Job summary
THERAPY ASSISTANT - Band 3
An amazing opportunity has arisen for you to join our innovative, supportive and friendly therapy team at Leighton Hospital.
We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated band 3 therapy assistant to work with the inpatient Service supporting qualified physiotherapists and occupational therapists. You will work with a supportive team and be a valued member of the wider MDT. We will offer support, training and development opportunities.
Main duties of the job
The role of the Therapy Assistant is to support the qualified Therapists with the implementation of rehabilitation treatment plans and interventions for patients.
The role will include gathering information from patients or families, following treatment plans, under supervision, providing education and practice in activities of daily living and mobility. The role will require you to assist with moving and handling of patients using appropriate equipment.
Administrative duties will include photocopying and filing, maintaining admission information and completing computer based statistics. There will be a requirement to write in medical notes.
About us
On commencing the role you will have a full induction. We offer regular supervision, setting individual objectives, promoting self-analysis/reflection and development. All staff irrespective of their post will be given equal opportunity to undertake a full variety of CPD to support and develop them in their role.
Service development and innovation is strongly encouraged alongside participation in audit and research. Flexible working environment and paid annual leave entitlement.
MCHFT is rated 'Good' by the CQC, had the staff survey results of all acute trusts in England indicate that MCHFT is a good place to work.
In recent years, we have invested in clinical expansion and now have cutting edge clinical facilities including Critical Care and state-of-the-art theatres.
The Trust has a 'Stronger Together' clinical partnership with University Hospital North Midlands and is part of Central Cheshire Integrated Care Partnership (CCICP) which aims transform, develop and deliver health care services in the community.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To carry out specified interventions and programmes under the direct supervision of a qualified clinician.
To report progress of patients during the implementation of planned interventions and programmes.
To work with an individual or group in a variety of settings appropriate to the patients need.
To respect the individuality, values, cultural and religious diversity of patients, contributing to the provision of a service sensitive to these needs.
To ensure patient safety and dignity at all times, using relevant methods to manage patients with challenging behaviours.
To utilise effective communication skills to ensure clinical advice and treatment programmes are delivered sensitively.
To liaise with members of the multidisciplinary team following discussion with a qualified clinician.
To ensure accurate, up-to-date clinical records are kept, ensuring their security and confidentiality at all times.
To record and submit clinical activity data as required by the Trust in an accurate and timely manner.
To be responsible for safe and competent use of equipment including the provision of support, education and training to other staff, patients and carers as required.
To be responsible for the maintenance, cleaning, monitoring and loan of equipment, maintaining its security at all times and keeping accurate records as required.
To be responsible for ordering and stock control of materials and equipment as required.
To support administrative and housekeeping duties as required.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To carry out specified interventions and programmes under the direct supervision of a qualified clinician.
To report progress of patients during the implementation of planned interventions and programmes.
To work with an individual or group in a variety of settings appropriate to the patients need.
To respect the individuality, values, cultural and religious diversity of patients, contributing to the provision of a service sensitive to these needs.
To ensure patient safety and dignity at all times, using relevant methods to manage patients with challenging behaviours.
To utilise effective communication skills to ensure clinical advice and treatment programmes are delivered sensitively.
To liaise with members of the multidisciplinary team following discussion with a qualified clinician.
To ensure accurate, up-to-date clinical records are kept, ensuring their security and confidentiality at all times.
To record and submit clinical activity data as required by the Trust in an accurate and timely manner.
To be responsible for safe and competent use of equipment including the provision of support, education and training to other staff, patients and carers as required.
To be responsible for the maintenance, cleaning, monitoring and loan of equipment, maintaining its security at all times and keeping accurate records as required.
To be responsible for ordering and stock control of materials and equipment as required.
To support administrative and housekeeping duties as required.
Person Specification
Worked Clinically with patients as Therapy assistant
Essential
- Worked Clinically with patients as Therapy assistant
An understanding of the role of therapies in rehab
Essential
- Able to give clear awareness of roles
Team Player
Essential
- Evidence of strengths within a team
Person Specification
Worked Clinically with patients as Therapy assistant
Essential
- Worked Clinically with patients as Therapy assistant
An understanding of the role of therapies in rehab
Essential
- Able to give clear awareness of roles
Team Player
Essential
- Evidence of strengths within a team
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).
