Therapy Support Worker (RAAR – Speech and Language Therapy)

Dyddiad hysbysebu:	28 Gorffennaf 2025
Cyflog:	£30,546.00 i £32,207.00 bob blwyddyn
Gwybodaeth ychwanegol am y cyflog:	£30546.00 - £32207.00 a year
Oriau:	Llawn Amser
Dyddiad cau:	10 Awst 2025
Lleoliad:	London, SE5 9RS
Cwmni:	NHS Jobs
Math o swydd:	Parhaol
Cyfeirnod swydd:	C9213-25-0783

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Clinical Responsibilities To provide treatment to patients following a pre-prescribed treatment plan utilising a variety of basic therapy techniques such as assisting a patient to carryout activities of daily living, assisting patients to walk with an appropriate aid, completing physical exercise programmes, undertaking specific speech exercises, swallow rehabilitation or communication programmes, providing basic mental health interventions such as relaxation techniques or breathing exercises or carrying out specific cognitive rehabilitation interventions such as orientation programmes To assist the therapist(s) with individual treatments where a second or third person is require to provide safe and effective therapy To assist the therapist(s) with planning, organising and running group treatment programmes To be able to recognise change in the condition of a patient, decide whether to treat or monitor and document the patient response/reaction to any treatment undertake. To escalate concerns to the ward nursing and medical team and treating therapist(s) in a timely fashion To assist with the care of patients including transporting them to a treatment area, preparing drinks, supervising or assisting with eating/drinking, toileting, dressing and undressing as part of their treatment programme, including assisting the ward nursing staff as appropriate To assist with removal and application of functional/supportive aids e.g. prostheses, splints and assist in the manufacture of splints and ensuring comfort of new splints by accurate final finishing. To assist therapists with the production of of bespoke therapy resources such as communication supports, brain injury rehabilitation booklets, orientation resources or timelines, and then provide appropriate practice and repetition of their use with patients To monitor the safety of patients whilst carrying out activities of daily living or other treatment sessions in line with agreed protocol, documenting safety in patients clinical notes and feeding back to the treating therapist(s) To collect data from patients for recognised outcome measures and document for the therapist(s) to interpret To follow a timetable of work as provided by the supervising therapists, keeping to prescribed times and activities, and feeding back in a timely fashion where this has not been possible To maximise patient engagement in rehabilitation through effective communication skills, utilising verbal and non-verbal skills and tailoring communication to the patients/carers level of comprehension or cognition, following advice from the treating therapist(s) Information Management and Communication To provide and receive information from patients, carers and other professionals regarding a patients condition and treatment progress. To take and relay messages accurately on the telephone and face to face with patients, relatives, health care professionals and others To develop skills in participating in meetings and handovers, taking and receiving therapy information. To book transport for access visits and home visits To maintain accurate and timely patient notes and activity records in accordance with departmental policy and to ensure the safekeeping and confidentiality of these records, using Trust systems such as EPIC Governance / Quality Control To be responsible for competent use and maintenance of all equipment used, to report defects in equipment in a timely manner to the senior clinicians on the ward or part of the team as appropriate To understand the function and use of departmental equipment and be able to use safely jointly with therapy staff or independently with own patients. To undertake routine light cleaning/tidying tasks of clinical equipment e.g. wheelchairs, electrical equipment To administer any equipment loan monitoring system and liaise with maintenance engineers where appropriate. To undertake administrative tasks particularly related to maintaining assessment and treatment resources such as printing, copying, collating and laminating To be responsible for stock control within clinical areas ensuring consistent supply and request new orders from the team admin including using catalogues for new equipment. To collect, unpack and store new supplies To administer appropriate systems for the managing the petty cash and stock control in relevant place of work. Administrative Responsibilities To liaise with managers, other administrative and support staff as necessary to ensure the smooth running of the department, both clinically and administratively. Research and Service Development To contribute to team service development initiatives as appropriate To participate in the departments ongoing audit and research programme as required. To assist in gathering patient experience data as directed Performance To participate in regular performance appraisal meetings, contributing to the assessment of own learning needs and take an active approach to personal and professional development General The post holder has a general duty of care for their own health, safety and wellbeing and that of work colleagues, visitors and patients within the hospital, in addition to any specific risk management or clinical governance accountabilities associated with this post. To observe the rules, policies, procedures and standards of King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust together with all relevant statutory and professional obligations. We want to be an organisation where everyone shares a commitment to delivering the very best care and feels like their contribution is valuable and valued. At Kings we are a kind, respectful team: Kind. We show compassion and understanding and bring a positive attitude to our work Respectful. We promote equality, are inclusive and honest, speaking up when needed Team. We support each other, communicate openly, and are reassuringly professional To observe and maintain strict confidentiality of personal information relating to patients and staff. To be responsible, with management support, for their own personal development and to actively contribute to the development of colleagues. This job description is intended as a guide to the general scope of duties and is not intended to be definitive or restrictive. It is expected that some of the duties will change over time and this description will be subject to review in consultation with the post holder. All employees must hold an 'nhs.net' email account which will be the Trust's formal route for email communication. Everyone is responsible for promoting inclusion no matter their role or team. At Kings, we want to create an environment where everyone feels valued, respected and welcomed Safe Guarding The Trust takes the issues of Safeguarding Children, Adults and addressing Domestic Abuse very seriously. All employees have a responsibilityto support the organisation in our duties by; attending mandatory training on safeguarding children and adults familiarising themselves with the Trust's processes for reporting concerns reportingany safeguarding child or adult concerns appropriately Infection Control Statement The post holder has an important responsibility for and contribution to infection control and must be familiar with the infection control and hygiene procedures and requirements when in clinical areas. The post holder has an important responsibility for and contribution to make to infection control and must be familiar with the infection control and hygiene requirements of this role. These requirements are set out in the National Code of Practice on Infection Control and in local policies and procedures which will be made clear during your induction and subsequent refresher training. These standards must be strictly complied with at all times.