Therapy Assistant

2 months ago


Wigan, United Kingdom Wrightington Wigan & Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Full time

Key results from the job holder To contribute to the overall Therapy process by carrying out routine assessments and procedures within agreed competency levels To carry out information collection from patients/relatives as requested by Therapy staff To follow treatment plans as prescribed by Therapy staff and identify and select activities that meet treatment goals To work independently in a clinical setting with an assigned routine caseload, under the direction of a Therapist Instruct patients in the use of equipment and techniques to promote independence Planning and Organisational Duties To be responsible for preparation of materials and equipment in order to carry out treatment sessions To contribute to the day-to-day organisation of activities within the team which contributed to the smooth running of the service To be responsible for specific routine tasks as delegated To attend regular meetings e.g. staff meetings, support and development groups. To exercise good personal time management, punctuality and consistent and reliable attendance Communications and Key Working Relationships To work as a member of the team and communicate relevant information to team members To be able to communicate effectively in a variety of ways with patients to gain co-operation and understanding of treatment programmes To maintain good working relationships To establish therapeutic relationships using negotiating skills in order to complete treatment activities To report back to staff on all treatment activities either verbally or in writing as required To respect the individuality, values, cultural and religious diversity of clients and contribute to the provision of a service sensitive to these needs. Responsibility for Finance To identify deficits in resources required to carry out the job and bring to the attention of the Therapist.

To be responsible for the monitoring of materials and equipment and maintain stocks. To maintain timely statistics and other records as requested by the service and the Trust. Responsibility for Human Resources To maintain portfolio of competencies showing evidence of life long learning To participate in clinical supervision sessions highlighting development needs To comply with annual PDR and appraisal system To contribute to the induction of new staff. Responsibility for Health & Safety Compliance with the Health & Safety at Work Act 1974 the post holder is required to fulfil a proactive role towards the management of risk in all of their actions.

This entails the risk assessment of all situations, the taking of appropriate actions and reporting of all incidents, near misses and hazards, and a statutory duty of care for their own personal safety and that of others who may be affected by their acts or omissions. Responsibility for Teaching To participate in and contribute to the training and education of students and other staff. Work Circumstances & on-call Working Monday Friday. No weekend working or on-call requirements.


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