B3 Therapy Assistant (Medical Rehabilitation Team) Clinical Adminstration Communication Working[...]

Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust; City Of London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in London is seeking a team member to assist with physiotherapy and occupational therapy for in-patients. This role involves supporting therapists, performing administrative duties, and interacting with patients and their families. Applicants are encouraged from diverse backgrounds, and flexible working arrangements will be considered.

Responsibilities

• Assist with physiotherapy and occupational therapy to acute in-patients.
• Carry out procedures delegated by therapists with competency.
• Guide patients and carers on rehabilitation activities.

Job description

To assist with the provision of physiotherapy and occupational therapy to acute In-Patients.

To assist with administrative tasks in the team and maintain therapy equipment.

Key Responsibilities:

• To work flexibly as part of the therapy team and between teams and cross-site as required.
• To carry out appropriate procedures and related tasks that have been selected and delegated by the therapist with the appropriate level of competency.
• To provide patients and carers with direction and guidance on a range of rehabilitation activities as directed by the physiotherapist or occupational therapist.
• To carry out access or joint home visits with patients, supervising and assisting patients with treatment programmes as directed by the therapists.
• To support therapists in specific treatment programmes which may involve regular manual handling of patients who may have considerable physical disability.

Administration:

• To participate in the smooth running of work areas by undertaking administrative tasks e.g. making appointments, telephone calls and other clerical activities.
• To keep regular and up to date records written or electronically data and assist the therapists as necessary with departmental statistics.
• Maintain appropriate levels of stock within the therapy team.

Communication:

• To liaise with the occupational therapist /physiotherapist regarding patient care and report to the supervising therapist any change in the patient's condition.
• To communicate with other members of the multidisciplinary team, carers, external agencies and those related to the patients care.
• To use effective communication with patients or relatives who have barriers of understanding or communicating.

We welcome applications for flexible working arrangements, accommodating requests where possible to support our staff and patient needs. The Trust is committed to equality and welcomes applications from all, regardless of background. Adjustments can be made for disabled candidates.

Equality and Diversity Statement: Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of England's top-performing and safest trusts. We operate two main acute hospital sites-Chelsea and Westminster Hospital and West Middlesex University Hospital-along with award-winning clinics across North West London.