Joint Therapy Assistant Practitioner - Leeds, United Kingdom - Leeds Teaching Hospitals

Leeds Teaching Hospitals

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Leeds, United Kingdom

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To work within the occupational therapy and physiotherapy teams providing highly skilled and specialised clinical, administrative and organisational support, working in the Elective Orthopaedic service at Chapel Allerton Hospital.

The post holder will work independently to manage the initial phase of the therapy assessment pathway, will be responsible for the screening of patients attending cardiology specialist ward and determine the most appropriate initial assessments and interventions.

The post holder will manage a caseload of patients independently and be able to work with infrequent supervision from OT and Physiotherapy support.

On occasions the post holder will assess home environments to ensure safe discharge, without the supervision of a qualified member of staff.

JOB DIMENSIONS This post is based within the elective orthpaedic teams for occupational therapy and physiotherapy at Chapel Allerton Hospital. The primary location of work will be on ward C03 & C04. Day to day supervisory support, and overall management will be provided to the Joint Therapy Support Worker by occupational therapy and physiotherapy staff.

The post holder is responsible for: 1. Assessing and providing care and therapy interventions for individual patients, adapting the process as indicated. 2. Assessment and intervention may take place in patients homes, clinics or wards.

Demonstrate an awareness of people with disabilities and problems Demonstrate understanding of both Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapist Desirable Previous experience of working in a therapy setting Experience of using Information Technology systems Completion of the CARE certificate.

Otherwise will be mandatory training requirement during the first 3 months of employment. 6.

THE LEEDS WAY VALUES Our values are part of what make us different from other trusts, so we see this as a strength, as well as a responsibility.

They have been developed by our staff and set out what they see as important to how we work

Our five values are:
Patient
- centered Collaborative Fair Accountable Empowered All our actions and endeavours will be guided and evaluated through these values.

Additionally the following are core values:
Listening to patients and carers in order to understand their needs, values, interests and aspirations. Promoting personal identity and empowerment by giving information and choices to patients.

Working together in a supportive environment that values the contribution and proactivity of every team member. Respecting each persons individuality, and treating others with the highest degree of dignity and equality. Welcoming social and cultural diversity in patients, within teams and other colleagues. Delivering high quality and equitable services for all service users.

Committing to the provision of the best practice underpinned by a sound evidence base. Embracing continuing professional development 7.

WEST YORKSHIRE ASSOCIATION OF ACUTE TRUSTS (WYAAT) Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is part of the West Yorkshire Association of Acute Trusts (WYAAT), a collaborative of the NHS hospital trusts from across West Yorkshire and Harrogate working together to provide the best possible care for our patients.

By bringing together the wide range of skills and expertise across West Yorkshire and Harrogate we are working differently, innovating and driving forward change to deliver the highest quality care.

By working for Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust this is your opportunity to be a part of that change.

WYAAT is the acute sector arm of the West Yorkshire and Harrogate Health and Care Partnership, one of the largest integrated care systems in the country.

The Partnerships ambition is for everyone to have the best possible health and wellbeing, and the work of WYAAT, and each individual trust, supports that ambition.

CORE BEHAVIOURS AND SKILLS Communication Skills written, verbal, numeracy Interpersonal Skills Ability to work as part of a Team (OT, PT and MDT) Ability to manage a workload provided by more than one professional.

Problem-solving Time Management Organisational Skills Administrative Skills Able to work in a stressful environment Ability to use initiative Ability to influence and persuade Ability to take responsibility for personal development Ability to move and handle patients and equipment 9.

CORE KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING Understanding of Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy job roles.

Awareness of the needs and problems of those with illness and disabilities Awareness of the functional effects of the patient group in the clinical area caused by illness and / or disability.

Understanding of legislation, guidelines and protocols that affect the clinical area Awareness of Health and Safety 10.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES & AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY Clinical To accept responsibility for Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy initial assessments to facilitate rehabilitation and discharge from hospital.

To plan and prioritise clinica