Job Description
We are seeking committed, enthusiastic, and compassionate individuals to join our team of Allied Health Professionals. We are based in Southport District General Hospital, and Ormskirk & District General Hospital, which are easily accessible by car or train from Liverpool City Centre (19 miles), Ormskirk (6.5 miles), Wigan (19 miles) and Manchester (44 miles).
You will work alongside experienced Occupational Therapy, Speech and Language therapists, Physiotherapy and dietetic colleagues, and support them in the assessment, treatment and on-going rehabilitation of patients across in-patient services.
If you believe you have the skills that we are looking for and are ready for a challenge, then we want to hear from you.
The clinical role will include supporting AHP colleagues in performing tasks such as: kitchen assessments, personal activities of daily living assessments, mobility and transfer assessments, stair assessments, improving mobility, strength, balance, and reducing falls risk, providing/fitting equipment, assisting with rehabilitation and exercise programmes. In addition to this you will have administrative and housekeeping responsibilities.
All work will be directed and supported by an HCPC registered therapist, and will include supporting with home visits, with the aim of ensuring discharge is safe, timely and seamless, with excellent communication and MDT working. Applicants therefore must have the ability to fulfil the travel requirements of the post. We are looking for someone to work part time over five days, there is the possibility of weekend working, other working patterns would be considered.
We can offer you,
- Trust and local induction
- Completion of competencies relevant to role
- Clinical supervision and PDR (Appraisal) with review
- Excellent opportunities for professional development supported by our own programmes tailored to meet your needs and identified in PDR
Advert date: 4th April 2023
Closing date: 18th April 2023
Shortlisting Date: 19th April 2023
Proposed Interview date: 27th April 2023
Please see job description and person specification further details on role responsibilities
Please note this vacancy may close once we have received sufficient applications.