Job summary
The Walton Centre for Neurology and Neurosurgery NHS Foundation Trust is a world renowned centre of excellence in the care of patients with brain related conditions or after brain related surgery.
An exciting opportunity is available for highly motivated, responsible and caring individual to join the Walton Centre's Rehabiliatation Therapy Service. The hyper acute rehab unit, specialises in providing early supportive rehabilitation for patients who require a high level of nursing and medical intervention. It is part of the Cheshire and Merseyside Rehabilitation Network (CMRN), providing specialist assessment, treatment and rehabilitation.
As a Therapy Assistant you will work alongside qualified physiotherapists, occupational therapists and speech and language therapists as part of the hyper acute rehabilitation team, with patients who have complex rehabilitation needs.
Applicants must be able to demonstrate relevant clinical experience of working within a health care setting and have evidence of personal development equivalent to NVQ level 2 or 3 in health care or social care. The supporting information of the application must demonstrate an understanding of rehabilitation and the role of the therapy assistant to be considered for short-listing.
Main duties of the job
To assist registered therapists in their administrative duties for the functioning of the ward.
To take responsibility for own delegated clinical caseload.
To undertake assessment-related activities and treatment/intervention as required or as directed by registered occupational therapist.
To establish a therapeutic relationship with patients and, under the direction of the therapist, carry out assessment-related activities and treatments.
To report back to supervising staff regarding the individual needs/abilities of patients and carers.
To accept responsibility for delegated workload and to manage own time effectively.
To liaise with members of the multi-disciplinary team and external agencies to ensure the effective management of patients care.
You will receive a comprehensive training programme and regular support, supervision and appraisals.
About us
The Walton Centre
NHS Foundation Trust is the only NHS trust to hold dual accreditation for the
Investors in People we invest in people and we invest in wellbeing
standards and has been awarded Gold status for both. The
Walton Centre is a leader in the treatment and care of neurology and
neurosurgery, placing the patient and their family at the heart of everything
we do. As the only specialist hospital trust in the UK dedicated to providing
comprehensive neurology, neurosurgery, spinal and pain management services we
are proud to be rated as an Outstanding Trust by the Care Quality Commission
(CQC), and champion change throughout the field of neuroscience. Originally
formed in 1992, the Trust received Foundation Trust status in 2009.
With
around 1,450 staff, The Walton Centre treats more than 127,000 outpatients and
18,000 inpatients each year. We have leading specialists and incredibly
dedicated staff delivering excellent clinical outcomes for brain, spinal and
neurological care nationally and internationally. Teams across our site in
Fazakerley, Liverpool, offer a world-class service in diagnosing and treating
injuries and illnesses affecting the brain, spine and peripheral nerves and
muscles, and in supporting people suffering from a wide range of long-term
neurological conditions.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Role summary
To assist qualified therapy staff as directed to ensure the safe provision of effective therapy interventions.
To provide administration support to ensure a well organised therapy service
Key responsibilities
To support registered therapy staff in the treatment and handling of patients in a manner that respects peoples privacy, dignity and individuality.
To undertake therapeutic interventions both independently and under direct supervision of the registered therapist.
To liaise regularly with therapists regarding treatment progression and on-going care.
To carry a designated case load and act responsibly in the execution of clinical duties paying due regard to health and safety of self and others.
To act as part of the multidisciplinary team liaising closely with a range of health and social care professionals.
To assist where necessary in the provision of cover across the service in times of annual leave / sickness etc.
To ensure effective internal and external 2-way communication with patients, carers and all other Health and Social Care Professionals regarding aspects of patient care. Providing and receiving complex information which requires empathy and reassurance. Communicating where there may be barriers to understanding.
To provide administration support for senior therapy staff to ensure the efficient and effective delivery of the rehabilitation service
To prepare and maintain equipment and the treatment areas including household duties.
To monitor and maintain equipment stocks and supplies under direction of senior therapists
Clinical Governance
To comply with Health and Safety Policies of the Trust including undertaking all mandatory training as directed by WCNN training & development department and in line with Trust policy necessary to fulfil duties of the post
To comply with departmental / organisational procedures and guidelines.
To ensure that any furniture, equipment or building in need of repair is reported to the correct authority as necessary.
To comply with the Data Protection Act and Caldicott recommendations.
To maintain accurate documentation in line with local policies and procedures.
Training and Development
To actively participate in the in-service training programme.
To attend relevant training courses and complete regular appraisals and to maintain an up to date Personal Development Plan.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Role summary
To assist qualified therapy staff as directed to ensure the safe provision of effective therapy interventions.
To provide administration support to ensure a well organised therapy service
Key responsibilities
To support registered therapy staff in the treatment and handling of patients in a manner that respects peoples privacy, dignity and individuality.
To undertake therapeutic interventions both independently and under direct supervision of the registered therapist.
To liaise regularly with therapists regarding treatment progression and on-going care.
To carry a designated case load and act responsibly in the execution of clinical duties paying due regard to health and safety of self and others.
To act as part of the multidisciplinary team liaising closely with a range of health and social care professionals.
To assist where necessary in the provision of cover across the service in times of annual leave / sickness etc.
To ensure effective internal and external 2-way communication with patients, carers and all other Health and Social Care Professionals regarding aspects of patient care. Providing and receiving complex information which requires empathy and reassurance. Communicating where there may be barriers to understanding.
To provide administration support for senior therapy staff to ensure the efficient and effective delivery of the rehabilitation service
To prepare and maintain equipment and the treatment areas including household duties.
To monitor and maintain equipment stocks and supplies under direction of senior therapists
Clinical Governance
To comply with Health and Safety Policies of the Trust including undertaking all mandatory training as directed by WCNN training & development department and in line with Trust policy necessary to fulfil duties of the post
To comply with departmental / organisational procedures and guidelines.
To ensure that any furniture, equipment or building in need of repair is reported to the correct authority as necessary.
To comply with the Data Protection Act and Caldicott recommendations.
To maintain accurate documentation in line with local policies and procedures.
Training and Development
To actively participate in the in-service training programme.
To attend relevant training courses and complete regular appraisals and to maintain an up to date Personal Development Plan.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ Level 2 in care or alternative appropriate evidence of education, training and development.
Desirable
- NVQ Level 3 in care or alternative appropriate evidence of education, training and development.
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working within the outpatient environment or an acute hospital setting
- Good numerical and literacy skills
- Effective written/oral communication skills
- Practical working knowledge of health/ social care environments
- Good level of administrative skills, IT, Microsoft office (including Internet, e-mail and word processing packages)
- Willingness to work towards specified competencies
- Awareness of Health & Safety issues
- Awareness of Disability Discrimination Act and Equality/Diversity
- Commitment to Personal Development/willingness to learn
- Demonstrates awareness of the role of a therapy assistant
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Good telephone manner that is clear and articulate
- Reliable and responsible and demonstrates initiative
- Good organisational skills
- And ability to plan and
- Manage own time
- Demonstrate good interpersonal skills and ability to communicate with others
- Demonstrate diplomacy, tact, empathy
- Maintain confidentiality and high standards of record keeping in line with local policies and Information Governance Guidelines
Desirable
- Practical working knowledge of the therapeutic assessment, intervention and rehabilitation process
- Awareness of equipment to support activities of daily living
- Awareness of a range of neurological conditions and their impact on function and daily life
- Awareness of external agencies within the community who support people living with a disability
- Experience of group work
- Awareness of current NHS/National issues
- Ability to demonstrate problem solving approach.
Other
Essential
- Respect, dignity, caring, openness and pride, Compassionate
- Able to maintain reliability of attendance
- Ability to withstand the pressure of work and meet the physical requirements within the job description.
- Flexible/adaptive approach
- Willingness to work flexibly.
- Ability and willingness to undertake further training as necessary
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ Level 2 in care or alternative appropriate evidence of education, training and development.
Desirable
- NVQ Level 3 in care or alternative appropriate evidence of education, training and development.
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working within the outpatient environment or an acute hospital setting
- Good numerical and literacy skills
- Effective written/oral communication skills
- Practical working knowledge of health/ social care environments
- Good level of administrative skills, IT, Microsoft office (including Internet, e-mail and word processing packages)
- Willingness to work towards specified competencies
- Awareness of Health & Safety issues
- Awareness of Disability Discrimination Act and Equality/Diversity
- Commitment to Personal Development/willingness to learn
- Demonstrates awareness of the role of a therapy assistant
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Good telephone manner that is clear and articulate
- Reliable and responsible and demonstrates initiative
- Good organisational skills
- And ability to plan and
- Manage own time
- Demonstrate good interpersonal skills and ability to communicate with others
- Demonstrate diplomacy, tact, empathy
- Maintain confidentiality and high standards of record keeping in line with local policies and Information Governance Guidelines
Desirable
- Practical working knowledge of the therapeutic assessment, intervention and rehabilitation process
- Awareness of equipment to support activities of daily living
- Awareness of a range of neurological conditions and their impact on function and daily life
- Awareness of external agencies within the community who support people living with a disability
- Experience of group work
- Awareness of current NHS/National issues
- Ability to demonstrate problem solving approach.
Other
Essential
- Respect, dignity, caring, openness and pride, Compassionate
- Able to maintain reliability of attendance
- Ability to withstand the pressure of work and meet the physical requirements within the job description.
- Flexible/adaptive approach
- Willingness to work flexibly.
- Ability and willingness to undertake further training as necessary
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
