Therapy Assistant
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 06 Awst 2025 |
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| Cyflog: | £24,937.00 i £26,598.00 bob blwyddyn |
| Gwybodaeth ychwanegol am y cyflog: | £24937.00 - £26598.00 a year |
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 20 Awst 2025 |
| Lleoliad: | Ormskirk, Lancashire, L39 2AZ |
| Cwmni: | NHS Jobs |
| Math o swydd: | Cytundeb |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | C9409-25-0662 |
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To accurately assess range of movement, muscle power, sensation, sitting and standing balance and transfer abilities. To safely assess a patients ability on the stairs and correct technique as appropriate. To assess and progress patients mobility which may include issuing, training and the progression in using walking aids. To deliver specified treatments with empathy under the management of a therapist. Using own knowledge and reasoning to analyse the patients condition and needs and modify treatment accordingly. To monitor the effectiveness of the treatment plan and use clinical knowledge to progress the treatment programme within defined protocols while keeping the supervising physiotherapist informed of the patients progress. To identify the need for on-going rehab / support and liaise with the team to recommend appropriate ongoing management/ continuing rehabilitation. To maintain using accepted protocols accurate and contemporaneous treatment records including valid consent appropriate to the intervention. To ensure that patient confidentiality is maintained at all times. To be aware of own limitation of knowledge in relationship to physiotherapy and to refer back to the supervising physiotherapist when appropriate. To work contracted hours within specific speciality. To participate in the weekend service/ 7 day service as service requires. Communications: To communicate effectively with patients, to maximise rehabilitation potential through verbal and nonverbal methods. This may require explanation, instruction, motivation, negotiation and reassurance face to face and virtually. To manage barriers to effective communication e.g. hearing loss altered perception, confusion, anxiety etc. To use written information/ diagrams/ models, to reinforce the understanding of the patients condition, and their involvement in the treatment process. To liaise with the designated Physiotherapist regarding the workload of the area. To liaise with Physiotherapy staff regarding all individual patients. To liaise with other health care professionals regarding patient care. To liaise with other physiotherapists and health care professionals regarding the ongoing care and rehabilitation of the individual patient. To liaise and where appropriate advice patients, carers and relatives regarding patient care. To liaise with members of the team and attend meetings as appropriate. To liaise with Community Equipment Stores and / or the Equipment Stores Person on behalf of individual patients and the service to ensure that appropriate equipment is available when needed. Education and Training: To be appraised by the therapist or more senior therapy assistant, agree personal objectives and personal development plan. To complete all required mandatory and compulsory training and maintaining 100% compliance as per trust requirements. To be responsible, with guidance, for maintaining own competencies through a range of relevant CPD activities and maintenance of an appropriate portfolio. To attend relevant-service training programme. To participate in training by the occasional delivery of presentations to fellow assistants. Organisation and Management: To prioritise and manage own patient workload, whilst keeping the supervising physiotherapist aware of any changes in workload. To be kept informed of and comply with Professional, Trust and Departmental policies. To propose ideas for developing the service. To maintain a safe environment at all times for patients, visitors and staff. To ensure safe use of all mechanical and electrical equipment or orthoses and appliances used in the care of patients. To act immediately to rectify any unsafe practices or environments witnessed and report adverse incidents or near misses according to Trust policy. To provide statistical information regarding own workload as required for managerial purposes To provide administrative support to the team e.g. appointment booking, stock control, monitoring the loan of equipment and data collection. To be responsible for maintaining a tidy working environment and ensuring that there is a satisfactory level of cleanliness in the designated area. To ensure appropriate quantities of mobility aids and PPE are maintained within the department. Professional: To maintain own Continuing Professional Development in line with Clinical Governance. To work within the Assistant Rules of Professional Conduct of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy. To share responsibility for maintaining own competence through reflective practice. To be legally accountable for all aspects of own work. To assist occasionally with research, audit and service development projects as required Please ensure you have read through the attached Job Description and Person Specification before submitting your application.