Pediatric Therapy Assistant – Community & MDT Role

Mid Cheshire Hospitals; Crewe; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Paediatric Therapy Assistant to join the friendly team delivering community-based therapy services across South Cheshire, including Springfield School.

You will work alongside qualified therapists to complete assessments, implement care plans for children aged 0-19, assist with hydrotherapy sessions, manage equipment and EMIS Web records, and liaise with the MDT in a supportive, learning-focused environment.

Responsibilities

• Working alongside qualified Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists and other therapy assistants to complete assessments and interventions in community locations.
• Completion of care plans with children under direction from clinicians
• Liaison with other members of the MDT
• Management of stock and liaison with appropriate individuals re ordering
• Use of Paediatric equipment e.g standing frames, specialised seating, Orthotics
• Completion of hydrotherapy sessions
• Inputting of clinical data and records into EMIS Web system
• Answering, making and directing calls into the department

Job description

Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Paediatric Therapy Assistant to join the friendly team delivering community-based therapy services across South Cheshire, including Springfield School.

You will work alongside qualified therapists to complete assessments, implement care plans for children aged 0-19, assist with hydrotherapy sessions, manage equipment and EMIS Web records, and liaise with the MDT in a supportive, learning-focused environment.