Allied Health Professionals |
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As key members of today’s healthcare team, allied health professionals work closely with patients, often on a one-to-one basis, helping with rehabilitation and providing treatment that helps transform people’s lives.
At Airedale we employ the following Allied Health Professionals:
At Airedale we employ the following Allied Health Professionals:
dietitians
Dietitians aim to help everyone achieve their potential for optimum health and well-being. The dietetics department offers specialist nutrition and dietetic services to Airedale NHS Foundation Trust, Airedale, Wharfedale and Craven CCG, and Bradford District CCG.
For more information on the working life of a dietition, visit the NHS Careers website
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Additional Information from ANHST Departments
Hospital Nutrition Support
We are key members of the Nutrition and Hydration Group and have produced a Trust Nutrition Policy. The dietitian is part of the Nutrition Support Team and the wards use MUST to screen patients for risk of malnutrition. We have regular input to the Intensive Care Unit and are an integral part of the Stroke Team.
Hospital Catering
The Trust’s catering system is a cook-freeze service which is supplied and managed by Sodexo. The dietitians have a key role in menu planning and liaising with the diet cooks about special diets. The dietetic assistant arranges meals for patients on special diets and she works closely with the Catering Department to ensure all patients get the correct diet.
Children’s Services
We care for children with a wide range of conditions such as diabetes, food allergy, renal disease, complex feeding problems and inherited metabolic disorders. Many of our clinics are multidisciplinary with the paediatrician and dietitian working closely together. Multi-agency working is a key part of our services to children.
Diabetes
The Trust has a Diabetes Centre and we have input into specialist clinics for different groups, such as children and pregnant women. We also hold carbohydrate counting and insulin adjustment education groups for people with Type 1 diabetes.
In the community, we visit many of the GP Practices to provide specialist dietetic clinics or group education sessions for patients with diabetes in more familiar surroundings. We work closely with the Diabetes Specialist Nurse to ensure patients get the best care.
We also deliver the X-PERT group education programme to people with Type 2 diabetes. This is a 6 week course designed to give people the knowledge, skills and confidence to manage their diabetes successfully.
Community Nutrition Support and Intermediate Care
All patients who require enteral feeding at home or additional dietetic support post-discharge are followed up closely in the community. We can facilitate early discharge and can offer seamless, high quality care. By providing training to key community carers, we help to ensure that patients’ needs are met.
Other Links for Careers Advice
Links to Further Education / Higher Education Courses
Students from the following universities undertake placements with Airedale NHS Foundation Trust as part of their dietetic training. Clicking on the links below will take you to information about the relevant courses.
Work Experience Opportunities
We offer work experience opportunities for individuals interested in a career as a dietitian. The programme will usually be one day but we are prepared to consider placements of up to five days; requests for extended placements will be considered on a case by case basis. Work experience placements will include observing a dietitian, working with both inpatients and outpatients, and may include a mixture of adults and children.
Whilst the department is able to offer placements throughout the year, individuals should submit their applications two months in advance of their preferred dates.
Dietetics is a degree level entry profession and consequently the criteria for work experience are:
To apply for a work experience placement in Dietetics visit the Work Experience page
Hospital Nutrition Support
We are key members of the Nutrition and Hydration Group and have produced a Trust Nutrition Policy. The dietitian is part of the Nutrition Support Team and the wards use MUST to screen patients for risk of malnutrition. We have regular input to the Intensive Care Unit and are an integral part of the Stroke Team.
Hospital Catering
The Trust’s catering system is a cook-freeze service which is supplied and managed by Sodexo. The dietitians have a key role in menu planning and liaising with the diet cooks about special diets. The dietetic assistant arranges meals for patients on special diets and she works closely with the Catering Department to ensure all patients get the correct diet.
Children’s Services
We care for children with a wide range of conditions such as diabetes, food allergy, renal disease, complex feeding problems and inherited metabolic disorders. Many of our clinics are multidisciplinary with the paediatrician and dietitian working closely together. Multi-agency working is a key part of our services to children.
Diabetes
The Trust has a Diabetes Centre and we have input into specialist clinics for different groups, such as children and pregnant women. We also hold carbohydrate counting and insulin adjustment education groups for people with Type 1 diabetes.
In the community, we visit many of the GP Practices to provide specialist dietetic clinics or group education sessions for patients with diabetes in more familiar surroundings. We work closely with the Diabetes Specialist Nurse to ensure patients get the best care.
We also deliver the X-PERT group education programme to people with Type 2 diabetes. This is a 6 week course designed to give people the knowledge, skills and confidence to manage their diabetes successfully.
Community Nutrition Support and Intermediate Care
All patients who require enteral feeding at home or additional dietetic support post-discharge are followed up closely in the community. We can facilitate early discharge and can offer seamless, high quality care. By providing training to key community carers, we help to ensure that patients’ needs are met.
Other Links for Careers Advice
Links to Further Education / Higher Education Courses
Students from the following universities undertake placements with Airedale NHS Foundation Trust as part of their dietetic training. Clicking on the links below will take you to information about the relevant courses.
Work Experience Opportunities
We offer work experience opportunities for individuals interested in a career as a dietitian. The programme will usually be one day but we are prepared to consider placements of up to five days; requests for extended placements will be considered on a case by case basis. Work experience placements will include observing a dietitian, working with both inpatients and outpatients, and may include a mixture of adults and children.
Whilst the department is able to offer placements throughout the year, individuals should submit their applications two months in advance of their preferred dates.
Dietetics is a degree level entry profession and consequently the criteria for work experience are:
- Year 12 or above
- Five GCSEs (Grade A – C) including English Language and Maths.
- Studying two to three A levels that include chemistry, maths or biology.
- Or currently studying for one of the following: BTEC, HND or HNC which includes some science subjects; Relevant NVQ; Science-based access course; Equivalent level Scottish or Irish qualifications.
To apply for a work experience placement in Dietetics visit the Work Experience page
occupational therapists
Occupational therapists help people of all ages to carry out everyday activities which are essential for health and wellbeing. To find out more about the working life of an Occupational Therapist visit the NHS Careers website
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Additional Information about careers at Airedale NHS Foundation Trust
Within the Trust, Occupational Therapists work in the following teams: a) Hospital Teams
b) Community Teams
Teams based at Airedale General Hospital unless stated otherwise View a short video in which some of our occupational therapists talk about their work at Airedale. |
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Other Links for Careers Advice
For more information about occupational therapy as a career please visit the College of Occupational Therapists website:
www.rcot.co.uk
There are also a number of videos produced by the College of Occupational Therapists on YouTube which provide an insight into the work of occupational therapists.
Links to Further Education / Higher Education CoursesStudents from the following universities undertake placements with Airedale NHS Foundation Trust as part of their Occupational Therapy training. Clicking on the links below will take you to information about the relevant courses.
Work Experience Opportunities
For anyone interested in a career in occupational therapy, we offer a range of opportunities for you to speak to occupational therapy staff to find out more about the work we do. These include;
a) Information sessions
One hour sessions in the team department/office base to inform people of the scope of the role of occupational therapy practice. These sessions can be arranged with occupational therapy staff directly.
b) Observational visits
We offer three-day work experience placements. On your placement you will have the opportunity to observe occupational therapy staff working in a wide variety of settings across the Airedale district. These sessions are arranged through the Trust work experience coordinator in the Education department at the hospital.
Criteria for Selection
Students accepted for a placement will be:
To apply for a work experience placement visit the work experience page
Whilst the department is able to offer placements throughout the year, individuals should submit their applications at least two months in advance of their preferred dates.
To find out more information, please contact the occupational therapy department at Airedale General Hospital tel. 01535 295085
For more information about occupational therapy as a career please visit the College of Occupational Therapists website:
www.rcot.co.uk
There are also a number of videos produced by the College of Occupational Therapists on YouTube which provide an insight into the work of occupational therapists.
Links to Further Education / Higher Education CoursesStudents from the following universities undertake placements with Airedale NHS Foundation Trust as part of their Occupational Therapy training. Clicking on the links below will take you to information about the relevant courses.
Work Experience Opportunities
For anyone interested in a career in occupational therapy, we offer a range of opportunities for you to speak to occupational therapy staff to find out more about the work we do. These include;
a) Information sessions
One hour sessions in the team department/office base to inform people of the scope of the role of occupational therapy practice. These sessions can be arranged with occupational therapy staff directly.
b) Observational visits
We offer three-day work experience placements. On your placement you will have the opportunity to observe occupational therapy staff working in a wide variety of settings across the Airedale district. These sessions are arranged through the Trust work experience coordinator in the Education department at the hospital.
Criteria for Selection
Students accepted for a placement will be:
- Aged 16 or over (Year 12 and above)
- Will have studied or will be studying for one or more of the following: Three A levels; BTEC access course, health/social care NVQ
- Considering occupational therapy as a career option
- Applying to university to undertake an occupational therapy course
To apply for a work experience placement visit the work experience page
Whilst the department is able to offer placements throughout the year, individuals should submit their applications at least two months in advance of their preferred dates.
To find out more information, please contact the occupational therapy department at Airedale General Hospital tel. 01535 295085
orthoptists
Orthoptists help people with eye problems such as squint or double vision. To find out more about the working life of an orthoptist, visit the NHS Careers website
Additional Information from ANHST Departments
Other Links for Careers Advice
Links to Further Education / Higher Education Courses
- Details coming soon.
Other Links for Careers Advice
- Details coming soon.
Links to Further Education / Higher Education Courses
- Details coming soon.
orthotists
Orthotists provide a range of aids to correct problems or deformities in people's nerves, muscles or bones. To find out more about the working life of an orthotist, visit the NHS careers website
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Additional Information from ANHST Departments
Other Links for Careers Advice Links to Further Education / Higher Education Courses
Work Experience Opportunities To apply for a work experience placement visit the Work Experience page Whilst the department is able to offer placements throughout the year, individuals should submit their applications two months in advance of their preferred dates. |
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physiotherapists
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Physiotherapists work with people to help with a range of problems which affect movement using exercise, massage and other techniques. To find out more about the working life of a physiotherapist, visit the NHS Careers website Additional Information from ANHST Departments View a short video about what it’s like to work as a physiotherapist at Airedale. |
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Other Links for Careers Advice
Links to Further Education / Higher Education Courses
Students from the following universities undertake placements with Airedale NHS Foundation Trust as part of their physiotherapy training. Clicking on the links below will take you to information about the relevant courses.
Work Experience Opportunities
Airedale NHSFT Physiotherapy Service offers work experience placements to suitably qualified students.
Applicants must be in year 12 or above, and should be following a study path consistent with a viable university application.
The work experience schedule supports a three day placement, giving experience in six different clinical settings.
Typical Placement Schedule:
- Details coming soon.
Links to Further Education / Higher Education Courses
Students from the following universities undertake placements with Airedale NHS Foundation Trust as part of their physiotherapy training. Clicking on the links below will take you to information about the relevant courses.
Work Experience Opportunities
Airedale NHSFT Physiotherapy Service offers work experience placements to suitably qualified students.
Applicants must be in year 12 or above, and should be following a study path consistent with a viable university application.
The work experience schedule supports a three day placement, giving experience in six different clinical settings.
Typical Placement Schedule:
Day |
Session |
Clinical Area |
Tuesday |
Morning |
Orthopaedics |
Tuesday |
Afternoon |
Musculoskeletal Outpatients |
Wednesday |
Morning |
Child Development Centre |
Wednesday |
Afternoon |
Neurology |
Thursday |
Morning |
Adult Rehab |
Thursday |
Afternoon |
Respiratory Care |
To apply for a work experience placement please visit the Work Experience page
Potential work experience students can discuss their application with Jo Sainty on 01535 293659 (Tuesday to Thursday).
Potential work experience students can discuss their application with Jo Sainty on 01535 293659 (Tuesday to Thursday).
Radiographers (diagnostic)
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Diagnostic radiographers use the latest technology to look inside the body in different ways. To find out more about the working life of a diagnostic radiographer, visit the NHS Careers website
Additional Information from ANHST Departments
Other Links for Careers Advice
Links to Further Education / Higher Education Courses Students from the following universities undertake placements with Airedale NHS Foundation Trust as part of their radiography training. Clicking on the links below will take you to information about the relevant courses. Work Experience Opportunities |
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speech & language therapists
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Speech and language therapists provide life-changing treatment, support and care for children and adults who have difficulties with communication, or with eating, drinking and swallowing. To find out more about the working life of a speech and language therapist visit the NHS Careers website.
Additional Information from ANHST Departments View a short video about working as a speech and language therapist at Airedale. |
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Other Links for Careers Advice
For training and career information visit the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapist’s website.
Links to Further Education / Higher Education Courses
Students from the following universities undertake placements with Airedale NHS Foundation Trust as part of their speech and language therapy training. Clicking on the links below will take you to information about the relevant courses.
Work Experience Opportunities
At Airedale we offer half day observation placements for individuals interested in studying Speech and Language Therapy. These sessions are usually offered to individuals who have already or are about to apply to University. Observation placements are offered when the team is able to accommodate these requests based on team member availability.
The Speech and Language Therapy Department also offer practise-based learning placements to students on a University Speech and Language Therapy course. These are negotiated directly with the University.
If you are interested in an observation session with the team please contact us on 01535 293641.
To apply for a work experience placement please visit the Work Experience page
Whilst the department is able to offer placements throughout the year, individuals should submit their applications two months in advance of their preferred dates.
For training and career information visit the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapist’s website.
Links to Further Education / Higher Education Courses
Students from the following universities undertake placements with Airedale NHS Foundation Trust as part of their speech and language therapy training. Clicking on the links below will take you to information about the relevant courses.
Work Experience Opportunities
At Airedale we offer half day observation placements for individuals interested in studying Speech and Language Therapy. These sessions are usually offered to individuals who have already or are about to apply to University. Observation placements are offered when the team is able to accommodate these requests based on team member availability.
The Speech and Language Therapy Department also offer practise-based learning placements to students on a University Speech and Language Therapy course. These are negotiated directly with the University.
If you are interested in an observation session with the team please contact us on 01535 293641.
To apply for a work experience placement please visit the Work Experience page
Whilst the department is able to offer placements throughout the year, individuals should submit their applications two months in advance of their preferred dates.
operating department practitioners
Operating department practitioners are an important part of the operating department team, working with surgeons, anaesthetists and theatre nurses to help ensure every operation is as safe and effective as possible. To find out more about the working life of an operating department practitioner visit the NHS Careers website
Additional Information from ANHST Departments
Other Links for Careers Advice
Links to Further Education / Higher Education Courses
Additional Information from ANHST Departments
- Details coming soon.
Other Links for Careers Advice
- Details coming soon.
Links to Further Education / Higher Education Courses
- Details coming soon.
We do not currently employ Allied Health Professionals in the following roles but if you click on the links for each you will be taken to the relevant section on the NHS careers website where you can find out more about these roles:
The Wow Show - This video looks at a wide range of career possibilities including some of the Allied Health Professional roles listed above.
- Art therapists
- Drama therapists
- Music therapists
- Orthoptists
- Paramedics
- Podiatrists
- Radiographers (therapeutic)
The Wow Show - This video looks at a wide range of career possibilities including some of the Allied Health Professional roles listed above.
Access the Allied Health Professionals' Career Resource - This careers resource for AHPs identifies eight core areas that you could consider to develop your career, all whilst continuing your clinical practice.