Rehabilitation Assistant

2 weeks ago


Bury St Edmunds, United Kingdom West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust Full time

Please see the full job description for more detail Job summary: To assist the rehab teams (physiotherapy/occupational therapy) in providing rehabilitation by carrying out supportive clinical and non-clinical duties in a range of locations as required. To work independently on a one-to-one basis with patients to encourage independence under the guidance of qualified therapists. To organise and regulate the day to day use of pool and hire vehicles allocated to Integrated Therapies To organise and regulate the up-keep of equipment, stocks and working environment as required. To communicate effectively with qualified therapists and other team members, giving feedback on treatment and progress.

To contribute to the maintenance and development of the Trusts Integrated Therapy services. Job responsibilities: Clinical The post holder will be required to work alongside qualified therapists in order to assist with treatment of patients. The post holder may also be required to work independently under the guidance of a qualified therapist. To assist the therapist inpatient rehabilitation on a daily basis, utilising a range of skills, such as practising exercises, transfers, personal and domestic activities of daily living, assisting with mobility, therapeutic handling etc.

To assist in maintaining patient safety at all times. To use initiative and common sense, being aware of changes in patients well-being and responses to treatment. To report back patient progress to the treating therapist. To implement therapy treatment plans, progressing patient independence under the guidance of a qualified therapist.

To treat patients on an individual basis or within a group setting as requested. To motivate patients to regain and/or maintain their independence. To communicate effectively with patients, relatives and carers regarding patient treatment, considering patient confidentiality. This may include communicating with patients with barriers to understanding such as deafness, dementia, acute confusion, mental health conditions etc.

To assist in the treatment and reassurance of patients with a range of distressing physical and psychological conditions. To feedback to other staff (e.g. nurses, other therapists) regarding patient care and treatment, as instructed by a qualified therapist. To be responsible for documenting your intervention in the appropriate patient records following treatment.

To input statistical data regarding patient contacts. To ensure all equipment is clean, safe and available for use in the department. To assist qualified therapists in the provision of equipment for patients and advising on its safe use. To take measures to prevent spread of infection, such as wiping down/disinfecting equipment and surfaces.

To participate in 7 day working, extended weekday working hours and weekend rotas as required by the service To work flexible hours when requested, in response to the needs of the service. To work throughout the clinical specialities both in inpatients and outpatients and also within a community setting, as the needs of the service dictate.



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