Clinical Rehabilitation Assistant

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Leatherhead

On-site

GBP 28,000 - 36,000

Full time

11 days ago

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Job summary

Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust is seeking a Community Therapy team member to perform basic and complex patient assessments under supervision, implement therapy programmes, and contribute to MDT decisions. You will monitor progress, support carers, and maintain accurate records within the Community Therapy Service.

Role requires empathy, strong communication, and the ability to prioritise a dynamic caseload in a busy primary care network setting.

Responsibilities

To carry out basic assessments of patients needs as directed by Qualified Clinicians
To carry out mobility and transfer assessments for specific pieces of equipment as requested by therapy or nursing staff and report back to qualified member of the team regarding the need for further input.
To be able to identify more complex issues that need assessment by qualified clinician.
To implement therapy programmes (as prescribed by the OT or PT) both to individuals and provide feedback to therapists.
To carry out programmes devised by therapists using a range of techniques which the post holder has been deemed competent to do.
To review patient progress and provide feedback at all stages of patients progress in caseload discussions.
To work jointly with clinicians in cases which are complex and may require physical moving and handling as part of their rehabilitation.
To be responsible for assessing and managing clinical risk in relation own caseload, seeking guidance where appropriate.
Will not attempt any procedure without appropriate training and being deemed as competent to carry it out
To contribute to the evaluations of therapeutic interventions including planning discharge:
To set/ review SMART goals with patients, adapting them as the patient progresses.
To be able to monitor progress with appropriate outcome measures, adjusting treatment as appropriate.
To prioritise work - load:
To plan day-to-day workload.
To be able to identify factors involved in making decisions with regard to prioritisation.
To be able to prioritise the referrals to rehabilitation assistants on a daily basis.
To provide support to clients, their carers, and other professionals involved in a patients care journey:
To use listening skills and be aware of the issues and of how to respond to questions and anxieties.
This requires empathy, sensitivity and good interpersonal skills, especially when a patient has barriers to understanding.
To liaise with family, carers or other involved with a patients care in order to teach exercise programmes for them to supervise.
To participate in the multi-disciplinary team within the Dorking Primary care Network Service.
7. To adhere to organisational standards for documentation / writing notes:
To maintain timely patient progress notes on EMIS / Systm1
To abide by the record keeping standards of SDHC
To be involved in service projects and developments
To contribute to and support any projects for improving the Community Therapy service.
To keep clinical skills updated by attending study days and training.
To maintain personal and professional development
To take part in CPD Attend in-service training above.
To participate in SDHCs appraisal scheme and formulate a personal development plan.
To participate in Clinical supervision.
To fulfil any specific tasks as requested by the Team Leader or other therapist
To maintain complete confidentiality of all information concerning patients that may be known or acquired in the course of work as per SDHC policy.
To adhere to all policies and procedures of the Community Therapy Service.