Description
Job Overview
This is an exciting opportunity for a weekend contract only and may suit a healthcare student wanting to gain some experience and money whilst finishing their studies. The contract will be once a fortnight shift on either a Saturday or Sunday working the hours 8am-4.30pm.
The role will be based with the Orthopaedic Physiotherapy Team working on the busy Trauma and Elective Orthopaedic Wards at Southmead Hospital, a regional center for Orthopaedic surgery and a Major Trauma Centre. The role will also include working in our exciting new Bristol Surgical Center due to open this year.
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Main duties of the job
The post-holder will support the rehabilitation of patients following planned Orthopaedic surgery, day-case operations and after trauma. They will work alongside registered Physiotherapists to help patients regain mobility and function. Some work will be independent after training to support patients with exercises and mobility.
Working for our organisation
The Orthopaedic Physiotherapy Team is a lively group of supportive individuals who look to deliver the best care to their patients and help each other develop and thrive. The post-holder will have a passion for team-work and be able to positively contribute to the well-being of their colleagues as well as motivating patients to achieve their full potential.
Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities
After initial training, the post-holder will be able to progress Orthopaedic patients with exercises and mobility towards a safe discharge home independently. They will participate in joint rehabilitation sessions with registered therapists requiring physical effort and the use of manual handling equipment. The post-holder will also be responsible for the maintenance, storage and ordering of walking aids, recording statistics and making onward out-patient physiotherapy referrals as well as other administrative tasks as required. This post is for weekend hours only.
Person specification
Essential and Desirable
Essential criteria
Experience in a team environment
Experience working with people
Achieved or Equivalent GCSE's in English and Maths of C and above
Desirable criteria
Desire to work with people
Desire to learn new skills
Previous NHS or social care experience either as jobs or placements
Currently studying on a healthcare course
Good IT skills