Job summary
We are looking for an enthusiastic individual to join our friendly Intermediate Care Team.
This is a full time role (37.5 hours) to be worked Monday-Friday but this could change to a 7 day week in the future.
The post holder will offer support to the qualified therapists across the bedded areas and Intermediate Care within the Wigan borough and may also be required to support the New Intermediate Care at Home team service within the community settings.
It is essential for this role that you have the ability to independently travel across the borough to assess, formulate therapy plans and deliver therapy interventions for patients in their own place of residence.
Main duties of the job
The aim of the bedded areas is to prevent hospital admission or facilitate an earlier discharge from hospital to enable a patient to maximise their potential to achieve a level of function which is safe for them to return home or to a place of their choice.
Ideally the candidate will have experience working with patients with a variety of medical, functional and social problems along with strong communication and team working skills.
About us
Choose Well - Choose WWL
Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh 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.
COVID-19 vaccination remains the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and of course our patients from the virus when working in our healthcare settings. Whilst COVID-19 vaccination is not a condition of employment, we do encourage our staff to get vaccinated. If you are unvaccinated there is helpful advice and information available by contacting covid-19.vaccine@wwl.nhs.uk where you can also ask about how to access vaccinations.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Duties and Responsibilities
- To assist in information collection for patients as requested by the Therapy Staff
- To contribute to the overall Therapy process by carrying out routine assessments and procedures within agreed competency levels
- To be responsible for preparation of materials and equipment in order to carry out treatment sessions
- To follow treatment plans as prescribed by the Therapists identifying and selecting activities that meet treatment goals
- To work independently in a community or clinical setting with an assigned caseload under the direction of a qualified Therapist
- To be responsible for the selection, fitting and checking of equipment following a broad prescription from a therapist.
- To keep accurate and clear patient treatment records in line with Trust Policies and Therapy standards
- To maintain timely statistics and other records as requested by the community REACT Service
Key results from the job holder
- To comply with therapy Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct and Trust Policies and Procedures
- To respect the individuality, values, cultural and religious diversity of clients and contribute to the provision of a service sensitive to these needs
- To exercise good personal time management punctuality and consistent and reliable attendance
- To maintain portfolio of competencies showing evidence of lifelong learning
- To actively participate in supervision by highlighting areas of good personal practice or development needs
- To comply with annual PDR and appraisal systems
Planning and Organisational Duties
- To assist in the day to day organisation of activities within the team, which contributes to the smooth running of the service
- To be responsible for specific routine tasks as delegated
- To collect and or collate information as requested
Communications and Key Working Relationships
- To report back to therapy staff on all treatment activities, either verbally or in writing as requested
- To work as a member of the Therapy team and communicate relevant information to team members
- To be able to communicate effectively in a variety of ways with patients/carers to gain co-operation and understanding of treatment programmes
- To maintain good working relationships
- To establish therapeutic relationships using negotiating and reasoning skills in order to complete treatment activities.
Responsibility for Finance
- To identify deficits in resources required to carry out the job and bring to the attention of the senior Therapy staff
- To be responsible for the monitoring of materials and equipment and bring defects for deficits to the attention of Senior therapy Staff
- Adhere to financial policies.
Responsibility for Human Resources
- To attend regular meetings e.g. staff meeting, support and development groups
- To participate in in-service training
- To support junior staff as requested by Occupational Therapists.
Responsibility for Health & Safety
Compliance with the Health & Safety at Work Act 1974 the post holder is required to fulfil a proactive role towards the management of risk in all of their actions. This entails the risk assessment of all situations, the taking of appropriate actions and reporting of all incidents, near misses and hazards, and a statutory duty of care for their own personal safety and that of others who may be affected by their acts or omissions.
Responsibility for Teaching
- To assist Therapy staff in induction and training of new staff and education of therapy students
Work Circumstances
Monday to Friday at present but will change to 7 days
Job description
Job responsibilities
Duties and Responsibilities
- To assist in information collection for patients as requested by the Therapy Staff
- To contribute to the overall Therapy process by carrying out routine assessments and procedures within agreed competency levels
- To be responsible for preparation of materials and equipment in order to carry out treatment sessions
- To follow treatment plans as prescribed by the Therapists identifying and selecting activities that meet treatment goals
- To work independently in a community or clinical setting with an assigned caseload under the direction of a qualified Therapist
- To be responsible for the selection, fitting and checking of equipment following a broad prescription from a therapist.
- To keep accurate and clear patient treatment records in line with Trust Policies and Therapy standards
- To maintain timely statistics and other records as requested by the community REACT Service
Key results from the job holder
- To comply with therapy Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct and Trust Policies and Procedures
- To respect the individuality, values, cultural and religious diversity of clients and contribute to the provision of a service sensitive to these needs
- To exercise good personal time management punctuality and consistent and reliable attendance
- To maintain portfolio of competencies showing evidence of lifelong learning
- To actively participate in supervision by highlighting areas of good personal practice or development needs
- To comply with annual PDR and appraisal systems
Planning and Organisational Duties
- To assist in the day to day organisation of activities within the team, which contributes to the smooth running of the service
- To be responsible for specific routine tasks as delegated
- To collect and or collate information as requested
Communications and Key Working Relationships
- To report back to therapy staff on all treatment activities, either verbally or in writing as requested
- To work as a member of the Therapy team and communicate relevant information to team members
- To be able to communicate effectively in a variety of ways with patients/carers to gain co-operation and understanding of treatment programmes
- To maintain good working relationships
- To establish therapeutic relationships using negotiating and reasoning skills in order to complete treatment activities.
Responsibility for Finance
- To identify deficits in resources required to carry out the job and bring to the attention of the senior Therapy staff
- To be responsible for the monitoring of materials and equipment and bring defects for deficits to the attention of Senior therapy Staff
- Adhere to financial policies.
Responsibility for Human Resources
- To attend regular meetings e.g. staff meeting, support and development groups
- To participate in in-service training
- To support junior staff as requested by Occupational Therapists.
Responsibility for Health & Safety
Compliance with the Health & Safety at Work Act 1974 the post holder is required to fulfil a proactive role towards the management of risk in all of their actions. This entails the risk assessment of all situations, the taking of appropriate actions and reporting of all incidents, near misses and hazards, and a statutory duty of care for their own personal safety and that of others who may be affected by their acts or omissions.
Responsibility for Teaching
- To assist Therapy staff in induction and training of new staff and education of therapy students
Work Circumstances
Monday to Friday at present but will change to 7 days
Person Specification
Skills
Essential
- Good organisational, interpersonal and observational skills
- Able to work as part of a team and individually
- Able to teach patients practical skills
- Basic IT, numeracy and literacy skills
- Communication skills
- Able to work single-handed with individuals or with groups.
- Life skills gained through work or personal experience
- Able to problem solve
- Able to assist with aspects of personal care
- Have motivational skills
Experience
Essential
- Experience of illness and disability
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ level 3 or equivalent experience
Knowledge
Essential
- Basic understanding of OT and physiotherapy
- Understand the importance of confidentiality
- Understand importance of health and safety and risk assessment
Additional
Essential
- Demonstrate a commitment to lifelong learning
- Willingness to work flexibly
- Able to recognise and work within own personal limitations
- The ability to travel independently across the Trust
- Speaks English to relevant degree
Person Specification
Skills
Essential
- Good organisational, interpersonal and observational skills
- Able to work as part of a team and individually
- Able to teach patients practical skills
- Basic IT, numeracy and literacy skills
- Communication skills
- Able to work single-handed with individuals or with groups.
- Life skills gained through work or personal experience
- Able to problem solve
- Able to assist with aspects of personal care
- Have motivational skills
Experience
Essential
- Experience of illness and disability
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ level 3 or equivalent experience
Knowledge
Essential
- Basic understanding of OT and physiotherapy
- Understand the importance of confidentiality
- Understand importance of health and safety and risk assessment
Additional
Essential
- Demonstrate a commitment to lifelong learning
- Willingness to work flexibly
- Able to recognise and work within own personal limitations
- The ability to travel independently across the Trust
- Speaks English to relevant degree
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
Wrightington Wigan & Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Community beds within the wigan borough
Mitchell Street
Leigh
WN7 4UH
Employer's website
http://www.wwl.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
