Job summary
Band 3 Therapy Assistant
Ambulatory Specialist Palliative Care Team - Woodlands Hospice
37.5 hours per week
We are seeking an enthusiastic therapy assistant with specialist palliative care experience or transferable skills to join our expanding therapy team based at Woodlands Hospice. The team consists of a Therapy Services Manager, Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists and a Band 3 Therapy Assistant. You will also work closely with the wider Specialist Palliative care teams.
Under the new IMPACT Model the clinical aspect of your role will involve Inpatient and Outpatient work within the Hospice, Community outreach work, and input with palliative patients in the acute trust when necessary.
Ordering of equipment, data collection and use of patient booking systems will also be integral to this role.
Your own vehicle and a full UK driving licence will be required for this role.
For further information, please contact Jennie Moran Band 7 OT or Helen Cunliffe Band 7 Physiotherapist on:
0151 529 2637
Main duties of the job
- To work closely with the occupational therapists and physiotherapists to assist them in their treatment of patients either in conjunction with the therapists or independently following their initial guidance
- To optimise the quality of life for palliative patients and help them achieve their goals through a caring, timely and appropriate interventions.
- Order equipment for patients, ensure it is clean and fit for purpose and fit and check this equipment in the patient's home when appropriate.
About us
Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust was created on 1 October 2019 following the merger of two adult acute Trusts, Aintree University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and the Royal Liverpool and Broadgreen University Hospitals NHS Trust.
The merger provides an opportunity to reconfigure services in a way that provides the best healthcare services to the city and improves the quality of care and health outcomes that patients experience.
The Trust runs Aintree University Hospital, Broadgreen Hospital, Liverpool University Dental Hospital and the Royal Liverpool University Hospital.
It serves a core population of around 630,000 people across Merseyside as well as providing a range of highly specialist services to a catchment area of more than two million people in the North West region and beyond.
To hear more about our achievements click herehttps://www.liverpoolft.nhs.uk/media/13089/1606-annual-report-booklet_final.pdf
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Job description
Job responsibilities
Under the instruction of the qualified Therapist assist in carrying out care and exercise programmes with patients in a manner that respects peoples abilities, privacy, dignity and individuality.Treat patients individually or in a group in a variety of settings with supervision from the qualified Therapist e.g. outpatient department, wardTo liaise regularly with the qualified Therapist regarding treatment progression and ongoing care, reporting to Therapist any lack of progression or negative changes in patients ability to undertake treatment session.To work as a member of the therapy team and multidisciplinary team, sharing information with team members.Assist on home visits under the direction of a qualified Therapist and arrange transport and complete relevant documentation.Issue, fit and retrieve Therapy equipment under the supervision of a qualified Therapist in ward or home setting keeping accurate records of this activity.Assist patients to access and use toilet facilities.To ensure effective internal and external two-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.Maintain accurate and timely records of treatments as directed by the qualified Therapist.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Under the instruction of the qualified Therapist assist in carrying out care and exercise programmes with patients in a manner that respects peoples abilities, privacy, dignity and individuality.Treat patients individually or in a group in a variety of settings with supervision from the qualified Therapist e.g. outpatient department, wardTo liaise regularly with the qualified Therapist regarding treatment progression and ongoing care, reporting to Therapist any lack of progression or negative changes in patients ability to undertake treatment session.To work as a member of the therapy team and multidisciplinary team, sharing information with team members.Assist on home visits under the direction of a qualified Therapist and arrange transport and complete relevant documentation.Issue, fit and retrieve Therapy equipment under the supervision of a qualified Therapist in ward or home setting keeping accurate records of this activity.Assist patients to access and use toilet facilities.To ensure effective internal and external two-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.Maintain accurate and timely records of treatments as directed by the qualified Therapist.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ Level 3 or equivalent
Experience
Essential
- Experience of dealing with the public in service delivery
- Experience of working in the public sector
Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy
Desirable
- Able to demonstrate awareness of current NHS issues
Skills
Essential
- Capable of working on own initiative
- Able to communicate written information clearly
- Basic IT skills
- Able to work as a team member
- Excellent communication skills
- Evidence of organisational abilities
other
Essential
- Reliable
- Willingness to work flexibly
- Ability to meet physical requirements of the job role
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ Level 3 or equivalent
Experience
Essential
- Experience of dealing with the public in service delivery
- Experience of working in the public sector
Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy
Desirable
- Able to demonstrate awareness of current NHS issues
Skills
Essential
- Capable of working on own initiative
- Able to communicate written information clearly
- Basic IT skills
- Able to work as a team member
- Excellent communication skills
- Evidence of organisational abilities
other
Essential
- Reliable
- Willingness to work flexibly
- Ability to meet physical requirements of the job role
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).
Employer details
Employer name
Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Trust - Base - Woodlands Hospice
University Hospital Aintree Campus, Longmoor Lane
Liverpool
L9 7LA
Employer's website
https://www.liverpoolft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
