Generic Therapy Assistant - Keighley, United Kingdom - Airedale NHS Foundation Trust

Airedale NHS Foundation Trust

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Keighley, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Description

The therapy assistant will support the Acute medical therapy team to rapidly assess, plan and facilitate a safe and timely discharge from hospital.

The post holder will be responsible for activities delegated to them and will work without direct supervision but will have immediate access to a clinician for advice and direction as required.

Therapy assistants in the medical team will work predominantly on the acute medical wards but may be expected to work across the wider frailty teams in areas such as the acute assessment unit (AAU) and the emergency department but may also undertake some community outreach/follow-up in the Airedale, Wharfedale and Craven localities.

Assistants are expected to continually improve their knowledge and skills and develop collaborative working relationships with therapy colleagues to enhance patient care.

Duties are varied and include direct patient contact, clerical and housekeeping tasks.