Therapy Assistant

4 weeks ago

Blackburn, United Kingdom East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust Full time

At East Lancashire Hospitals Trust, our vision is to be widely recognised for providing safe, ,personal and effective care. We currently provide high quality services and treat over 600,000 people across East Lancashire and the surrounding area. We employ over 7,000 staff, many of whom are internationally renowned and have won awards for their work.

ELHT Community Therapy services are looking to recruit an integrated Physiotherapy/Occupational Therapy Assistant to join them working in our therapy teams within the community services, seeing the patients of Blackburn and Darwen. This role involves supporting patients who are in community and enabling them to regain independence and function

This role will entail either working alongside a Therapist to support an individuals treatment session, following a treatment plan set by a therapist, interviewing and undertaking some initial work with the patient independently or providing equipment, exercise programmes in the patients’ home. You will be expected to be able to transport yourself across the community setting.

You will also be expected to report back to the therapy staff.

In addition to clinical tasks there will be some elements of administration including ordering of equipment for patients and recording data and patient treatment information.

Therapy services run over 6 days, 8am - 6pm therefore the successful applicant will be expected to work on a 6 day rota and must also be prepared if required to work across community sites.

The Trust is committed to creating a well managed, flexible working environment that supports staff and promotes their welfare and development.

We are committed to promoting equality and diversity; we value the contribution of individual talent, skills, knowledge and experience and aim for a workforce demography representative of the local community.

MAIN DUTIES
1. Undertake specific delegated assessment tasks as requested Occupational Therapists and Physiotherapists.
2. Contribute to the setting of appropriate treatment goals in liaison with the therapist and the patient.
3. Deliver part or all of a treatment plan as prescribed by a qualified Occupational Therapist or Physiotherapist.
4. Give both verbal and written feedback about the progress of a patient’s treatment programme to the therapist in charge of the case.
5. Contribute to the development, modification and evaluation of individual programmes in conjunction with a qualified Occupational Therapist or Physiotherapist
6. Undertake risk assessment and report back on, and document risk, seeking advice as required, in accordance with policy and procedures.
7. Clearly document each intervention in the patient’s case notes, as outlined in organisational policy and procedures.
8. Prescribe equipment/ assistive technology and minor adaptations to facilitate independence within agreed guidelines.
9. Record patient contact statistics.
10. Assist with the day to day running of the department.
11. Is a member of the team and shares information as required.
12. Maintain treatment areas and equipment used to an appropriate standard in accordance with health and safety, infection control and other relevant guidance.
13. Gain valid informed consent from the patient for any individual intervention that is carried out.
14. Carry out general administrative duties as required e.g. filing, etc.
15. Responsible for material stock levels, including maintenance and ordering of stock as required.

COMMUNICATION
1. Communicate appropriately and professionally with Therapy staff, other professionals, patients and families.
2. Liaise with other agencies.
3. Be responsible for maintaining written or electronic records in line with relevant policies, legislation and guidance.
5. Advise patients and carers in a variety of ways which may include suggesting techniques/strategies to manage their condition, use of equipment, etc.
6. Attend and participate in team meetings.
7. Promote and educate others in the role of Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy, and the importance of both physical ability and occupation to health and well being.
8. Assist the Integrated Therapy Service in involving service users, their carers and family in service improvements.
9. Act as an advocate on behalf of patients.
10. Deal with challenging situations including verbal aggression or distress seeking support as necessary.

TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT
1. Participate in regular monthly supervision, annual development review and undertake other required in-service training as identified in order to develop the skills required for your work area.
2. Be willing to undertake relevant further/higher education/training as required.
3. Complete all required mandatory training.
4. Share knowledge and experience with other staff members and students.
5. Develop the skills required for your area of work.
6. Maintain your own development portfolio.

ORGANISATIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Participate in team and service developmen

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