Therapy Assistant Practitioner

Job description

Job responsibilities

Clinical

Under the instruction of the qualified therapist assist in carrying out care and exercise programmes with patients in a manner that respects their abilities, privacy, dignity and individuality.

To manage the rehabilitation of patients as delegated by the qualified therapist. work without direct supervision and be responsible for assessing the progress of patients, reporting back to the therapist.

To be responsible for specific tasks within the overall treatment programme, e.g. gait assessment, stair assessment, strength and balance assessment and advise / arrange the supply of assistive equipment.

To liaise regularly with the qualified therapist regarding treatment progression and ongoing care. Reporting to therapist and the multidisciplinary team any lack of progression or negative changes in patients ability to undertake treatment session.

Treat patient individually or in a group in a variety of settings with indirect supervision from the qualified therapist.

To work as a member of the therapy team and multidisciplinary team, sharing information with team members and prioritising workload accordingly.

To ensure effective internal and external communication with patients, carers and all other Health and Social Care Professionals regarding all aspects of patient care.

Providing and receiving complex information which requires empathy and reassurance. Communicating where there may be barriers to understanding.

Undertake home visits as directed by the qualified therapist, arranging transport and completing relevant documentation.

To assess patients and carers safety in use and suitability of equipment within patients home environment.

Advise on environmental hazards.

Issue, and retrieve therapy equipment in department, ward or home setting keeping accurate records of this activity.

Ensure equipment is clean and fit for its purpose for individual treatment sessions.

To co-ordinate and undertake the regular maintenance and cleanliness of the working/treatment areas with the co-operation of the Health Care Assistants.

Assist patients to access and use toilet facilities.

Transport patients safely between ward, clinics and treatment areas asrequested.

To receive and prepare patients for therapy treatments.

To prepare and maintain equipment and the treatment areas including household duties.

Maintain accurate and timely records of treatments undertaken by self.

To monitor and maintain stock levels of equipment and supplies, within the Therapies department by processing orders as agreed with the Therapy Manager/Team Leader.

Contribute to development of patient care by attending relevant team,departmental or other appropriate meetings and participate in discussions to improve service provision.

To teach and advise carers and other health care staff to ensure provision of good patient care.

To accurately manage the filing system of patient records within team.

Locate record and return therapy treatment records and patients medical records when necessary.This post will be subject to an enhanced (or standard) disclosure check with the DBS.

This job description is intended as a general guide to the duties and responsibilities of the post and not a rigid, inflexible specification. It may be subject to revision to meet the changing needs of the service, following consultation with the post holder.Through the course of your employment you may become aware of information concerning patients or staff. All such information must be treated as confidential. Breach of this confidence may result in dismissal.

Clinical Governance / Quality

To comply with the health and safety policies of the trust including attendance at mandatory training sessions as specified by the trust.

To comply with departmental and organisational policies and procedures.

Ensure all accidents, incidents and hazards are reported and dealt with according to Trust requirements.

To gain valid informed consent in line with trust and departmental policy.

To comply with the Data protection Act and Caldicott recommendations.

To maintain accurate documentation in line with local policies and procedures.

Education and Training Development

To participate and contribute in relevant in-service training programmes.

To attend relevant courses as identified and agreed with senior staff andmanagers.

To participate in staff appraisal sessions.

To contribute to the induction and training of new staff and students assigned to the team.

Person Specification

Skills

Essential

• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to develop effective interpersonal relationships with colleagues in the Healthcare setting.
• Basic Computer Skills: I/E can use PAS systems, email and can access policies on the Trust intranet

Other

Essential

• A good team player supportive of colleagues and patients.

Experience

Essential

• Previous acute care experience
• Ability to provide excellent patient care

Knowledge

Essential

• Ability to analyze patient progress in response to care given.
• Understands the role of audit in assuring standards of care and can undertake audits in practice.

Qualifications

Essential

• Foundation degree/equivalent qualification

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

Royal University Hospital

Mount Vernon Street

Liverpool

L78YE

Employer's website

https://www.liverpoolft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)