Senior Therapy Assistant

2 months ago

Bebington, United Kingdom Wirral University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our Stroke ESD Team as a Therapy assistant. Our team work with people following a stroke within their own home and community settings. The post holder will have the opportunity to gain experience in working with Stroke patients alongside our team of Occupational therapists and Physiotherapists. You will be able to deliver individual treatment plans under the direction of our therapists.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and pro-active individual who has experience working with therapists and/ or individuals who have neurological conditions. We desire a person with excellent communication skills and ability to assist people with activities of daily living.

You will have professional support for your Continued Professional Development from a qualified Therapist with clinical experience in working with people with neurological condition.

If this is a role that fits with your experience and sparks your interest please do apply.

Main duties of the job

To support the smooth running of the Therapy team by performing a range of clinical clerical, administrational, housekeeping and departmental tasks.

To deliver treatment plans and activities, as delegated by the Team Leader and progressing patients within agreed parameters.

To work with the Therapists to ensure delivery of the principles of patient centred care.

To be responsible and accountable for the quality and standard and safety of own work and to achieve the levels of competency required by the role.

To help patients to continue with their treatment programmes and therapeutic activities as delegated by a qualified Therapist.

Have own delegated case load or take on a specific area of work eg exercise class, sensory rehab. Can progress patients under agreed parameters.

To feedback to the Therapist regarding the patient's progress, or any concerns.

To ensure that all documentation relating to their clinical involvement with patients (electronic or paper) adheres to AHP and Trust standards.

To manage their delegated workload effectively, with support and guidance from the Therapist.

To be responsible for the safe use of equipment that they use during treatment.

To at all times maintain the principles of confidentiality of patient information

About us

All new colleagues can expect to receive a warm and friendly Wirral welcome from the very first time they make contact with us. We are described as "competent and caring staff" by our patients.

Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is situated on The Wirral peninsula which has a stunning coastline and beautiful countryside surroundings, with great activities for its residents.

We are one of the largest and busiest acute Trusts in the North West of England, comprising of the Wirral's only Emergency Department. We provide a high quality range of acute care services and employ over 6,000 staff, who serve a population of approximately 400,000 people across Wirral, Ellesmere Port, Neston, North Wales and the wider North West footprint.

We have approximately 855 beds trust-wide and our financial turnover is in excess of £337m.

The Wirral is easily accessible with excellent transport links including motorway, train, bus or ferry and within easy reach to the major cities of Liverpool, Chester and Manchester as well as neighbouring North Wales.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached Job Description for further information about the Senior Therapy Assistant - Neuro position available at WUTH.

Person Specification

Qualifications, Specific Experience & Training

Essential

Must have a relevant level 3 NVQ or an equivalent level of experiential knowledge and experience in an appropriate area. A minimum of 2 years recent experience in a related health care setting

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

Basic understanding of infection control and safe practices Have training, knowledge and understanding of a range of appropriate work related skills including moving and handling, exercise techniques, normal movement, balance, relaxed breathing, spirometry, Oxygen therapy, use of inhaler medications, relaxation etc. in order to undertake designated patient activities safely and effectively To have the ability to work as part of a team or individual.

Desirable

To be computer literate, able to use hospital computer systems and to be able to use data bases for audit following appropriate training To have the ability to show initiative and manage own workload, but to seek advice when appropriate To have a base level of theoretical knowledge of various conditions in order to undertake designated patient activities safely and effectively.

Personal Attributes

Essential

Professional in appearance and behaviour

Desirable

Flexible and adaptable, empathetic and supportive.

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