Therapy Assistant
2 weeks ago
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. Setting up equipment for use by therapists during treatment sessions or for use in the home environment to assist patients independence. 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 transport for patients.
Communication To liaise with the occupational therapist /physiotherapist regarding patient care and report to the supervising therapist any change in the patients condition. To communicate with other members of the multidisciplinary team, carers, external agencies and those related to the patients care. To use effective communication with patients or relatives who have barriers of understanding or communicating. e.g.
visually impaired, cognitive impairment, hearing or speech disability and to be aware of any device e.g. hearing aids which may hinder communication. To deal sensitively with patients and carers who have a high level of anxiety or aggression due to for example, pain, fear or failed expectations. To work on a daily basis with patients/carers/relatives who have a high level of emotional stress due to awareness of diagnosis or poor prognosis Working Conditions May be exposed to confined working conditions within patients homes or within hospital environment.
There may be daily exposure to unpleasant working conditions for example, body fluids including urine, faeces and sputum and hazardous substances such as contaminated body fluids and chemotherapy. There may also be contact with patients who have highly infectious conditions e.g. multi resistant Tuberculosis. To work in an environment where the work pattern may be disrupted by frequent demands from staff, patients, students, relatives and telephone calls.
To comply with the trust manual handling policy at all times.
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Occupational Therapy Assistant
7 days ago
Isleworth, United Kingdom West London NHS Trust Full time**Clinical**: Under the supervision of the responsible occupational therapist, deliver the individual or group interventions in line with occupation therapy care plans. To undertake tasks in support of occupational therapy staff as requested. To use a holistic approach to intervention, recognising clients mental health, physical, social and cultural needs...
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Care Assistant
2 weeks ago
Isleworth, United Kingdom Academic Talent Ltd Full timeCare Assistant - Isleworth, West London Care Assistant for a College in Isleworth, West London Academic Talent is currently working with a large college in West London, catering for 16-24-year-old students with autism, physical disabilities, and challenging behaviour. Due to the needs of the students, the school is looking for members of staff with care...
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Isleworth, United Kingdom Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust Full timeBand 6 Rotational Occupational Therapist At West Middlesex University Hospital we offer the opportunity to rotate through a range of acute inpatient clinical areas. The rotations are 8 months long and clinical specialties available across both our hospital sites include Emergency Department & Acute Medicine, Medical Rehabilitation & Frailty, Respiratory...
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Psychologist and Criminology Graduates
7 days ago
Isleworth, United Kingdom Career Teachers Full time£100 to £130 per day - Primary SEN Roles Available - Full time position - Monday to Friday 8:30 to 15:30 - To start asap Are you a kind-hearted individual with the patience and creativity to be a successful SEN Teaching Assistant? Working within SEN is incredibly rewarding but requires out of the box thinkers who are able to see beyond the labels of...
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Rotational Occupational Therapist
7 days ago
Isleworth, United Kingdom NHS Full timeRotational Occupational Therapist The closing date is 30 November 2025 Band 6 Rotational Occupational Therapist At West Middlesex University Hospital we offer the opportunity to rotate through a range of acute inpatient clinical areas. The rotations are 8 months long and clinical specialties available across both our hospital sites include Emergency...
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Team Leader
2 weeks ago
Isleworth, United Kingdom Consensus Full time**Are you ready to take the next step in your career with Consensus?** **Position**:Team Leader **Salary**: £10.30 - £10.75 per hour + £1000 Welcome Bonus* **Service**: 46 The Grove, Isleworth **Our Benefits** - **£1000 Welcome Bonus - £500 in your first months pay, £500 after 6 months service**: - Dedicated career ladder for those with NVQ level...
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Lead Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner
5 days ago
Isleworth, United Kingdom West London NHS Trust Full timeLead Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner (PWP) - Band 7 **Hours per Week**: 37.5 **Job Type**: permanent, full time post Welcome to Hounslow IAPT - A service with a proud tradition of supporting and developing staff to deliver first-class step-2 and step-3 interventions to Hounslow residents. We are a well-established, friendly and highly regarded...
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Acute Dietitian
3 days ago
Isleworth, United Kingdom Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust Full timeThe post holder will be a clearly identifiable junior clinical staff member. They will have clinical experience, provide sound clinical knowledge and skills to their team and coordinate and deliver high quality care. They will be a role model for expert clinical care, and lead on specific projects as delegated by the Senior Acute Dietitian or Clinical Lead...
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Isleworth, United Kingdom Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust Full timeThere is an exciting opportunity to support the Ward Manager in leading the team on the Discharge Ready Unit. The job involves working with the Site Management Team, medical teams and the Ward Managers to improve the patient flow in the hospital by identifying suitable patients for your unit who meet the criteria. The purpose of this unit is to prevent...
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Isleworth TW, United Kingdom West London NHS Trust Full time £60,000 - £90,000 per yearAn exciting opportunity has arisen for motivated and creative individuals, who are looking to develop specialist skills in an innovative and expanding service:Band 8a Highly Specialist Clinical / Counselling Psychologist in the Tri-Borough Perinatal Service (0.6wte)This is an innovative award winning service delivering new models of specialist care within in...
