Multi-Therapy Assistant - #66402
Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Date: 2 weeks ago
City: Reading
Contract type: Full time
We are looking to recruit an experienced Band 4 Multi-Therapist to join the Care Home Support Team for 1 year fixed term. This role will support the Occupational Therapists and Physiotherapists of the Postural Management Team (PMT) to residents in nursing and residential care homes. The role of the PMT is to prevent contractures, reduce risk of pressure damage and aid quality of life for residents with complex postural needs.
The role will support the initial assessment and review of residents requiring support with seating, bed positioning, specialist chairs and positioning cushions. Support with audits, ordering equipment and work with care home staff to aid implementation of positioning programmes.
You will be a team player and work collaboratively with staff from all disciplines whilst maintaining high professional standards. You will ensure good communication, and effective processes and procedures are maintained across the service.
The post holder will work 9-5pm, Monday to Friday based at Cremyll Road, Reading
Staff parking is available on site
We value diversity and are proud to be a Stonewall Top 100 Employer. We work hard to create an inclusive environment where you’ll be supported by friendly and professional colleagues to flourish.
Our Values At Berkshire Healthcare
Benefits Of Working For Us Include
The role will support the initial assessment and review of residents requiring support with seating, bed positioning, specialist chairs and positioning cushions. Support with audits, ordering equipment and work with care home staff to aid implementation of positioning programmes.
You will be a team player and work collaboratively with staff from all disciplines whilst maintaining high professional standards. You will ensure good communication, and effective processes and procedures are maintained across the service.
The post holder will work 9-5pm, Monday to Friday based at Cremyll Road, Reading
Staff parking is available on site
- To triage new referrals to the Postural Management Team
- To provide accurate feedback to the relevant therapist regarding interventions and any clinical observations
- To demonstrate the ability to use therapy equipment competently and safely once training has been received.
- Provide administrative support to the Care Home Support Team
- The postholder is expected to liaise effectively and professionally with all levels of staff, external organisations and the public, dealing with confidential information in an appropriate manner
- To undertake any administrative duties associated with the service as requested by the team.
- Work flexibly in response to service need across our multiple sites
We value diversity and are proud to be a Stonewall Top 100 Employer. We work hard to create an inclusive environment where you’ll be supported by friendly and professional colleagues to flourish.
Our Values At Berkshire Healthcare
- Caring for and about you is our top priority
- Committed to providing good quality, safe services
- Working Together with you to develop innovative solutions
Benefits Of Working For Us Include
- Flexible working options to support work-life balance.
- 27 days’ annual leave rising with service + opportunity to buy and sell
- Generous NHS pension scheme
- Excellent learning and career development opportunities
- ‘Cycle to Work’ and car leasing scheme
- Access to a range of wellbeing tools and services
- Discounts at hundreds of popular retailers and restaurants
- Staff networks for race, diversity, disabilities and armed forces community to support equality
- Generous maternity, paternity, adoption and special leave.
- Free parking across Trust sites
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