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6 months ago
**JOB DESCRIPTION POST**: Occupational Therapy Assistant BANDING: Band 3 (Indicative) ACCOUNTABLE TO: Senior Occupational Therapist & Therapy Leads JOB SUMMARY To assist the qualified therapists in delivering an excellent Therapy service to patients in acute hospital and community settings. To contribute to the assessment and treatment of patients both individually and in groups, undertaking therapeutic work and supervising patients in activity relating to their treatment. To undertake general departmental duties such as cleaning, collation of statistical information and ordering equipment. To undertake clerical and household tasks as necessary to maintain the smooth running of the service.
PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES CLINICAL 1. To participate in and contribute to the Therapists assessment and treatment planning. 2. To complete delegated therapy interventions in acute and community setting once trained to do so.
This includes personal care, mobility assessments, domestic activities and exercise programmes. 3. To liaise with the Therapist as necessary regarding variations to expected outcomes from the treatment programmes. 4.
To be able to progress patient treatment within established protocols and guidelines. 5. To monitor patients progress, taking account of their environment, and adjust own clinical interventions accordingly and report back to the Therapist. 6.
To be skilled in safe use of a broad range of manual handling equipment and therapeutic handling skills once trained. 7. To undertake moving and handling that requires intense physical effort throughout the working day. 8.
To liaise with other members of the multi-disciplinary team on behalf of the Therapist regarding a patients therapy. 9. Under the direction of the Therapists to be responsible for liaising with patients, relatives, carers, equipment services, social and health care professionals and other voluntary organisations and statutory bodies. 10.
To demonstrate evidence of sound theoretical knowledge of clinical and technical procedures with guidance. 11. To appropriately measure, supply and adapt mobility aids and equipment once trained to do so. 12.
To assist in identifying appropriate equipment and adaptations required in patients own homes. 13. Under supervision to order equipment identified by Therapists and contribute to ensuring its timely delivery. 14.
To complete records ensuring they are accurate, timely and in accordance with Trust, Professional and Departmental standards and procedures. 15. To contribute to the induction of newly appointed Therapy Assistants, qualified Therapists and students. 16.
ORGANISATIONAL 1. To gain informed consent for therapeutic interventions and treat patients/clients in a manner that respects peoples choice, privacy, dignity and individuality once trained to do so. 2. To comply with the Trust and Professional Codes of Conduct acting in accordance with Trust protocols, procedures and guidelines as required.
3. To take a proactive role in keeping the department clean and tidy and following infection prevention procedures. 4. To contribute to ensuring therapy equipment is clean and that no damaged or unsafe equipment is used, once trained to do so.
5. To be aware of the health and safety aspects of work and implement any policies, which may be required to improve the health and safety of the work environment, including reporting of any accident or incident to a clinical manager. 6. To provide statistical information required by the Trust.
7. To contribute to the audits and research as appropriate. PROFESSIONAL To demonstrate a commitment for own continued development of skills and knowledge by: 1. Attending mandatory training.
2. Attending and participating in in-service training. 3. Participating in appraisal, supervision and peer review, developing and maintaining an up to date development portfolio including evidence of experiential learning, reflective practise and any relevant training and experience.
4. Maintaining ongoing personal development by taking part in relevant training courses as identified in the yearly professional development review and keeping abreast of any new trends and developments. 5. To incorporate acquired knowledge into working practise as appropriate and following discussion with peers and more senior staff.
6. To disseminate information from training to appropriate team members. QUALITY 1. Communicates in an effective way to encourage and motivate patients, 2.
Communicates in a confident and assertive manner in an MDT. 3. Demonstrates an understanding of social, psychological, and emotional issues that may impact on patient care and compliance. 4.
To form therapeutic rapport with clients/patients and their families/carers to effectively communicate in a way that respects users autonomy and culture. 5. To use effective verbal and non-verbal communication during delivery of treatment programmes to patients who may have barriers to understating or communicat
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