Generic Support Worker Uk Sponsorship Available

Job Description

to join our dynamic inpatient therapy team at St. Michael’s Hospital in Hayle. If you have experience working in an Acute Therapy team, such as Occupational Therapy or Physiotherapy, we would love to hear from you.

This is a part-time position, requiring 3 days of work per week. Ideally, you’ll be available from Wednesday to Friday, though this can be discussed further. You will also be included in the weekend rota, with time off in lieu.

The role involves managing an adult elective orthopaedic caseload across two inpatient wards and a telephone-based pre-admission clinic. You will also take part in daily pre-operative Joint Schools. On occasion, you may be asked to conduct home visits.

We require experience working in a Therapy setting, as well as an NVQ Level III in Health Care. The ability to work independently within the scope of the Therapy Technician role is essential, while also following instructions from qualified team members. Strong time management, prioritisation skills, and the ability to use your initiative to complete tasks are key.

In this role, you will support Therapists in assessing and treating patients, and help manage the day-to-day operations of the therapy environment. You will accept patients referred by Therapists and manage your own caseload, treating patients according to established protocols. You’ll monitor patient progress and make adjustments to treatment plans as needed within your scope of practice.

For a defined group of patients, you will carry out assessments, utilizing your investigative and analytical skills to develop treatment plans based on clinical reasoning. You will apply a range of assessment and treatment techniques to support patients’ recovery.

The Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust (RCHT) is the leading provider of acute and specialist care services for Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly, serving a population of approximately 500,000, which increases significantly during peak tourist seasons. We employ around 6,700 staff and have a budget of £580 million.

As a teaching hospital, we partner with the University of Exeter Medical School, University of Plymouth School of Nursing and Midwifery, and Peninsula Dental School. The Knowledge Spa at the Royal Cornwall Hospital site is the hub for medical and nursing education, as well as ongoing training for healthcare professionals in both clinical and non-clinical roles.

We pride ourselves on staying at the cutting edge of medical advances, continually developing our clinical services and facilities to expand the specialist care we provide locally. We also have a growing reputation for research and innovation.

PLEASE NOTE: To view the full Job Description and Person Specification, please click on the supporting document on the right-hand side.

As an NHS employee, you will need to complete the following:

• Identity checks
• Professional registration and qualification checks
• Employment history and reference checks
• Occupational Health clearance
• A satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service check
• Proof of the right to work in the UK

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We reserve the right to close this advert early.

Flexible working options may be available – please discuss this during your interview.

Sponsorship may be offered, but this is not guaranteed.