An exciting s opportunity has arisen for a TherapyAssistant Practitioner to work within the therapy department within themusculoskeletal teams. Working alongside registered physiotherapists to providepatients with increased access to therapy services, ongoing exercise supportwith the professional physiotherapy oversight.
The Therapy Assistant Practitioner role involves workingin a range of environments including the therapy gym-running groups and 1:1rehabilitation sessions, physiotherapy clinics and community orthopaedic homevisits.
The successful applicant will be able to demonstrate aparticular interest in these areas, as well as excellent communication andorganisational skills. We provide a structured supervision program, includingclinical support and regular in-service training. In return, we expectapplicants to show a commitment to Continued Professional Development and evidence-basedpractice.
East Coast Community Healthcare CIC (ECCH) is enteringexciting new times with integrated health and social care provision. Inpartnership with local health and care providers we are evolving into amultidisciplinary, multi-organisational workforce as we continue to delivercommunity care. There is an expectation that as this new system develops, therole will also evolve and change providing an exciting opportunity for thepost-holder to further develop their skills and knowledge.
Main duties of the job
Assist qualified therapists (Physiotherapists and Occupational Therapists) in the delivery of services working without direct supervision in outpatient and community settings, undertaking exercise sessions and specific patient plans and tasks delegated by therapists.
About us
ECCH is well established health care provider and has been successfully delivering NHS care within the community since 2011. We provide a range of NHS, community health and social care services predominantly across the easterly region of the Norfolk/Suffolk borders.
We are aligned to NHS terms and conditions, and offer many employee benefits, to find out more about us visit our website - www.ecch.org. We are a social enterprise and staff owned organisation which means staff can opt to be shareholders and have a real say in how ECCH is run and evolves to deliver healthcare for the future.
At the heart of our ambition, we work in partnership with and for the community to become the provider and employer of choice for community healthcare.
We encourage you to apply as early as possible as this job may close earlier than the advertised closing date once enough applications have been received.
Job responsibilities
CLINICAL:
To work without direct supervision, but under direction of the qualifiedtherapy staff in the performance of specific tasks for an individual or a groupof patients as part of their treatment and rehabilitation programme. Duties mayinclude:
* Implementation of exercise programme delegated by qualified Therapystaff.
* Assessment and review of patients undertaking exercise programmes andcommunication back to referring practitioner.
* Ongoing and advice and guidance to patients regarding physical activityand health promotion.
* Carrying own case load of non-complex patients.
To undertake delegated duties without access to directsupervision.
To be involved in the training, development andsupervision needs of assistants in therapy services.
To update patient records in a concise, accurate andtimely manner in line with ECCH and service policies.
To be aware at all times of needs of patient duringillness and disability and to promote and encourage independence andrestoration of function.
To communicate effectively and efficiently with thephysiotherapist and other members of the multi-professional team regardingchanges in patient's condition and any other useful information.
To communicate efficiently and effectively withpatients and carers to maximize the rehabilitation potential and to ensureunderstanding of condition.
To assess capacity, gain valid informed consent andhave the ability to work within the legal framework with patients who lack thecapacity to consent to treatment.
To maintain a portfolio evidencing ongoing competencyand development for this role.
CLERICAL AND HOUSEKEEPING:
To undertake any clerical duties as necessary. These may include:
* Registration of patients.
* Making appointments.
* Filing.
* Dealing with telephone calls.
* Communicating effectively with patient carers, GP surgeries and otherhospital staff.
* Writing discharge letters and reports.
Maintaining stock levels and ordering equipment.
Cleaning of equipment.
Preparation and tidying up of treatment areas.
To provide induction for the department for studentsand other non-clinical staff.
ORGANISATIONAL:
To attend organised training sessions includingstatutory / mandatory training and any other in-service training organised bythe therapy teams appropriate to role.
To attend local team and staff meetings
To comply with the trust and service policies andprocedures.
To be aware of the health and safety aspects of yourwork including recording and documentation of incidents and accidents.
To participate in the appraisal system and performancedevelopment plan.
Any other duties which may be considered appropriateby the qualified therapy staff and the professional therapy leads.
All roleswithin East Coast Community Healthcare CIC (ECCH) require staff to demonstrate ourValues and Signature Behaviours in the care and service they provide topatients, service users, stakeholders and colleagues. All members of staffshould consider these as an essential part of their job role.
Our Values outline the core behaviours that we can all achieve andare summarised as an acronym within the word CARE. These stand for: Compassion, Action, Respect and Everyone.
Underpinningour Values are our Signature Behaviours which highlight by taking the rightactions we continue to build a strong culture.Our four Signature Behaviours are: Compassion -We Listen, We Learn, WeLead| Action - MyAccountability, My Responsibility | Respect - RespectOur Resources: People, Time and Money | Everyone - Work Together, Achieve Together.
Person Specification
Skills and Knowledge
* Knowledge of basic musculoskeletal anatomy.
* Knowledge of basic mobility function.
* Ability to work under pressure.
* Ability to deal with older people.
Personal Attributes
* To be able to physically handle patients.
* Adopt long static postures.
* Mental capacity to deal with distressed patients.
* Physical / mental capacity to deal with patients with communication difficulties.
* Friendly cheerful attitude.
* Empathy towards clients and patient group.
* Willingness to learn new skills.
* The ability to travel across the community
* Ability to embrace our Culture, Values and Signature Behaviours:
* (Compassion - We Listen, We Learn, We Lead| Action - My Accountability, My Responsibility | Respect - Respect Our Resources: People, Time and Money | Everyone - Work Together, Achieve Together).
* Willingness and ability to work across different sites and travel to alternative sites and across the community as required.
Qualifications
* English Language at O Level / GCSE.
* NVQ / exercise level 3 or equivalent in a relevant area
Experience
* Previous experience as a Therapy Assistant or exercise trainer
Skills and Knowledge
* Knowledge of basic musculoskeletal anatomy.
* Knowledge of basic mobility function.
* Ability to work under pressure.
* Ability to deal with older people.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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