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Main area Therapy Assistant Grade NHS AfC: Band 4 Contract Permanent Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week (37.5 hours per week, weekend/7 day working) Job ref 321-MRC-7324598-B4-PUB Site Churchill Hospital Town Headington, Oxford Salary £26,530 - £29,114 pa Salary period Yearly Closing 07/08/2025 23:59 Interview date 13/08/2025 Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trustis one of the largest NHS teaching trusts in the country. It provides a wide range of general and specialist clinical services and is a base for medical education, training and research. The Trust comprises of four hospitals - theJohn Radcliffe Hospital ,Churchill HospitalandNuffield Orthopaedic Centrein Headington and theHorton General Hospitalin Banbury. Our values, standards and behaviours define the quality of clinical care we offer and the professional relationships we make with our patients, colleagues and the wider community. We call this Delivering Compassionate Excellence and its focus is on our values of compassion, respect, learning, delivery, improvement and excellence. Many of our recruitment programmes use Value Based Interviewing to identify those who have the skills we seek, who share our values and who are able to deliver compassionate excellence from the outset. We know that this makes a significant difference to your job satisfaction and above all the outcomes and experience of our patients and their families. For more information about our Values and Value Based Interviewing please visitJob overviewThe Churchill Hospital is renowned for its exceptional cancer services and wide range of other specialities including Specialist Surgery, Renal and Transplant, Clinical and Medical Oncology, and Clinical Haematology. As a Therapy Assistant, you will have the opportunity to work across various wards, engaging with patients from diverse backgrounds and with a range of conditions. These include, but are not limited to, cancer, kidney disease, upper gastrointestinal issues, post-transplant recovery, and blood disorders such as leukaemia and lymphoma. This role offers a unique chance to make a meaningful impact on the lives of individuals undergoing treatment for these complex medical conditions. You will work closely with experienced physiotherapists and occupational therapists to provide rehabilitation and support to people throughout their treatment pathway. The role will also include participating in projects to help influence ongoing improvement in the delivery of patient care. The successful candidate will demonstrate excellent interpersonal and team working skills, as well as effective communication, time management skills and an ability to problem solve. This post is an ideal opportunity for an individual with experience of working in a healthcare setting to work as part of an acute specialist therapy team. Main duties of the job1. To work as a member of the Churchill Therapies Team to plan and provide programmes of therapeutic activity for patients, within the framework laid down by therapists. 2. To promote patient goals to enable early and safe discharge from hospital. 3. To assist the Therapy Team with a range of duties. 4. Implement and evaluate basic therapy interventions for patients in activities relating to their treatment programme. 7. To maintain rehab equipment in the department, order, clean and communicate with suppliers. Working for our organisationOxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trustis one of the largest NHS teaching trusts in the country. It provides a wide range of general and specialist clinical services and is a base for medical education, training and research. The Trust comprises four hospitals - the John Radcliffe Hospital, Churchill Hospital and Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre in Headington and the Horton General Hospital in Banbury. Our values, standards and behaviours define the quality of clinical care we offer and the professional relationships we make with our patients, colleagues and the wider community. We call this Delivering Compassionate Excellence and its focus is on our values of compassion, respect, learning, delivery, improvement and excellence. These values put patients at the heart of what we do and underpin the quality healthcare we would like for ourselves or a member of our family. Watch how we set out to deliver compassionate excellence via the OUH YouTube channel . Detailed job description and main responsibilitiesTitle: Therapy Assistant AfC Band: 4 Line Management: Team Lead Therapist Accountable to: Head of Therapies Contract: Permanent, Part-Time Sites: Churchill Hospital Communication Exchange and communicate factual information to patients using encouragement, reassurance and tact and overcome barriers to rehabilitation with patients whose understanding is impaired. Maintain accurate, objective up to date patient records according to Trust standards Use a range of verbal and non-verbal communication tools to communicate effectively with patients,to progress rehabilitation and treatment programmes Receive and provide routine information to staff, patients and carers Accept and relay information / messages to / from registered staff, verbally, electronically and in writing as requested To communicate effectively with registered staff to feedback about patient caseload/progress. To participate in regular meetings with other members of the therapy team and multidisciplinary team To deal effectively with patients who have a range of communication and behavioural needs. On an informal basis, to promote the profile of Therapies in the Trust. Clinical Responsibilities To understand a range of procedures which require some theoretical knowledge by practical experience To work flexibly and be able to adjust to the constantly changing demands of the departments To have holistic understanding of patient and family dynamics, the patient’s condition and its impact on function To use initiative when responding to changing patient signs i.e. ceasing treatment if patient unwell To assess and formulate treatment plans for routine patients as guided by therapists To assess patients’ mobility and issue appropriate equipment To adjust treatment programmes autonomously when clinically appropriate and report changes to the registered practitioner To provide planned advice, support and instruction to patients and where relevant their carers, to promote understanding of the aims of their treatment plan To undertake specific activities relevant to the clinical area which demonstrate advanced technical or support skills that have required specific training. These activities will be carried out autonomously. To prepare, issue and give instruction in the use of equipment to promote rehabilitation and independence within agreed competencies following treatment plan Preparation of the environment and equipment appropriate for the treatment session To provide patient centred and high standard interventions, respecting patient choice and dignity, and working with a multidisciplinary approach to achieving patient goals To assess patient understanding of treatment proposals to gain valid informed consent according to Trust Policy Reporting to the registered practitioner any risks, difficulties or concerns that they themselves or a patient, may identify Liaise effectively by establishing and maintaining professional working relationships with other members of the multidisciplinary team, patients, carers, and relatives. This may include staff from other agencies or localities when a patient’s care is being transferred To evaluate emergency situations and act accordingly working within procedures and protocols laid down by the service and the Trust To participate in weekend or evening working as required by the department Professional Work to support therapists in adhering to professional standards and Trust procedures and policies Planning and Organisational Skills To manage own day to day work tasks and prioritise with reference to registered practitioner Work with other registered practitioners across the Trust to support the Therapies Team To assist therapists arranging in-service training, study days etc. To participate in appropriate Clinical Governance activities such as Risk Management, as directed by a registered clinician Prioritise delegated workload and be responsible for own effective time management Service and Personal Development To work within relevant professional standards of practice (CSP, RCOT) adhering to Trust procedures and being prepared to comment on proposals for change. To participate in the development of the therapy services with registered practitioners To participate actively in sharing and receiving in-service training and development, to ensure continuous professional development, as appropriate to grade and experience To assist therapists with inducting new staff to the department Demonstrate non-clinical and clinical duties to new starters To undertake administration tasks to support the therapy services as requested Attend annual mandatory training in line with Trust policies To actively participate in continuing professional development to further own learning and personal development, including regular supervision, peer review and annual appraisal To record continuing professional development in own portfolio, linked to the annual appraisal and personal development plan To share learning, skills and knowledge with other staff members and students To be aware of own limitations and ensure that no task or procedure is carried out until necessary training has been received To contribute towards service reviews and audit and research and development within Therapy services Person specificationQualifications/ExerienceAdequate educational attainments Experience working clinically in a healthcare setting Understanding of Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy roles in the hospital setting Demonstrates effective team working Experience contributing to the management of non-clinical tasks Previous experience working as a physiotherapy or therapy assistant COVID-19:The COVID-19 vaccination remains the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and of course our patients from the virus when working in our healthcare settings. Whilst COVID-19 vaccination is not a condition of employment , we do encourage our staff to get vaccinated. If you are unvaccinated there is helpful advice and information at Oxfordshire County Council Website where you can also find out more about how to access vaccination. Vacancy Closures:Please note, this vacancy may close early if a high volume of applications are received. Probation Period:This post is subject to a6 monthprobationary period. If you currently hold a contract of employment with the Oxford University Hospitals, this will not apply. This statement does not apply to Medical staff or Executive Appointments. Referencing:When providing employment reference details please provide correct work related email addresses so references can be sought promptly when we are looking to progress your application. Your first referee will need to be your line manager, supervisor or clinical lead from your current or most recent post or place of study. Please note that if you have previously worked for the Trust we will require a reference from your last Manager, this information is essential if your offer of employment is to be confirmed. Next Steps:Please make sure that you read the job description and person specification, and that your supporting statement reflects this as your application will be judged against these criteria. Candidates selected for interview will be contacted after the short-listing process, usually within 2 weeks. (Please note that shortlisting times vary when applying for a Medical position within the Trust). The majority of correspondence will be via the e-recruitment system; therefore you should check your emails regularly including junk mail folders in web-based email products. No unsolicited recruitment agency telephone calls or emails. 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