Rotational Therapy Assistant

5 months ago

London, United Kingdom Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust Full time

This position is accountable to the Head of Therapies. The purpose of the position is to assist Physiotherapists and Occupational Therapists provide therapy assessment, rehabilitation and management of patients. Also to assist in the administration and clerical duties of the department, according to the specific rotational area of work.

Experience of dealing with the public is essential, preferably in a care environment. Good communication skills, common sense and a friendly disposition are important. You must be able to assist in the moving and handling of patients.

Our people are our greatest asset. When we feel supported and happy at work, this positivity reaches those very people we are here for, the patients. Engaged employees perform at their best and our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI) initiatives contribute to cultivate a culture of engagement. We have four staff networks, a corporate EDI Team and a suite of programmes and events which aim to insert the 5 aspirations:
Improving representation at senior levels of staff with disabilities, from black, Asian, and ethnic minorities background, identify as LGBTQ+ and women, through improved recruitment and leadership development

Widening access (anchor institution) and employability

Improving the experience of staff with disability

Improving the EDI literacy and confidence of trust staff through training and development

Making equalities mainstream

**Job Summary**:
This position is accountable to the Head of Therapies. The purpose of the position is to assist Physiotherapists and Occupational Therapists provide therapy assessment, rehabilitation and management of patients. Also to assist in the administration and clerical duties of the department, according to the specific rotational area of work.

**Key Result Areas & Performance**:
To assist the therapists in moving and handling patients before, during and after treatments, using appropriate manual handling equipment, eg. hoists, standing frames

To assist the therapist with individual and group assessments / treatments / activities, including hydrotherapy, or to treat patients on a 1:1 basis or in a group situation, as directed by the therapists

To report back to the delegating therapist relevant information regarding patient management

To escort patients to and from wards / departments

To escort and assist patients with toilet and dressing requirements as necessary

To assist with the patients on home visits as directed by the therapists, giving support and advice as appropriate. Includes collection and return of house keys from/to inpatients

To deliver and install simple aids and equipment in the patient's home as agreed by therapy staff and to instruct patients and carers in the use of this equipment, as appropriate

To supply patients with appropriate, safe, walking aids and to instruct patients in the use of this equipment

To transfer information from patient records to therapy records, including operation notes/details

To maintain accurate computer and written records that meet professional and Trust standard

To write any therapy assessments/reports in consultation with Occupational Therapists/Physiotherapists, and according to local standards. To ensure any written reports are filed promptly in the appropriate place.

To use the relevant therapy/hospital computer information system to check and record patient data and attendance details

To arrange/change outpatient appointments in the electronic diary, and inform patients and therapists accordingly

To undertake general administrative tasks within the department particularly related to record keeping, filing, supplies, errands and message taking, photocopying, and absence cover rota for support staff

To organise appropriate transport and interpreting services.

Work force

To attend relevant therapy assistant training sessions

To participate in the individual performance review (appraisal) scheme, and to be responsible for complying with your agreed personal development plan to meet set goals

To participate in mandatory and statutory training as required, eg. basic life support, manual handling etc

To attend Trust in-house training sessions / programmes and external courses as appropriate

To contribute to the training of new / volunteer staff as requested by therapist

To attend and participate in staff meetings, case conferences, multidisciplinary team meetings and other meetings as required

Financial

To maintain and help administer stock and condition of therapy equipment on the wards and in the departments, reporting any defects or problems with equipment immediately to the senior therapist

To assist with the annual Occupational Therapy department stocktaking process

Partnerships Communications and Relationships

To report back to the delegating therapist relevant information regarding patient management

To assist in dealing with distressed or verbally aggressive relatives and carers on the wards, in the therapy

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