Therapy Assistant

5 months ago

London, United Kingdom Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust Full time

Therapy Assistant - Orthopaedics

West Middlesex University Hospital

There is an exciting opportunity for a Band 3 Therapy Assistant to join our Therapy Service at West Middlesex University Hospital.

You will be working in the Orthopaedic Therapy Team which consists of Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists and Therapy Assistants. We provide therapy to adults who are in hospital as a result of an injury or recent surgery assisting them to regain mobility and independence with day to day tasks. You will work with a varied mix of patients including older patients.

You will require some background and experience in a health care setting as this post requires you to work in a busy hospital environment with patients, families and other professionals.

The position is part time up to 18 hours and 45 minutes. The working pattern can be discussed further if you are successful at interview, however the post holder will be required to work on a Friday

The job description provides details on the clinical, administrative and communication requirements and responsibilities of this post. However, the key role will be to support the Occupational Therapists and Physiotherapists to deliver therapeutic care to the patients following admission to hospital.

You will also be responsible for
- Delegated administration duties for individuals and the clinical team in which you are working
- Liaison and communication with therapists and other professionals
- Dealing sensitively with patients and their families
- Maintaining treatment areas and equipment
- Maintaining accurate documentation and written feedback of therapy sessions.

Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is proud to be one of the top performing and safest trusts in England. We have two main acute hospital sites—Chelsea and Westminster Hospital and West Middlesex University Hospital, plus our award-winning clinics across North West London and beyond.

Clinical

To carry out the appropriate procedures and related tasks that have been selected and delegated by the therapist with the appropriate level of competency. It is the joint responsibility of the therapy assistant and the supervisor to ensure the assistant is competent and confident in carrying out the required intervention and duties. These may involve mobilising and transferring patients, assisting with functional tasks, cognitive rehabilitation programmes set out by a therapist, undertaking home visits, assisting with groups, carrying and installing equipment and supervising exercise programmes.

To provide patients and carers with direction and guidance on a range of rehabilitation activities as directed by the physiotherapist or occupational therapist. This may incorporate encouraging patients and carers to actively become involved in regaining and maintaining their independence.

To carry out access or joint home visits with patients, supervising and assisting patients with treatment programmes as directed by the therapists.

To support therapists in specific treatment programmes which may involve regular manual handling of patients who may have considerable physical disability. The post holder will be expected to kneel, sit on heels, move inert adult limbs and support patients whilst mobilising. They may also be expected to transfer patients; push wheelchairs, use hoist, measure and cut sticks, and carry/install equipment i.e. bath seats, frames and commodes on a daily basis.

Setting up equipment for use by therapists during treatment sessions or for use in the home environment to assist patient’s independence.

To provide advice on the safe use of equipment to patients and those appropriate.

To participate in the maintenance, cleaning and recharging of therapy equipment.

To participate in maintenance of treatment areas in accordance with the health and safety policy and departmental procedures.

To cover for absent staff e.g. therapy assistants who work in another area, or support a physiotherapist/ occupational therapist who have staff shortages in their section if the need arises.

To comply with the Trust policy on confidentiality, maintaining strict confidentiality regarding any information pertaining patients and their families.

To attend and actively participate in-service training as required.

To attend staff and assistant meetings and actively participate in-service training as required.

To travel between sites and patients’ homes as required using own, hospital or public transport and to take responsibility for the safety of patients and equipment whilst on these visits.

Administrative

To participate in the smooth running of work areas by undertaking administrative tasks e.g. making appointments, telephone calls and other clerical activities.

To keep regular and up to date records written or electronically data and assist the therapists as necessary with departmental statistics.

Maintain appropriate levels of stock within the therapy team.

Arranging transpo

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