Therapy Assistant (Band 4)
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 15 Gorffennaf 2025 |
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| Cyflog: | £27,061.00 i £29,696.00 bob blwyddyn |
| Gwybodaeth ychwanegol am y cyflog: | £27061.00 - £29696.00 a year |
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 29 Gorffennaf 2025 |
| Lleoliad: | Bristol, BS10 6NL |
| Cwmni: | NHS Jobs |
| Math o swydd: | Parhaol |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | B0163-25-0016 |
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Clinical: Manage a delegated caseload of patients triaged by a qualified therapist, providing assessment and follow up visits (IPU and community), equipment, and advice to patients and their families / carers as appropriate. Provide feedback or escalation to senior therapists and seek support as needed. Work autonomously within defined protocols and competency levels, under the supervision of a qualified Physiotherapist, Occupational Therapist or Registered Nurse. Undertake appropriate assessments and interventions autonomously both to individuals and a group. Work to support patients goals, rehabilitation, enablement and self-management, with individuals or groups under the guidance of a qualified OT/PT or RN as required. Support the fatigue and breathlessness management selfmanagement course and offer 1:1 to reinforcement of techniques. Lead, manage and deliver social support and lighter touch patient groups, both onsite at Brentry and in community locality settings. This includes working closely with volunteers. Design and deliver in person or virtual teaching/support sessions. Negotiate and agree functional treatment goals with patients, using a range of technical and creative skills as delegated by therapy staff. Be responsible for ongoing assessment, treatment, intervention and discharge planning for assigned patients in IPU. This includes assessment and prescription of equipment and minor adaptations, and implementation of therapeutic activities. Assess simple functional mobility needs and refer or signpost for appropriate equipment. Evaluate patient progress, reassess and adjust treatment programmes in consultation with an OT, Physio or RN. Deliver therapy treatment plans as delegated and designed by hospice OTs/PTs using a rehabilitative or compensatory approach to enable patients to participate in treatment episodes and support actives of daily living. Provide general advice to patients, relatives and carers to ensure understanding of the aims of the prescribed intervention and a consistent approach to patient care, and offering information on hospice and community services Support the service through non-clinical duties, including organisation and co-ordination of new groups, stocks and working environment Work without direct supervision to implement and support patients in their treatment plans as designed by a Physiotherapist/Occupational Therapist/RN. Report progress, issues and discharge plans to the OT and PT at agreed intervals. Be responsible for maintaining the OT and PT equipment store at the hospice, including basic maintenance, cleaning and stock levels. Collaborate with the multi-disciplinary team to support patients activity, independence and quality of life Work within SPH Mental Capacity Act and Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards Policy, and Safeguarding policy to ensure you safeguard the interests of all patients and their families, escalating concerns when necessary. Understand and follow safeguarding procedures and escalate concerns appropriately. Use digital tools and patient record systems in line with Information Governance and data protection standards. To participate in hospice special interest groups. Communication Maintain a high standard of behaviour and communicate sensitively, supportively and in a timely manner with members of the multidisciplinary team, patients, carers, and relatives. Respect and accommodate patients beliefs and preferences, using alternative communication methods where needed. Complete all documentation accurately, legibly and in accordance with hospice policy and Information Governance standards. Respect patient confidentiality. Being aware of barriers to understanding such cognitive changes through illness. Participate in and/or facilitate multidisciplinary meetings, in person or virtually. Personal & People Development Prepare for and participate in own individual performance review and development process. Keep up to date with all mandatory and statutory training Maintain clinical competencies relevant to role Seek feedback to inform own development needs Work to maintain your own physical and mental health to enable you to be fit and resilient for the role Engage in continuous professional development Identify when support is needed in any areas of own work Reflect on intense/challenging situations with colleagues and/or through with clinical supervision and reflective practice. Health & Safety As appropriate to role, assess and advise service users on safe equipment use (once successfully completed competencies). Follow all hospice policies, procedures and risk assessments to ensure safety. Know emergency procedures and how to act swiftly to get help. Follow the hospice lone worker policy Adhere to, promote and educate others on infection prevention practices. Report any accidents, incidents and near misses via the SPH reporting system and identifies risks in work activities and processes. Supports and challenges others to maintain health, safety and security. Be mentally and emotionally resilient to support to patients and their carers effectively. Service Improvement Contribute to monitoring and improving care standards through audit and research. Implements policies relevant to your work and suggest changes to improve practice, particularly the new lighter touch and social support groups. Identify and suggest improvements to service. Take on new tasks and adapt as agreed, asking for support needed Contributes ideas in team meetings and with line manager Assist in service evaluations, including designing questionnaires and collecting patient feedback. Quality Practise according to agreed standards of care within scope of competence and area of responsibility Prioritises own workload and manage time to ensure priorities are met and quality of care. Equality & Diversity Treat everyone with dignity and respect, actively promoting equality, diversity and inclusion. Works to meet the needs of a diverse patient population. Challenge bias, prejudice, and intolerance, or report to their line manager. Supports individuals in exercising their rights Be aware of how own behaviour impacts others.