Therapy Assistant

1 week ago


Lichfield, United Kingdom Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust Full time

Job summary

We have an exciting and rare opportunity to join the South East Staffs Rehabilitation Team based at Samuel Johnson Hospital, Lichfield as a Therapy Assistant. A multi-disciplinary approach is taken to assess and treat individuals referred to the service and as part of this role you will be working alongside Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, Specialist Nurses and Therapy Assistant Practitioners to provide patients with rehabilitation goals and treatment plans.

You will join a well-established and friendly team to deliver essential individual patient support and as part of your role you will deliver the implementation of intervention/therapy programmes developed and agreed by registered practitioners.

The team work across domiciliary and clinic settings in Burntwood, Lichfield and Tamworth areas. Due to the nature of the role you will need sufficient transport to travel across the large geographical area covered.

Main duties of the job

As part of this role you will contribute to the assessment and implementation of programs of treatment, care/support for individuals, families and carers under the guidance of a registered practitioner.

Thecare/supportplansmayincludethefollowing:

Promotingindependence/self-managementandmaintainingsafety

Increased functionalability

Improvementinhealthandwellbeing includingmentalhealth

Interventionsindisease/condition management

Preventionandreducing ofhealth inequalities

Admissionavoidance

Earlysupporteddischarge

Contributetocasemanagement/treatmentcareplans

Palliativeandendoflifecare

Train patients and their carer's in the safe use of assistive aids and equipment

Maintain clear and accurate patient records

About us

By joining Team MPFT, you will be helping your communities and in return for this, we will support you by;

Supporting your career development and progression Excellent NHS Pension scheme Generous maternity, paternity and adoption leave Options for flexible working Up to 27 days annual leave (increasing with service up to 33 days) and the opportunity to purchase additional leave Extensive Health and Wellbeing support and resources If you work in our community teams, we pay for your time travelling between patients Lease car if you complete more than 500 business miles per annum, fully insured and maintained (including tyres), mileage paid at lease car rate Salary sacrifice car - fully insured and maintained (including tyres), your gross pay is reduced by the cost of the vehicle before tax, NI and pension deductions are calculated, mileage paid at business rates Salary sacrifice bikes up to £2k Free car parking at all trust sites Free flu vaccinations every year Citizens Advice support linked with a Hardship Fund for one off additional support up to £250 (if the criteria is met)

And more. We are proud to be a diverse and inclusive organisation and there is a choice of staff networks that help you meet like-minded people.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For full details regarding this role please see attached the detailed job description and person specification.

If you do have any further questions regarding this role please do not hesitate to contact us.

Person Specification

QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING

Essential

NVQ level 2 in health related subject and/or equivalent experience Evidence of/willing to undertake training relevant to the post.

Desirable

NVQ level 3 in related subject or equivalent

EXPERIENCE

Essential

Relevant placements/experience to the role Ability to manage time effectively Working in a team/multidisciplinary team.

Desirable

Specific experience including supporting or contributing to assessment and management of individuals with compromised functional ability Supporting service users, families and carers in dealing with the impact of compromised functional ability. Experience of working in therapy. NHS experience

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE & ABILITIES

Essential

Understanding of Care Certificate standards The ability to demonstrate a basic knowledge of physiotherapy and its purpose.

Desirable

Understanding of Information Governance Data Protection, HCPC and Safeguarding Vulnerable Adults/Children. A basic understanding of medical conditions
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