Therapy Assistant - Bootle, United Kingdom - Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust

Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust
Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust
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Bootle, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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This postholder will be required to work closely within the multidisciplinary team and other professionals, particularly in relation to patient observations, mobility and enablement, including assessment for and provision of appropriate equipment.


They will provide specialist and skilled assistance in the delivery of Physiotherapy / Occupational Therapy / Rehabilitation for adults / older people and will plan, review and independently implement specialist rehabilitation and enablement programs for a variety of clients in varying settings, within the Long COVID service.

You will play a vital role in supporting the delivery of integrated, co-ordinated, comprehensive, seamless, person-centred care.

As a member of the Tier 3 Long COVID Assessment & Treatment service Multidisciplinary Team (MDT) you will be required to make recommendations based on the principles of shared decision making for people living with or experiencing the impact of long covid symptoms and access Tier 3 Services.

The successful applicant will work both from clinic settings, and also in the community, covering the borough of Sefton.


As a member of the Tier 3 Long COVID Assessment & Treatment service Multidisciplinary Team (MDT) you will be required to make recommendations and will always take account of the views, preferences and circumstances of patients/service users, parents or carers when considering clinical and non-clinical decision-making.

You will be required to provide specialist and skilled assistance in the delivery of Physiotherapy / Occupational Therapy / Rehabilitation for adults referred in to the Long COVID Tier 3 service and will plan, review and independently implement specialist rehabilitation and enablement programs for a variety of clients in varying settings, within a defined area of competence.


You will work closely with multidisciplinary teams and other professionals, particularly in relation to patient mobility and enablement, including assessment for and provision of appropriate equipment, and to assist in the development of good working relationships with statutory, voluntary and independent organisations.


Mersey Care is one of the largest trusts providing physical health and mental health services in the North West, serving more than 11 million people.


We offer specialist inpatient and community services that support physical and mental health and specialist inpatient mental health, learning disability, addiction and brain injury services.

Mersey Care is one of only three trusts in the UK that offer high secure mental health facilities.


At the heart of all we do is our commitment to 'perfect care' - care that is safe, effective, positively experienced, timely, equitable and efficient.

We support our staff to do the best job they can and work alongside service users, their families, and carers to design and develop future services together.


We're currently delivering a programme of organisational and service transformation to significantly improve the quality of the services we provide and safely reduce cost as we do so.

Clinical

  • To undertake and continually practice in a way that meets the Care Certificate standards.
  • To screen and prioritise clients referred to the service in consultation with the registered professionals in the team.
  • To complete a mobility and / or functional assessment for agreed patients, using appropriate skills and knowledge, and recording accurately in the medical notes in the correct format.
  • To recognise own scope of practice and limitations of knowledge and skills. To identify complex issues requiring a qualified therapist / nurse / other professional to see / assess, and ensure such cases are referred to the appropriate professional promptly; and to ensure any issues, concerns or queries regarding patients are discussed with the therapist / professional in a timely manner
  • To carry a delegated caseload of clients with a range of needs, within a defined clinical / technical area of expertise, and be responsible for their assessment and treatment. To analyse the results from this to formulate and adapt treatment plans in consultation with therapists / professionals.
  • To undertake highly skilled therapeutic rehabilitation using innovation, reporting client progress back to the therapist / professional e.g., falls management, on an individual basis, or instructing group exercise classes with or without the presence of a therapist.
  • To demonstrate physical ability to carry out therapy interventions including therapeutic handling and to demonstrate dexterity, co-ordination and palpatory sensory skills for treatment of patients.
  • To use own clinical judgement and knowledge in regard to progressing and / or making modifications to rehabilitation programmes within agreed clinical guidelines and parameters.
  • To be able to recognise change in the condition of a patient and monitor the patient's response to any treatment undertaken. To provide effective feed
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