Band 3 Therapy Assistant

2 days ago


Crewe, United Kingdom Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Full time

THERAPY ASSISTANT

BAND 3 - 22.5 hours

An amazing opportunity has arisen for you to join our innovative, supportive and friendly therapy team at Leighton Hospital.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated band 3 therapy assistant to work on the medical/frailty wards supporting qualified physiotherapists and occupational therapists.You will work with a supportive team and be a valued member of the wider MDT. We will offer support, training and development opportunities.

The role of the Therapy Assistant is to support the qualified Therapists with the implementation of rehabilitation treatment plans and interventions for patients.

The role will include gathering information from patients or families, following treatment plans, under supervision, providing education and practice in activities of daily living and mobility. The role will require you to assist with moving and handling of patients using appropriate equipment.

Administrative duties will include photocopying and filing, maintaining admission information and completing computer based statistics. There will be a requirement to write in medical notes.

On commencing the role you will have a full induction. We offer regular supervision, setting individual objectives, promoting self-analysis/reflection and development. All staff irrespective of their post will be given equal opportunity to undertake a full variety of CPD to support and develop them in their role.

Service development and innovation is strongly encouraged alongside participation in audit and research. Flexible working environment and paid annual leave entitlement.

MCHFT is rated ‘Good’ by the CQC, had the staff survey results of all acute trusts in England indicate that MCHFT is a good place to work.

In recent years, we have invested in clinical expansion and now have cutting edge clinical facilities including Critical Care and state-of-the-art theatres.

The Trust has a ‘Stronger Together’ clinical partnership with University Hospital North Midlands and is part of Central Cheshire Integrated Care Partnership (CCICP) which aims transform, develop and deliver health care services in the community.
- To carry out specified interventions and programmes under the direct supervision of a qualified clinician.
- To report progress of patients during the implementation of planned interventions and programmes.
- To work with an individual or group in a variety of settings appropriate to the patients need.
- To respect the individuality, values, cultural and religious diversity of patients, contributing to the provision of a service sensitive to these needs.
- To ensure patient safety and dignity at all times, using relevant methods to manage patients with challenging behaviours.
- To utilise effective communication skills to ensure clinical advice and treatment programmes are delivered sensitively.
- To liaise with members of the multidisciplinary team following discussion with a qualified clinician.
- To ensure accurate, up-to-date clinical records are kept, ensuring their security and confidentiality at all times.
- To record and submit clinical activity data as required by the Trust in an accurate and timely manner.
- To be responsible for safe and competent use of equipment including the provision of support, education and training to other staff, patients and carers as required.
- To be responsible for the maintenance, cleaning, monitoring and loan of equipment, maintaining its security at all times and keeping accurate records as required.
- To be responsible for ordering and stock control of materials and equipment as required.
- To support administrative and housekeeping duties as required.



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