Rehabilitation Assistant

Job overview

We are looking for a part-time colleague to join our team for 25 hours a week spread across 4 days.

Supporting the Occupational Therapists and Physiotherapists with the  rehabilitation patients in the acute respiratory team based on the medical and surgical wards at Harrogate District Hospital.  The post involves performing hands on interventions and any relevant administrative duties.

Patients will mostly have medical and surgical conditions. They will be needing rehabilitation and practice of functional abilities so that they can achieve their potential before going back out into the community to live.

Main duties of the job

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a conscientious, forwarding thinking therapy assistant to join our Acute Respiratory Team.

The team comprises of physiotherapists and occupational therapists working with patients with a variety of conditions The role of the assistant is to support the therapists in the assessment, treatment and discharge planning of these patients, back into the community in a timely manner.

It is important that you are organised and can work under pressure, along with having good computer based, written and verbal communication skills.

In return you will receive regular support with the experienced and friendly team, and lots of opportunities to learn and develop your skills.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For further information about this position please find the Job Description and Personal Specification attached.

If you have any queries about this position please contact Mairead Lancaster Lead Occupational Therapist [email protected]

**This job advert will close as soon as a sufficient amount of applications have been received. Please apply for this job as soon as you can, if you are interested.**