Specialist Therapy Assistant

To provide support to

Therapists in a variety of settings in the provision of high quality

interventions to meet the needs of patients requiring physiotherapy, speech and

language therapy or occupational therapy in the community.

To provide holistic care for clients

without direct supervision but accountable at all times to the responsible case

manager

To assist in the delivery

of core programmes of clinical care and participate in service improvement and

development initiatives.

work within a multi-agency, multi-

disciplinary framework of nursing, social work, therapy, residential,

administrative and support staff.

Client Group: Comprehensive

portfolio of rehabilitation, nursing, healthcare and case management services

to stroke survivors in their homes or residential homes requiring care and support

in the community 24 hours a day, 365 days a year

Provide therapy to patients, their families and carers

following assessment of their health and health related needs, undertaking a

range of clinical care duties.

Report to a registered therapist any

variation in the condition of the patient that might indicate a change in the

patients health status and subsequently require further assistance.

Support

user/patient involvement and participation in areas of responsibility.

always endeavour to promote independence and motivate client choice within

their limitations.

support / enable clients to achieve their optimum functional level and assist

clients with all aspects of personal hygiene and grooming; preparation of meals

and monitoring of eating habits and food consumption. To be aware of the

clients dietary requirements.

carry out home visits independently for the fitting and adjustment of a range

of equipment. You will be responsible for teaching patients and carers in the

safe and appropriate use of equipment and reinforce rehabilitation aims.

be responsible for own safe and appropriate use of equipment. To maintain

equipment in a clean and safe condition.

communicate with all clients including those who may have speech, hearing, learning

difficulties or a mental health illness.

Within the boundaries of delegated

responsibility and competency provide care and perform interventions that will

contribute to the delivery of the patients care needs.

Evaluate personal performance in a

reflective manner to ensure continued personal development and the maintenance

of an up to date knowledge base.

Accurately record all clinical

interventions and patient related activity in line with the organisational

policies on record keeping.

Promote and support the effective

implementation of all Organisational Policies and Procedures.

Support the development and maintenance

of a learning environment within the integrated team that is appropriate for

the development needs of all members.

Participate in health promotion and

informed patient choice so that these are encouraged and developed to their

maximum potential, within the available resources.

Participate in an integrated approach to

clinical quality issues.

Participate in appropriate clinical

teaching packages for staff across both Health and Social Care teams.

To practice in accordance with

organisational policies and procedures.

Support efforts to ensure effective

partnership working between Health and Social Care colleagues as well as other

key services and agencies.

Supports an effective system of annual

appraisal and personal development plans for all staff within the team in order

that the development needs of both the individual and the team are identified

and met.

Support an effective two-way network of

communication both within and without the team that ensures that all members

are appropriately informed of salient community/team issues.

Support and promote a team culture which

actively encourages empowerment thereby supporting and facilitating change.

Support the provision of a high quality,

value for money and effective service within available resources.

Supports the effective utilisation of

information technology systems to ensure the provision of accurate clinical and

statistical data.

To support an environment that enables

the achievement of the desired philosophy of care through a

multi-disciplinary/multi agency approach.

To participate in clinical supervision.

To contribute in identifying own

development needs on an annual basis in line with the Trusts appraisal scheme.

If you are being interviewed you must accept an interview slot in the system to continue, even if you have arranged with the manager.

You must be able to produce ALL certificates stated essential in the person specification or you will not be able to complete pre-employment checks.

We provide hospital services from two acute sites - Darlington Memorial Hospital and University Hospital of North Durham. We have a centre for planned care in Bishop Auckland and provide care from community hospitals in Chester-le-Street, Shotley Bridge, Barnard Castle, Sedgefield and Weardale as well as over 80 other community based settings and providing care in patients' homes.

We particularly welcome applications from disabled and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates as BAME and disabled people are currently under-represented.

Full Job Descriptions can be found in the adverts supporting documents.

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Please note that we may close any vacancy early once a sufficient number of applications have been received.

Qualifications

Essential: - Minimum of 4 GCSE grade 4 or above, or equivalent level 2 qualifications, including English Language and Maths; - Knowledge of Microsoft packages

Experience

Desirable: - Experience of working within a rehabilitation team working with stroke patients; - Experience of community working practices.; - NHS experience

Special Requirements

Essential: - Able to travel across Trust sites independently to meet the requirements of the post.; - Valid full UK driving license.

Special Skills & Knowledge

Desirable: - Able to use own initiative appropriately