Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Therapy Assistant -Acute Stroke
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The Dorset County Hospital Therapy Team
The Dorset County Hospital Therapy Team is looking for an enthusiastic, reliable team player to join the Stroke therapy team as a Senior Therapy Assistant.
About the Role
The successful candidate will work on our Stroke unit at Dorset County Hospital, treating patients on the Acute Stroke Unit (ASU) and Hyper Acute Stroke Unit (HASU) with the support from registered therapists.
The unit has recently been refurbished and we have developed the team to take an increased bed base.
We are looking for a therapy assistant who has NHS experience and who is committed to developing the service along with the rest of the Multi Disciplinary Team.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist in treating a wide variety of clinical conditions.
- Work alongside registered Occupational Therapists, Speech therapists, and Physiotherapists, delivering timely assessment and rehabilitation.
- Assist in the safe and timely discharge of patients.
Requirements
- Experience: Experience in rehabilitation and stroke care ideally as a therapy assistant is required.
- Skills: Basic IT and administrative skills essential.
- Other: Car drivers only as part of role will be supporting home visits.
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Benefits
- We provide supervision within the team and have training provided for therapy assistants.
- You are encouraged to develop through appraisals and CPD.
Right to Work in the UK
This role is not available for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. Applicants must already have the legal right to work in the UK at the time of application. Unfortunately, we are unable to support visa applications for this post in line with UKVI regulations.
Our Mission and Vision
At DCHFT, we pride ourselves on the care we provide for our patients, and on the culture, we are creating for our staff. We work hard to create a fair, inclusive environment for our staff.
- Our Mission: To provide outstanding care for people in ways which matter to them.
- Our Vision: Dorset County Hospital, working with our health and social care partners, will be at the heart of improving the well-being of our communities.
Diversity and Inclusion
We are a Trust that celebrates diversity, and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome applications from people in all under-represented groups.
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Contact Information
For further details / informal visits contact:
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Name: Pippa Carveth-Johnson
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Job title: Clinical Specialist Physiotherapist
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Email address: philipa.carveth-johnson@nhs.net
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Telephone number: 01305 253282
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Name: Mark Green
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Job title: OT Stroke Team Lead
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Email: Mark.Green27@nhs.net
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