Advanced Therapy Support Worker - Derby, United Kingdom - Derbyshire Community Health Services NHSFT

Derbyshire Community Health Services NHSFT

Verified Company

Derby, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Tom O´Connor

beBee Recruiter

Description

Please review the attached Job Description and Person Specification. To apply, please click APPLY FOR THIS JOB - this link will take you to the TRAC Recruitment Site. You will need to register if you do not already have an account.

To manage a delegated caseload to provide holistic care to patients in their own homes or alternative health care setting, to promote recovery and encourage and maintain independence.

To communicate information to patients and carers regarding their health needs and associated treatment plans.

To report and take appropriate action regarding any change in patient condition or circumstance and to communicate verbal and written information to all relevant integrated care team members.

To assist in the assessment and recording of patient outcome measures.

To support senior therapy staff in the on-going development of services To maintain and record accurate health records using Systmone/TPP in line with DCHS policies and procedures and Caldicott requirements.

To observe personal duty of care when using or supplying equipment, to ensure compliance with health and safety regulations and to monitor and report to appropriate registered clinician on the effectiveness of equipment and aids to patients homes to maximise use of resources.

To ensure Every Contact Counts and contribute to public health and health promotion initiatives.