Therapy Assistant
4 weeks ago
CLINICAL To provide assistance to all aspects of the inpatient and outpatient services within the clinical specialities of Orthopaedics, Burns and Plastics, PLRS and Spinal surgery either independently or in conjunction with a qualified therapist. To assist qualified therapists in the physical assessment and treatment of children and young people. To manage a personal caseload of children as delegated by the qualified therapist. Following instructions from a qualified member of staff to independently execute a treatment programme with a child using a variety of activities to support the child's independence and rehabilitation e.g.
bath and toilet transfers, dressing and use of assistive equipment. To be responsible for decision making during treatment following agreed protocols or guidelines from qualified staff. To recognise when a child needs re-assessing and / or treatment programmes need changing and communicate with qualified staff accordingly. To possess a basic understanding of illness and disability, safety issues, treatment techniques and the ability to recognise the effectiveness of therapy intervention and the skill to refer back to a qualified therapist.
To acknowledge any limitations in competence when accepting assigned duties from qualified staff. To attend and assist qualified professionals in assessing and managing specialist seating / wheelchair provision and other specialist equipment. To assist qualified therapists in the sourcing, assessment and ordering of disability equipment. To maintain high standards of housekeeping, orderliness, cleanliness and infection control measures for therapy equipment; including toys and assessment equipment.
To be responsible for maintaining equipment, including basic safety checks in order to ensure safe and appropriate refurbishment of equipment. To possess a good understanding of safety and legal issues as applied to the provision of equipment for the management of disability or dysfunction. To be responsible for receiving and passing on information within the multi-disciplinary team. This includes the handling of confidential and sensitive information.
To communicate effectively with children and families. This includes significant explanation of tasks requiring persuasion and encouragement which is appropriate to the age and understanding of the child. It may also require overcoming barriers to communication e.g. to parents / children whose first language is not English.
PROFESSIONAL To undertake risk assessments on a daily basis, for example; work space, equipment, patients and self, using judgement skills to make the necessary adjustments in line with health and safety regulations. To accurately document and record basic data related to patient activity, equipment supplied and clinical observation. To comply with the Health and Safety at work regulations and all other health, safety and security standards in accordance with Trust policies. To treat as confidential information obtained during the course of duties undertaken.
To be responsible for and maintain own continuing professional development. To participate in the staff appraisal scheme and maintain a personal development plan. To attend and participate in the Trust mandatory training plus departmental in-service training. To adhere to departmental and Trust policies and procedures.
ORGANISATIONAL To manage own workload and priorities as delegated by the qualified staff. To contribute to the development, implementation and promotion of departmental and Trust policies and procedures. To ensure effective use of time, resources and organisational skills in order to promote an organised and efficient working environment. To undertake appropriate administrative and housekeeping duties to promote good practice and efficient organisation of the department.
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