Job Opportunity at Royal Derby Hospital

The Specialist Medicine Therapy Team at the Royal Derby Hospital is seeking an enthusiastic and dynamic individual to join the team. You will collaborate closely with Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, and other Support Workers, providing treatment to a diverse range of patients across various specialties including Respiratory, Cardiology, Endocrine and Diabetes, Renal, Gastroenterology, and Hepatology.

Role Overview

• Work Environment: Under the supervision of qualified Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy staff.
• Responsibilities: Assisting in the treatment of patients, which includes activities of daily living, mobility, and respiratory problems.
• Additional Duties: Non-clinical tasks such as clerical or housekeeping duties to support the efficient operation of the department.

Key Requirements

• Qualifications: Excellent communicator, team player, and basic working knowledge of IT programs.
• Experience: Recent experience in a hospital or community setting, and moving and handling patients is essential.

Role Details

• Supervision: Work under the supervision and direction of qualified staff in the performance of specific tasks for an individual or group of patients, as part of their treatment and rehabilitation programs.
• Tasks: Assisting patients with functional activities of daily living, including dressing/undressing, domestic activities, supervising exercises, preparing patients for treatment, and assisting patients to increase their independence by using daily living aids.
• Referral: Ability to recognize the need to refer back to the Physiotherapist/Occupational Therapist, identifying contra-indications to treatment and signs of deterioration, and communicate with the Therapists accordingly.
• Communication: Communicate effectively with patients to gain informed consent to treatment, assess patient’s understanding of treatment proposals, and work within a legal framework with patients who lack capacity to consent to treatment.
• Documentation: Maintain accurate, comprehensive, and up-to-date treatment notes in line with legal and departmental requirements for each patient.