Do you want to help patients with their rehabilitation following surgery and assist them in achieving their goals?
We are looking for an enthusiastic Therapy Assistant who would like to work in a split post between our inpatient and our outpatient Orthopaedic therapy teams at Wrightington Hospital. The post holder will work collaboratively with multidisciplinary team members to deliver high quality care throughout the outpatient therapy pathway.
You will be given the opportunity to learn and develop with support from highly qualified and experienced colleagues.
The post is for 37.5 hours per week and will involve weekend working. The role may also involve supporting the Trauma Therapy team at Royal Albert Edward Infirmary.
Please note this vacancy may close before the advertised closing date if a sufficient number of suitable applications are received.
Key Responsibilities
* Contribute to the overall therapy process by carrying out routine assessments and procedures within agreed competency levels.
* Collect information from patients and relatives as requested by therapy staff.
* Follow treatment plans as prescribed by therapy staff and identify and select activities that meet treatment goals.
* Work independently in a clinical setting with an assigned routine caseload, under the direction of a therapist.
* Instruct patients in the use of equipment and techniques to promote independence.
Planning and Organisational Duties
* Be responsible for preparation of materials and equipment to carry out treatment sessions.
* Contribute to the day-to-day organization of activities within the team which contribute to the smooth running of the service.
* Be responsible for specific routine tasks as delegated.
* Attend regular meetings e.g. staff meetings, support and development groups.
* Exercise good personal time management, punctuality and consistent reliable attendance.
Communications and Key Working Relationships
* Work as a member of the therapy team and communicate relevant information to team members.
* Communicate effectively in a variety of ways with patients to gain cooperation and understanding of treatment programmes.
* Maintain good working relationships.
* Establish therapeutic relationships using negotiating skills to complete treatment activities.
* Report back to therapy staff on all treatment activities either verbally or in writing as required.
* Respect the individuality, values, cultural and religious diversity of clients and contribute to the provision of a service sensitive to these needs.
Responsibility for Finance
* Identify deficits in resources required to carry out the job and bring to the attention of the therapist.
* Monitor material and equipment and maintain stocks.
* Maintain timely statistics and other records as requested by the therapy service and the trust.
Responsibility for Human Resources
* Maintain portfolio of competencies showing evidence of lifelong learning.
* Participate in clinical supervision sessions highlighting development needs.
* Comply with annual IPR and appraisal system.
* Contribute to the induction of new staff.
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