Job summary
We have a fantastic opportunity for a Therapy Care Assistant - Fixed Term 12 months.
The post holder will support patients and other staff to provide opportunities to be physically active to improve patient outcomes and act as the link between nursing, therapy and patients and their families on the ward.
Main duties of the job
- On Gladstone 2 and Gladstone 4 wards you will be required to be a team player
- To act as the key point of contact for activity and exercise for all patients on your ward, liaising with patients, family members, nursing staff, therapy staff and to be a key member of the ward team
- To assist the qualified nursing staff in providing physical support for patients, including assisting with transferring out of bed, walking on the ward and encouraging participation in exercise and activities on the ward. When necessary support with toileting and personal care.
- To assist in assessing patient's physical and functional needs in liaison with the therapy and qualified nursing team, including following care plans and exercise programs according and referring to the therapist where appropriate to discuss reviewing programs where necessary
- To assist in the maintenance of accurate records of exercise and mobility participation, including documentation in the medical records and exercise or activity diaries
- To assess a person's appropriateness to participate in exercise or activity, prior to commencing any tasks
- To monitor progress and participation in an activity, and reporting back any adverse effects during the session
Please see that attached job description and Person Specification for list of full duties
About us
London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust (LNWH) is one of the largest NHS Trusts in the country. Our team of more than 8,000 clinical and support staff serve a diverse population of approximately one million people providing healthcare services to the people of Brent, Harrow and beyond.
- Northwick Park Hospital:
- St Mark's Hospital: an internationally renowned specialist centre for colorectal disease
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We also provide specialist care at Meadow House Hospice. We are a university teaching NHS trust, in recognition of the important role we play in training clinicians of the future and bringing the benefits of research to the public.
To find out more about our Trust, why not view our videoWe are London North West University Healthcare
Our values - HEART Our vision at London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust is to provide excellent clinical care in the right setting.
Our vision is driven by ourHEARTvalues and behaviours which were developed together with our staff.
- Honesty
- Equality
- Accountability
- Respect
- Teamwork
These values describe how we interact with each other and our patients and must underpin everything we do to achieve our vision.
LNWUH is a flexible working friendly organisation, If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To work under the supervision of a qualified nurse and assist in providing exercise and activity support for patients
- To assist with transfers, mobility, seating, exercise and activity on the ward.
- To keep accurate records in relation to patient documentation and research data, including medical records, exercise diaries, mobility charts and nursing notes
- To ensure that a person is well enough to participate in any exercise or activity programme and feed back any adverse effects of the activity, escalating as appropriate if required wording for emergency response!!
- Works within guidelines of work schedule, however has freedom to implement improvements
- Supervise junior health care assistants making a contribution to their training and development
- To maintain accountability and responsibility
- To maintain high clinical standards
- To report any concern regarding patient care
- To assist the qualified nursing and therapy staff in providing activity and mobility support to patients and implement creative ways of encouraging activity on the ward
- Assist patients with activity and exercise.
- Assist in the running of patient exercise and activity groups.
- Record patients exercises and activity in the medical records and exercise diaries
- Report accurately perceived changes in a patient manner and participation in exercise and activity levels etc.
- Report back to qualified nursing, therapy and medical teams any adverse effects of activity and exercise, including body / limb pain, fatigue, shortness of breath, chest pain, changes in observations
- To have understanding and knowledge of using the equipment safely
- Escalate urgently any need for immediate medical support during or after any activity session using Trust escalation process
- Build relationships with family and carers in order to support the patients needs
- To promote independence, mobility and activity within the ward setting
- Recognise and respond appropriately to urgent and emergency situations
Please see that attached job description and Person Specification for list of full duties
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To work under the supervision of a qualified nurse and assist in providing exercise and activity support for patients
- To assist with transfers, mobility, seating, exercise and activity on the ward.
- To keep accurate records in relation to patient documentation and research data, including medical records, exercise diaries, mobility charts and nursing notes
- To ensure that a person is well enough to participate in any exercise or activity programme and feed back any adverse effects of the activity, escalating as appropriate if required wording for emergency response!!
- Works within guidelines of work schedule, however has freedom to implement improvements
- Supervise junior health care assistants making a contribution to their training and development
- To maintain accountability and responsibility
- To maintain high clinical standards
- To report any concern regarding patient care
- To assist the qualified nursing and therapy staff in providing activity and mobility support to patients and implement creative ways of encouraging activity on the ward
- Assist patients with activity and exercise.
- Assist in the running of patient exercise and activity groups.
- Record patients exercises and activity in the medical records and exercise diaries
- Report accurately perceived changes in a patient manner and participation in exercise and activity levels etc.
- Report back to qualified nursing, therapy and medical teams any adverse effects of activity and exercise, including body / limb pain, fatigue, shortness of breath, chest pain, changes in observations
- To have understanding and knowledge of using the equipment safely
- Escalate urgently any need for immediate medical support during or after any activity session using Trust escalation process
- Build relationships with family and carers in order to support the patients needs
- To promote independence, mobility and activity within the ward setting
- Recognise and respond appropriately to urgent and emergency situations
Please see that attached job description and Person Specification for list of full duties
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ 2 or Care Certificate
Care experience is essential but willing to train.
Essential
- Previous experience in a care setting or otherwise desirable
Desirable
- Good communication and a team player is desirable and basic IT skills.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ 2 or Care Certificate
Care experience is essential but willing to train.
Essential
- Previous experience in a care setting or otherwise desirable
Desirable
- Good communication and a team player is desirable and basic IT skills.
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.
