Therapy Assistant - Nuneaton, United Kingdom - George Eliot Hospital NHS Trust

George Eliot Hospital NHS Trust

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Nuneaton, United Kingdom

1 week ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

Hours per week: 37.5 Hours per week (Perm/Fixed Term)

Salary:
£21,730 - £23,177 Per Annum

Closing Date: 29th March 2023

Interview Date:

TBC

A great and friendly place to work, so bring your passion, commitment and expertise and enjoy the opportunities to make a difference every day.

JoinTeamEliot

We have an exciting opportunity to join the Therapy Team at George Eliot Hospital as part of the Respiratory Therapy Team based on Elizabeth and Victoria Wards.

Here at George Eliot our vision to'excel at patient care'takes centre stage.

An ever evolving clinically led acute service provider we are on a journey to continually provide high quality, safe and responsive services delivered by inspiring, friendly and compassionate employees who share our corporate values which underpin everything we do.

Our values are not just words on a piece of paper, they bond us together, reflect our ambition and shape who we are:

Effective Open Communication

excellence and safety in everything we do

Challenge but support

Expect respect and dignity

Local health that inspires confidence

Benefits:
On-site nursery, 27 days minimum annual leave plus bank holidays, cycle to work scheme, flexible working, on-site discounted gym, extensive in-house course learning directory, buying and selling of annual leave, subsidised restaurant, tranquillity garden and generous subsidised on-site parking

Clinical

1.1 To treat and provide quality care to patients as delegated by the responsible therapist within agreed protocols and treatment plans, as documented by the qualified staff.

1.2 Work unsupervised to implement appropriate treatment plans as designated by a senior therapist.

Treatment should be delivered in the most appropriate location for the client, adjusting own clinical interventions based on the patient's fluctuating needs.

1.3 To ensure methods of treatment, its frequency and review are appropriate to the diagnosis/problem of the patient and within the priorities of the Service.

1.4 Discuss with the registered therapist in the planning, implementation, evaluation and modification of therapy interventions.

In particular to be mindful of responses, of the patient, to interventions that may affect their condition, and act accordingly.

1.5 To ensure that all client intervention is documented in a timely, objective and confidential manner via specific therapy notes.

1.6 To ensure that any equipment/mobility aids issued are fit for purpose prior to issuing and equipment stocks are maintained by following the correct re-ordering policy.

1.7 To ensure a beneficial and positive communication with clients, their families/carers and other professionals involved, respecting individual needs and promoting user involvement/decision making.

1.8 To ensure all necessary Therapy intervention is undertaken in accordance with departmental policy and advises the Team Leader or Senior Therapist of an inability to do so.

1.9 To organise and prioritise own daily workload with supervision from the supervising clinician and within the scope of the role.

1.10 To use well developed communication skills to establish good working relationships with colleagues, patients and carers and understanding potential barriers.

1.11 Encourage patients and their carers to actively participate in regaining and maintaining their personal independence through the use of persuasion and motivational skills.

1.12 Deal with sensitive situations or contentious information.

1.13 Use efficient and effective communication methods e.g., appropriate use of electronic communication.

1.14 To participate within peer review and Individual Performance Review being responsible for the production of a personal development plan, ensuring standards are realistic and achievable.

1.15 To be responsible for keeping knowledge updated and to be prepared to undertake further professional/training/research projects for self-development, related to specific areas of expertise.

Professional

2.1 To assist in the organisation and supervision of the work Band 2 Therapy Assistants/Technical Instructors undertake.

2.2 To participate within training programmes for Occupational/ Physiotherapy staff, students and other professionals, when applicable.

2.3 To promote the status, credibility and professional image of therapy services to other disciplines, to enable them to understand the contribution and effective use of the Service.

2.4 To act in accordance with Trust and Therapy Service policies and procedures.

2.5 To comply with the Health & Safety at Work Act and Safety Executive guidance regulations, bringing any defects in equipment/hazards to the attention of the responsible person.

2.7 To ensure Service requirements for Departmental statistics are implemented precisely and within time limits.

2.8 To deliver an effective service within resources, whilst promoting high professional standards, ensuring service users receive a positive image of Therapy