledgeEssential
  • The effects of physical and cognitive impairment, on skills, abilities and lifestyle.
  • The role of Therapy in a physical setting
  • Basic rehabilitation techniques
Person SpecificationOtherEssential
  • Ability to drive a manual car and hold a clean driver's license
QualificationsEssential
  • NVQ III Care/Promoting Independence/or Diagnostic and Therapeutic Support or equivalent qualification
ExperienceEssential
  • Previous work as Therapy/Care Assistant, where direct patient care is involved
  • Working with patients with Physical Impairment and/or Cognitive dysfunction
Desirable
  • Previous experience in generic therapy role
KnowledgeEssential
  • The effects of physical and cognitive impairment, on skills, abilities and lifestyle.
  • The role of Therapy in a physical setting
  • Basic rehabilitation techniques

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