This is an opportunity to work alongside registered physiotherapists and occupational therapists to deliver a high standard of clinical care, supporting patients recovering for acute injury or illness. Supporting to achieve a functional level and to facilitate discharge. Sometimes working independently but under guidance and also working jointly as cases dictate.
The posts are based within the Acute Therapy Team, working across all ward and treatment areas within medicine, surgery, orthopaedics and elderly care including Intensive Treatment Unit and occasional visiting patients homes.
Interview Date TBC
Main duties of the job
The post holder will assist physiotherapists and occupational therapists in the delivery of care to adults referred to the acute inpatient team.
The post holder will work with a variety of adult clients, who have a variety of acute or long term medical illness or disabilities, who often have complex needs and social problems.
Working in a variety of ward and gym areas.
The post holder will often be working alone without direct supervision of the qualified therapist.
They will take responsibility for the on-going treatment of an agreed caseload
To carry out a range of non-clinical duties including admin for any outpatients.
To be responsible for ordering clinical equipment as delegated.
About us
Croydon Health Services NHS Trust provide hospital and community services from a number of community and specialist clinics throughout Croydon. The Trust was formed on 1st August 2010 through the integration of Croydon Community Health Services and Mayday Healthcare NHS Trust. Around 4,100 staff provide services for a population of over 360,000 people who are relatively young with a high level of ethnic diversity.
Our main hospital site, Croydon University Hospital is one of the busiest in London. We're also leading the way in providing more healthcare outside hospitals at clinics, specialist centres and in people's homes. Our experienced district nursing teams, Allied Health Professionals and community matrons look after people of all ages across Croydon and our Children's Hospital at Home cares for children with long-term conditions without them having to come to hospital.
Across the NHS everyone is working hard to meet growing demand and we're no exception. But with the right people on board, we are rising to this challenge, putting our people in the driving seat, encouraging innovation and transforming our services to give local people the quality of care they deserve. Croydon Health Services puts a great deal of importance on education and training throughout the careers of all of our staff. As well as offering access to a range of core skills training and professional development.
Job responsibilities
1. To carry own caseload of patients, as delegated by the Therapists and use own clinical judgement and knowledge within agreed competencies.
2. To carry out initial interviews with own caseload of patients on the ward and carryout ongoing treatment which may include washing and dressing, transfers and mobility practise
3. To agree the arrangements for assessment home visits with the occupational therapist which would require a qualified therapist to be present if the patient is being assessed and present during the visit. Environmental or follow up home visits may be carried out alone by the assistant depending on level of complexity of the case.
4. To assist the therapists in the care and maintenance of all therapy equipment used including cleaning treatment beds, equipment trolleys and table tops.
5. To keep equipment storage areas tidy within the Therapy Department and other therapy treatment areas.
6. To assist with clerical duties such as answering the phone, taking messages, processing referrals and booking appointments as appropriate and maintaining paper work as required in the relevant area.
Person Specification
Education
* Must be educated to min equivalent of GCSE English and maths or
Experience
* Relevant experience if working in therapy or rehab setting
* Worked as part of a team
Clinical
* Relevant experience if working in acute environment
* Demonstrates understanding of skills required to work with acute or long term medical illness
* Demonstrates an understanding of the role of the Rehab Assistant
* Awareness of clinical governance
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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