Job Description

Job Title: Locum Therapy Assistant in Acute Medicine
Band: 4
Location: King George Hospital, Romford
Rate: £13-17 per hour
Working Hours: Full Time
Start Date: 01.12.2024
Duration: Permanent

We are currently seeking a dedicated and compassionate Locum Therapy Assistant to join our team in Acute Medicine at King George Hospital, Romford. The successful candidate will be an essential part of the healthcare team, supporting patients on the acute medical wards. You will work alongside experienced Occupational Therapists and other healthcare professionals to assist in the rehabilitation of patients, ensuring a high level of care and patient support in a fast-paced medical environment.

Responsibilities:
As a Therapy Assistant, your responsibilities will include providing direct support to patients under the supervision of qualified therapists. You will assist in the delivery of therapy interventions, helping to promote independence and recovery. You will be expected to assist with mobility support, therapeutic exercises, and daily living activities, ensuring that patients’ physical and emotional needs are met. Additionally, you will maintain accurate patient records, assist with equipment setup, and contribute to the general running of the department. A key part of the role will be liaising with multidisciplinary teams to ensure cohesive and efficient patient care.

Qualifications and Experience:

• NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care or equivalent
• Experience in a healthcare setting, preferably within acute medicine or therapy services
• Ability to assist in therapy interventions under the supervision of qualified staff
• Good understanding of patient care and rehabilitation techniques
• Excellent communication skills and a team player
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced and demanding environment
• Experience in an acute medical or hospital setting is desirable

Why work with Pulse?
From the moment you register with us, our focus is entirely on you. During our first conversation, you’ll quickly see that we understand your specialty inside and out. Our expert recruitment consultants are dedicated to finding you the best opportunities and supporting you every step of the way to secure the perfect placement. With our preferred or sole supplier status with many clients, you’ll have access to exclusive opportunities that you won’t find anywhere else. We always prioritize your best interests, engaging in meaningful conversations and truly listening to you. You are an individual, a professional—not just a resource.

Reasonable Adjustments:
If you consider yourself to have a disability or require any reasonable adjustment during the recruitment process or within the workplace, please highlight this at the earliest opportunity by contacting our team. With this information, we will provide appropriate support to you throughout the process and into your work placement.

We are unable to support or accept applications from candidates who are residents within the Red or Amber list of the Code of practice for the international recruitment of health and social care personnel in England, based on the World Health Organisation (WHO) Workforce Support and Safeguard List.