Senior Therapy Assistant

1 month ago

Basildon, United Kingdom Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust Full time

Job summary

Senior Therapy Assistant - Band 3 - part time - Medical Inpatients

Are you looking for a career in Therapy Services? Then we have exciting news for you.

You will be part of our inpatient physiotherapy team, supporting the work of the therapists and assisting in the management and co-ordination of patient equipment. This role involves working closely with patients in an inpatient setting under the guidance of a qualified therapist.

Ideally you will have previous experience of working in a therapy service, hospital, or care environment, however no professional qualifications are required and appropriate instruction and support will be provided.

If you are interested in the role and believe you hold the qualities we require, then apply today

Main duties of the job

There will be administrative tasks and record keeping to be maintained as part of this role.

This role requires good communication and interpersonal skills in addition to basic computer and email skills. You would be required to write directly into the medical notes (paper and/or electronic) and so a good standard of written work is essential. It is a busy but friendly working environment and you will need to be resilient, flexible and organised.

Your work will be directed and supervised by qualified therapists.

You will assist the qualified therapists in delivering an excellent therapy service to patients in both the in and outpatient will contribute to the assessment, education and treatment of patients both individually and in groups.

You will undertake general departmental duties such as cleaning, collation of statistical information and ordering equipment.

You will undertake clerical and administrative tasks as necessary to maintain the smooth running of the department.

About us

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is now one of the largest in the country, with a workforce of approximately 15,000 who serve a population of million people.

We work together, and in conjunction with MSE Health and Care Partnership, to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and wellbeing of our patients in a compassionate way, and provide a respectful, but vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.

From facilities through to consultant specialists we want to be the best, to achieve this we need to recruit not just those who are the finest in their field but also those who have the potential to be. Yes, experience is important but so is outlook - if you are dynamic, forward-thinking and enthusiastic we want you to join us.

We not only offer you a good working environment with flexible working opportunities, but also the opportunity to develop your career with access to appropriate training for your job and the support to succeed and progress.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For full details about this varied and rewarding role, please see attached job description, but some of the responsibilities include

To contribute to the assessment, education and treatment of patients both individually and in groups To complete delegated Physiotherapy tasks once competencies are complete To liaise with the Therapist as necessary regarding patients therapeuticinterventions particularly highlighting any variations to expectedoutcomes from the treatment/education programmes. To be able to progress patient treatment within established protocolsand guidelines To liaise with other members of the multi-disciplinary team on behalf ofthe Therapist regarding a patients therapy. Under the direction of the Therapists to be responsible for liaising withpatients, relatives, carers, equipment services, social and health careprofessionals and other voluntary organisations and statutory bodies. To demonstrate evidence of sound theoretical knowledge of clinicaland technical procedures with guidance. To complete records ensuring they are accurate, timely and inaccordance with Trust, Professional and Departmental standards and To contribute to the induction of newly appointed Therapy Assistants,qualified Therapists and students To organise and prioritise own delegated workload, under supervisionof qualified staff, using effective time management skills respondingflexibly to changing priorities. To work effectively with various members of the therapy team,demonstrating the ability to work flexibly under the guidanceof a number of different staff or across different teams. To demonstrate an understanding of and an aptitude towards email,PAS, word processing and intranet/internet. Person Specification

Education

Essential

Evidence of ability to successfully complete a course of study To have literacy and numeracy skills to maintain patient records

Experience

Essential

Experience of working with people in a customer care service or similar environment

Desirable

Experience of working in a care or rehabiliation environment

Skills

Essential

Good written and verbal communication skills

Desirable

Uses computer systems as part of current role Experience of talking/providing education to groups

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