Generic Therapy Assistant Practitioner - Pontypridd, United Kingdom - Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board

Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board

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Pontypridd, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

Supporting the Physiotherapists/ Occupational Therapists and dietetics in the delivery of the Pulmonary rehabilitation service and level three rehabilitation offer 1 day a week.

To work as part of the Pulmonary Rehabilitation Service to undertake specific clinical and administrative tasks, implement intervention programmes and support service users as instructed and delegated by the Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists and dietician, responding flexibly to the needs of the service.

Support the Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists and Dietetics staff by assisting with all modalities of therapeutic care for patients.

To provide care to the patients, as delegated by the Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists and Dietetics staff to the extent of own competencies.

Participate in project work, audits and provision of relevant statistics which may be for the benefit of patients or the service.

To promote independence, health and well-being.

Develop a patient centred approach to engaging patients in routine therapeutic occupations following the aims/methods given by the Therapist and to adjust own clinical interventions based on the fluctuating needs of the person.

Carry a delegated caseload of non-complex patients to deliver interventions prescribed by and under supervision of the Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists and Dietetics staff.

To prioritise own work and carry out duties, as prescribed by the Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists and Dietetics staff, making reference to Team Lead regarding management or service issues when necessary