- Communication and relationship skills To participate in regular meetings with other members of the Therapy team
- To provide and receive routine information to staff, patients, and carers.
- To communicate factual information to patients.
- To persuade patients to co-operate in their rehabilitation programme using
- To be able to maintain records and documentation required by work settings in accordance with local policies and Therapy specifications.
- On an informal bases, to promote the profile of Therapies in the Trust.
- To be able to work flexibly under pressure at a fast pace.
- Service management and development To work with therapists to implement policies within the team and the
- To assist the therapists to actively participate in the fieldwork education of
- To participate actively in sharing and receiving in-service training and
- To be aware of and promote cross-site links.
- To work with other therapy staff to adhere to policies/protocols for the service,
- To demonstrate duties to new starters.
- To provide general support for less experienced staff.
- To follow policies (Trust and Departmental) in own role.
- Active involvement in audits and quality initiative projects under guidance of
- To help collect data for informal and formal clinical research activities,
- To identify training needs and facilitate learning of self.
- To be willing to take on extra responsibilities to develop the service Back
- To assist therapists with inducting new staff to the department.
- To assist therapist with training new therapy assistant to the department.
- Clinical skills To implement treatment plans established by therapists. To assess and formulate treatment plans for routine patients as guided by
- To assist therapist to carry out identified home assessments in accordance
- To assess patients mobility and issue appropriate equipment under guidance
- To provide advice to patients/carers on safe use and care of prescribed
- To assess patients stamina/understanding during treatment sessions.
- To update patients goals appropriately and in a timely manner.
- To ensure appropriate liaison and follow-up at community level prior to
- Cleaning, storage and maintenance of therapies-owned equipment and
- Assist in the transporting and re-stocking of therapies equipment stores
- Arrange for ongoing servicing of chairs as appropriate.
- To have a holistic understanding of patient and their condition as well as
- To plan and provide programmes of therapeutic activity within framework
- To assess patients response to activities and decides on appropriate action,
- Planning and Organisational Skills To manage own day to day work tasks and prioritise with reference to therapist To work with other therapists across the Trust to support speciality groups. To assist therapists in arranging in-service training, study days etc. To assist the therapists in ensuring working conditions are kept optimal, or where not, raised and dealt with appropriately. 5. Information and Resource Management
- To record personally generated clinical observations.
- To compile and collate statistics in a timely and accurate manner in
- To use the Trust Intranet, Electronic Patient Records, SEND 2, ORBIT and
- To be competent in ordering equipment for patients discharge.
- To be able to use email and MS Teams for communications across the sites,
- To ensure all equipment is used appropriately and safely, according to the
- To observe a personal duty of care when using equipment.
- To maintain stock levels of equipment.
- To work with therapists to ensure working within financial limits and referring
- To be aware of criteria for provision of equipment from other organisations in
- Working conditions and required effort To be able to undertake episodes of moderate physical effort for several short periods during a shift. To be able to frequently lift equipment, using appropriate methods alongside a well-developed risk assessment. To be able to risk assess and move a patient safely, manoeuvre wheelchair, hoist, etc as required, alongside risk assessments and in line with local policies. To be able to effectively maintain concentration at work despite frequent interruptions and, at times, an unpredictable working pattern. To tolerate and manage frequent exposure to distressing or emotional circumstances and maintain a high level of professionalism. To tolerate and professionally manage frequent exposure to unpleasant working conditions, such as exposure to bodily fluids and offensive odours. Person Specification
- oGood general education (to GCSE standard), HNC, NVQ LEVEL 3 or equivalent experience
- oPrevious relevant clinical work in a health-care setting
- oUnderstanding of function in relation to Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy in the hospital setting
- oAbility to work in a team and understand the scope/role of interdisciplinary working
- oAble to work independently with individuals and groups to achieve treatment objectives
- oGood organisation and time management skills to prioritise routine and non-routine workload
- oEffective communication and interactive skills
- oWillingness to work flexibly
- oComputer and IT literacy
Active Recovery Practitioner - Oxford, United Kingdom - Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Description
Job summary
We are seeking a highly motivated and enthusiastic, patient-focused colleague who is passionate about older people and rehabilitation to fulfil this exciting role of Active Recovery Practitioner in the Older Persons' Active Recovery Service (OPARS). The OPARS is a new and emerging service which seeks to minimise the adverse physical and cognitive impact of hospitalisation of patients through the application of an early and active recovery model. As a member of our large, friendly therapy team, you will work under the supervision and guidance of qualified physiotherapists and occupational therapists to complete assessments, tasks, and interventions throughout the patient's journey, from admission to discharge. You must have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and well as a caring, compassionate approach to patient care. This post would suit those who thrive as part of a team, but who can work alone with the guidance and support of others.
Main duties of the job
To work as a member of the Therapy Service team
To assist the therapist with a range of duties.
Plan and provide programmes of therapeutic activity for patients, within the framework laid down by the therapists.
Implement and evaluate basic therapy interventions for patients in activities relating to their treatment programme
To record patient information including in electronic notes.
To maintain rehab equipment in the department.
To input patient data onto the IT system.
To support active recovery practitioners and therapy assistants informally.
About us
Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest NHS teaching trusts in the country. It provides a wide range of general and specialist clinical services and is a base for medical education, training and research.
The Trust comprises four hospitals - the John Radcliffe Hospital, Churchill Hospital and Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre in Headington and the Horton General Hospital in Banbury.
Our values, standards and behaviours define the quality of clinical care we offer and the professional relationships we make with our patients, colleagues and the wider community. We call thisDelivering Compassionate Excellenceand its focus is on our values of compassion, respect, learning, delivery, improvement and excellence. These values put patients at the heart of what we do and underpin the quality healthcare we would like for ourselves or a member of our family. Watch how we set out to deliver compassionate excellence via theOUH YouTube channel.
Job descriptionJob responsibilities
and Multidisciplinary team
encouragement, reassurance, tact and sensitivity; overcome barriers to
understanding with patients whose understanding is impaired.
department.
therapy students seconded to the service.
development to ensure continuous professional development, as appropriate to grade and experience.
as appropriate.
therapists.
underpinned by appropriate methodology and documentation
Care Facilitator, First Aider, Fire Monitor.
therapists.
with the Occupational Therapy Service guidelines.
of therapists.
equipment.
patients discharge including family members.
equipment for loaning
psychosocial dynamics as they impact the patients function.
established by therapists.
advise therapist, summon assistance, or cease treatment.
To work flexibly and be able to adjust to constant changing ward demands.
accordance with the Therapies guidelines and the need of the service.
databases as appropriate for the speciality.
and to use the Therapies IT system for sharing/using information.
service guidelines.
on to other agencies as necessary.
Oxfordshire, and to help the team abide within these criteria.
Qualifications and Experience
Essential
Knowledge and skills
Essential