Choose Well - Choose WWL
Job overview
Do you want to work at the North West's leading specialist orthopaedic hospital?
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 working at Wrightington Hospital. The post holder will work collaboratively with multidisciplinary team members to deliver high quality care throughout the out-patient 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 working 22.5 with the outpatient team and 15 with the inpatient team. The role 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.
Main duties of the job
Tocarryoutaflexiblepatientcentredprogrammeoftherapeuticactivitiesunderthe direction of a Therapist. Toenablepatientstoachievetheirtreatmentgoal and keepaccuratewrittenrecordsandstatisticsasrequiredbythe service. Toassistwith departmentaladministration.
Working for our organisation
Choose Well – Choose WWL
Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh Teaching Hospitals, NHS Foundation Trust are the proud providers of acute hospital and community services to the people of the Wigan Borough and surrounding areas. At WWL, we value our staff believing that ‘happy staff, makes for happy patients’. We have a recognised track record in staff engagement, and living our values ‘the WWL Way’.
WWL are committed to placing the patient at the heart of everything we do, and in the provision of safe, effective care that acknowledges and ensures dignity. With this in mind we are seeking to recruit people who share our values and beliefs.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
DutiesandResponsibilities
Keyresultsfromthejobholder
1. TocontributetotheoverallTherapyprocessbycarryingoutroutineassessmentsand procedures within agreed competency levels
2. Tocarryoutinformationcollectionfrompatients/relativesasrequestedbyTherapystaff
3. TofollowtreatmentplansasprescribedbyTherapystaffandidentifyandselect activities that meet treatment goals
4. Toworkindependentlyinaclinical settingwithanassignedroutinecaseload,underthe direction of a Therapist
5. Instructpatientsintheuseofequipmentandtechniquestopromoteindependence
PlanningandOrganisationalDuties
6. Toberesponsibleforpreparationofmaterialsandequipmentinordertocarryout treatment sessions
7. Tocontributetotheday-to-dayorganisationofactivitieswithinthe teamwhich contribute to the smooth running of the service
8. Toberesponsibleforspecificroutinetasksasdelegated
9. Toattendregularmeetingse.g.staffmeetings,supportanddevelopmentgroups.
10. Toexercisegoodpersonaltime management, punctualityandconsistentandreliable attendance
CommunicationsandKeyWorkingRelationships
11. ToworkasamemberoftheTherapyteamandcommunicaterelevantinformationto team members
12. Tobeabletocommunicate effectivelyinavarietyofwayswith patientsto gainco- operation and understanding of treatment programmes
13. Tomaintaingoodworking relationships
14. Toestablishtherapeuticrelationshipsusingnegotiatingskillsinordertocomplete treatment activities
15. ToreportbacktoTherapystaffonalltreatmentactivitieseitherverballyorinwritingas required
16. Torespecttheindividuality,values,culturalandreligiousdiversityofclientsand contribute to the provision of a service sensitive to these needs
ResponsibilityforFinance
17. Toidentifydeficitsinresourcesrequiredtocarryoutthejobandbringtotheattentionof the Therapist
18. Toberesponsibleforthemonitoringofmaterialsandequipmentandmaintainstocks.
19. TomaintaintimelystatisticsandotherrecordsasrequestedbytheTherapyServiceand the Trust
ResponsibilityforHumanResources
20. Tomaintainportfolioofcompetenciesshowingevidenceoflifelonglearning
21. Toparticipateinclinicalsupervisionsessionshighlightingdevelopmentneeds.
22. Tocomplywithannual IPRandappraisal system.
23. Tocontributetotheinductionofnewstaff.
Person specification
Additional
Essential criteria
24. Demonstrate a commitment to personal development
25. Willingness to work flexibly over 7 days
26. Speak English to an appropriate standard relevant to their role, i.e. with confidence and accuracy, using correct sentence structures and vocabulary, and without hesitation.
Knowledge
Essential criteria
27. Demonstrate understanding of therapy interventions and the role of the assistant
28. Health and Safety Risk awareness Knowledge of appropriate Moving and Handling methods
29. A basic understanding of relevant medical conditions and appropriate therapeutic interventions
30. Awareness of confidentiality
31. Knowledge of appropriate Moving and Handling methods
Desirable criteria
32. Understanding of the use of mobility / aids for independence
Skills
Essential criteria
33. Ability to teach practical skills to patients/clients
34. Ability to work single-handed with individuals or groups
35. Practical observational skills
36. Good personal organisation skills
37. Able to conduct self in a professional manner
38. Able to problem solve
39. Able to participate in aspects of personal care with patients/clients
40. Have good written, verbal and non verbal communication skills
41. Able to engage patients/ clients in activities
42. Ability to use own initiative within designated role
43. Able to empathise with people in difficult situations
44. Able to recognise and work within own personal limitations
Desirable criteria
45. Able work confidently within a hospital environment
46. Able to fit/ adjust mobility / aids for independence
47. Able to utilise NHS databases/ patient information systems
48. Able to use basic Microsoft Office programmes
Experience
Essential criteria
49. Working as work as part of a team
50. Experience working in a relevant health related area.
51. Experience of working with the effects of illness and disability on adults
Desirable criteria
52. Experience of working in patients/ clients own homes
53. Experience of working in a therapy/rehab service.
Qualifications
Essential criteria
54. NVQ Level III /QCF training or equivalent course in relevant area
55. Evidence of basic level qualifications in both Maths and English
56. Evidenced training / competencies achieved through current practical experience
Desirable criteria
57. GCSE or equivalent in English