Therapy Assistant

As a therapy assistant you will contribute to the delivery of care pathways for patients with long term conditions and palliative care rehabilitation needs, to achieve quality of life and independence where possible.

Effectively and efficiently undertake all aspects of clinical duties and procedure required and identified in an individual treatment plan recognising own competencies and the scope of own role. This may be done within the hospice setting inpatient unit or Wellbeing centre or in the community in the patients own home.

a therapy assistant you will contribute to the delivery of care pathways for

patients with long term conditions and palliative care rehabilitation needs,

to achieve quality of life and independence where possible.

and efficiently undertake all aspects of clinical duties and procedure

required and identified in an individual treatment plan recognising own

competencies and the scope of own role. This may be done within the hospice

setting inpatient unit or Wellbeing centre or in the community in the

patients own home.

Main Duties and key result areas

Effectively and

efficiently undertake all the aspects of clinical duties and procedures

required and identified in a patients treatment plan, recognizing own

competencies and scope of practice

Assess patients

needs within the limits of your skills and competence

competency-based treatment techniques/care to patients under supervision of a

qualified practitioner following a prescribed treatment plan, including

implementing activities/exercise

programmes

Ordering and

supplying therapeutic equipment/aids, providing instruction and

supervision/evaluation of the use of equipment

information to patients and carers regarding their health needs and

associated treatment plans as well as provide education through programmes

such as BIC (Be In Charge, breathlessness and anxiety)

Plan and

prioritise own visits in accordance with therapy guidelines and ensure these

are documented on SystmOne

Establish and

maintain therapeutic relationships with patients and carers, incorporating

motivation, encouragement and confidence building to enable patients to

engage in their treatment/care and management plan.

communication skills using all formats/methods of communication, considering

communication barriers, such as hearing impairment. Mental capacity

impairment.

Make all necessary

reasonable adjustments to enable all service users to achieve desired

clinical outcomes

information as required to the team, patient, carer and/or relative

Work closely with

the wider MDT and liaise with community teams as required to ensure that

identified care needs are met and care is co-ordinated properly

Report and take

appropriate action regarding any change in patients condition or

circumstance, and communicate information to the relevant team members,

ensuring this information is clearly documented on SystmOne.

contribute to protecting people at risk by assessing and monitoring the care

environment, acting upon and following safeguarding policies and procedures.

Respect dignity of

patients obtaining consent, ensuring care is person centred, involving

patient, carers, family in shared decision making.

People are at our core. We offer a supportive environment

with opportunities for professional growth and development and are always

aiming for the highest standards and working environment. Our teams work

positively together, collaborating to ensure our patients get the best care,

and staff enjoy a fulfilling career knowing they make a real difference in

people's lives.

Our values are Compassionate, Skilled, Accountable,

Trustworthy and Principled - working here means being part of a community that

focuses on empathy, respect and teamwork. We're there for everyone who needs us

and are on a mission to change the way society and healthcare systems care for

people.

Skills & Abilities

Desirable: - Experience of working with SystemOne; - Able to facilitate groups

Personal Attributes/ Key skills

Essential: - Team Working; - Planning and Control; - Communication and Influencing; - Attention to Detail

Other

Essential: - Leading Others; - Ability to travel independently across areas covered

Qualifications

Essential: - Education to include min GCSE pass (A-C) in maths and English; - NVQ level III in care/BTEC Health& Social care or equivalent

Desirable: - Additional training in palliative care; - Additional training in communication skills

Experience