Therapy Assistant
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Position Overview & Specifications
The post holder will assist the qualified therapists in their administrative duties and the functioning of the orthopaedic therapy service.
They will be responsible for managing their own delegated clinical caseload as well as completing housekeeping tasks, undertaking treatments as required by the HCPC registered therapists and maintaining accurate records.
The post holder will contribute to all aspects of the orthopaedic therapy team including the ward, outliers, Fracture clinic, HomeFirst and Outreach visits.
The Orthopaedic service spans across both Southport and Ormskirk Hospital sites; whilst the successful post-holder will be primarily based at Ormskirk District General Hospital, there will be at times, the requirement to provide cross site support to the wider orthopaedic service
To establish a therapeutic relationship with patients under the direction of the registered therapists.
To report back to supervising staff regarding the individual needs/abilities of patients.
To liaise with members of the MDT and external agencies to ensure the effective management of patients care
To accept responsibility for delegated workload and manage own time effectively.
Undertake environmental visits, HomeFirst and Outreach visits within the community as instructed by the registered therapist, providing and fitting equipment as required.
To assist patients functionally with their mobility and personal care under the direction of senior staff.
To issue therapy equipment as directed.
To record and report findings accurately and in a timely manner according to standard procedure.
To participate in 7 day service.
Southport & Ormskirk Hospital NHS Trust is a progressive NHS Trust. It is committed to providing and developing innovative high quality services to the communities that it serves. This makes it an ideal place to further develop your career within therapies.
We welcome informal visits, or if you prefer you can contact us by phone or video call with any questions that you may have.
For further information lease see attached Job Description.
Advert date: 5th May 2023
Closing date: 21st May 2023
Shortlisting date: 22nd May 2023
Interview date: 1st June 2023
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Therapy Assistant roles across Southport and Ormskirk Hospital NHS Trust's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £21,730 - £23,177 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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