Advanced Therapy Assistant | Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Company: Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust The primary aim of the therapy service is to ensure patients can live well and as independently as possible in their own homes following acute hospitalisation. Implement therapy-specific programmes and engagement in MDT initiatives to minimise sedentary behaviour during patients’ hospital stay. Support the prevention and effective management of delirium and other cognitive spectrum disorders through physical and cognitively stimulating activities. Identify ongoing rehabilitation goals and provision of aids to facilitate independence and safe onward care at the point of discharge in collaboration with Oxfordshire and other areas discharge to assess services. Engaging and supporting the healthy and active ageing theme of the department’s research and development agenda through the Oxford Allied Health Professions Research and Innovation Unit (AHPRU). To provide holistic interventions for patients without direct supervision, working to treatment plans, protocols and accountable at all times to a registered practitioner. To support patient centred rehabilitation in order to facilitate timely, safe discharge, reflecting individual choice and maximising individual’s independence. To perform non-clinical and administrative duties within the department, as required. To contribute to the induction and training of current staff and students To maintain rehab equipment in the department, order, clean, communicate with suppliers Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is 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. 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. In 2023 NHS England launched its first sexual safety charter, and our Trust proudly signed it. Oxford University Hospitals promotes a safe, respectful hiring environment. Together, we will uphold the highest standards of care and professionalism. Advanced Therapy Assistant Acute Medicine and Rehabilitation Services Medicine Rehabilitation and Cardiac Band: 4 Accountable to: Head of Therapies

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John Radcliffe Hospital Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is a major NHS teaching trust providing specialist clinical services, education, training, and research across four hospitals: John Radcliffe, Churchill, Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre, and Horton Hospital. Support therapy services in delivering high-quality rehabilitation to patients, including those on the regional vascular surgical ward,



Emergency Surgery, Gastroenterology, and Gynae wards. Focus on early mobilisation and rehabilitation post-amputation or vascular surgery. Maintain competencies, record patient data in EPR, perform administrative duties, maintain operational systems, support induction/training of new staff and students, and work flexibly across clinical areas. Maintain therapy equipment and liaise with suppliers. screen and treat patients under supervision. Therapy Delivery: Assist therapists, carry out delegated activities, adjust programmes within competency, motivate patients. Patient Care & Mobility: Assist with mobility, transfers, and personal care safely. Risk Management & Safety: Monitor patients, escape concerns, perform risk assessments, understand major incident and fire policies. Planning & Organisation: Prioritise caseload, administrative duties, support training events, perform admin tasks. Service & Personal Development: Work to CSP and COT standards, adhere to Trust policies, contribute to service improvement, audit, research, and quality projects. Participate in in-service training, continuing professional development, supervision, peer review, and appraisal. Health & Safety: Comply with Health and Safety policies; training and specialist advice available. Infection Control: Adhere to Trust policies to minimise infections; complete mandatory training; notify Occupational Health if infected. Children’s Rights & Safeguarding: Uphold rights of children and vulnerable adults; Mandatory Training & Confidentiality: Complete annual training; maintain confidentiality per Data Protection Act 1984. Report incidents to reduce risk and safeguard patients, visitors, and staff. Follow Trust Equal Opportu

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