Therapy Assistant

2 weeks ago

Grimsby, United Kingdom Northern Lincolnshire & Goole NHS Foundation Trust Full time

We are looking for an individual who is a team player to join our acute Cardiac rehabilitation team, supporting Cardiac Rehab Nurses and Acute Physiotherapy services. You should have communication skills that demonstrate a caring approach to patients, motivated and driven by quality to ensure that the patient receives the best possible care. Your role will be to provide assistance to the therapy staff in Diana Princess Wales Hospital in delivering efficient, effective patient care.

The post holder will manage their delegated caseload of clients under the supervision of registered or competent practitioners of appropriate disciplines in order to deliver patient centred care. They will work within a competency based framework to build their knowledge and skills. The level of clinical care provided by this role will be dependent on the competencies gained. It will range from supporting assessment, following and modifying individual treatment plans, to undertaking low level assessment of specific clients where there are defined assessment competencies gained and clear boundaries of care.

The post holder will evaluate outcomes and provide supportive discharge information to the client and supervising practitioner in line with Job description.

They may also complete specific delegated tasks such as the delivery and fitting of equipment and will work jointly with clinicians or other assistants to manage clients with more complex needs. They will access clinical supervision and support from registered practitioners of appropriate disciplines.

Treatment will include providing physical support including positioning, moving and handling, functional activity which may include support with personal care and the provision of equipment. It will include providing advice, motivating, and training individuals, their carers and relatives. A holistic approach will include support to make lifestyle changes to reduce the risk of complications and ill-health. Client facing activity will include both individual and group sessions.

The post holder will have responsibility to modify and evaluate resources and ways of working in line with outcome results, the direction of their supervisors, client satisfaction and current research.

This post will also include general administrative and housekeeping tasks. There will be frequent use of computers to place information and data into relevant systems, including patient records.

We’re a large organisation with three hospitals located in Scunthorpe, Grimsby and Goole. We also provide community services in North Lincolnshire. Our 6,500 members of staff care for and support a population of more than 400,000 people.

We encourage all our staff to innovate and adopt ‘best practice’ so we can deliver excellent care to our patients. We ask staff to live our values; kindness, courage and respect.

We are committed to recruiting the best people to work with us. You could be one of them.

In line with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the Recruitment & Workforce team will use and hold your personal data for the intended purpose and in line with the Recruitment & Workforce Privacy Statement.

“We are committed to safeguarding the welfare of children/vulnerable adults and expect the same commitment from all staff and volunteers”.

Please be aware that all new employees starting work with us will be charged for the cost of their DBS check, if it is required for their role.

We are committed to creating and maintaining a fair and supportive working environment and culture, where contributions are fully recognised and valued by all and staff feel empowered to carry out their duties to the best of their abilities. As employers we are committed to promoting and protecting the physical and mental health and well-being of all our staff. This underpins our values as set out in the NHS Constitution, supports us to be an Employer of Choice and ultimately enables our employees to support the effective care of our patients.

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