Band 4 Therapy Assistant

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Oxford; In loco; GBP 25.000 - 31.000; Tempo pieno

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Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Therapy Service team member to assist with patient-facing duties and administrative tasks while supporting therapists.

You will plan and provide therapeutic activity programmes, record information in electronic notes, and contribute to audits and service development under supervision.

This role requires flexibility, effective communication with patients, carers, and staff, and willingness to develop skills within the therapy service.

Competenze

• Experience in occupational therapy or therapy support is desirable.
• Ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Mansioni

• Plan and provide programmes of therapeutic activity for patients, within the framework laid down by the therapists.
• Implement and evaluate basic therapy interventions for patients in activities relating to their treatment programme.
• To record patient information including in electronic notes.
• To maintain rehab equipment in the department.
• To input patient data onto the IT system.
• To support the ward active recovery support workers and therapy assistants informally.
• To participate in regular meetings with other members of the Therapy team and Multidisciplinary team.
• To be able to maintain records and documentation required by work settings in accordance with local policies and Therapy specifications.

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To work as a member of the Therapy Service team

To assist the therapist with a range of duties including patient-facing and administration.

Plan and provide programmes of therapeutic activity for patients, within the framework laid down by the therapists.

Implement and evaluate basic therapy interventions for patients in activities relating to their treatment programme

To record patient information including in electronic notes.

To maintain rehab equipment in the department.

To input patient data onto the IT system.

To support the ward active recovery support workers and therapy assistants informally., 1. To participate in regular meetings with other members of the Therapy team and Multidisciplinary team

2. To provide and receive routine information to staff, patients, and carers. 3. To communicate factual information to patients. 4. To persuade patients to co-operate in their rehabilitation programme using encouragement, reassurance, tact and sensitivity; overcome barriers to understanding with patients whose understanding is impaired.

5. To be able to maintain records and documentation required by work settings in accordance with local policies and Therapy specifications.

7. On an informal bases, to promote the profile of Therapies in the Trust.

8. To be able to work flexibly under pressure at a fast pace. Service management and development 1. To work with therapists to implement policies within the team and the department.

2. To assist the therapists to actively participate in the fieldwork education of therapy students seconded to the service.

3. To participate actively in sharing and receiving in‑service training and development to ensure continuous professional development, as appropriate to grade and experience.

5. To be aware of and promote cross‑site links.

6. To work with other therapy staff to adhere to policies/protocols for the service, as appropriate.

7. To provide general support for less experienced staff.

8. To follow policies (Trust and Departmental) in own role.

10. Active involvement in audits and quality initiative projects under guidance of therapists.

11. To help collect data for informal and formal clinical research activities, underpinned by appropriate methodology and documentation

12. To be willing to take on extra responsibilities to develop the service e.g. Back Care Facilitator, First Aider, Fire Monitor.

13. To assist therapists with inducting new staff to the department.

14. To assist therapist with training new therapy assistant to the department.

Clinical skills 1. To implement treatment plans established by therapists.

2. To assess and formulate treatment plans for routine patients as guided by therapists.

3. To assist therapist to carry out identified home assessments in accordance with the Occupational Therapy Service guidelines.

4. To assess patients' mobility and issue appropriate equipment under guidance of therapists.

5. To provide advice to patients/carers on safe use and care of prescribed equipment.

6. To assess patients' stamina/understanding during treatment sessions.

7. To update patient's goals appropriately and in a timely manner.

8. To ensure appropriate liaison and follow‑up at community level prior to patient's discharge including family members.

9. Cleaning, storage and maintenance of therapies‑owned equipment and equipment for loaning

10. Assist in the transporting and re‑stocking of therapies equipment stores

11. Arrange for ongoing servicing of chairs as appropriate.

12. To have a holistic understanding of patient and their condition as well as psychosocial dynamics as they impact the patient's function.

13. To plan and provide programmes of therapeutic activity within framework established by therapists.

14. To assess patient's response to activities and decides on appropriate action, e.g. advise therapist, summon assistance, or cease treatment.

Planning and Organisational Skills 1. To manage own day to day work tasks and prioritise with reference to therapist 2. To work with other therapists across the Trust