Therapy Assistant

NHS Jobs; St. Neots; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

The NHS Jobs post holder will be responsible for implementing a wide array of therapy interventions under the guidance and direction of the relevant therapists, working closely with rehab coaches and support workers to implement therapy plans and residents' goals. Regular in-service training and guidance to residents, families and the team will be provided as directed by the therapy team.

Responsibilities include patient safety, delivering cross-disciplinary interventions (physio, OT, S&L

Responsibilities

• To ensure the safety and wellbeing of residents.
• To carry out therapeutic interventions as directed by the therapy team across all disciplines: Physio, OT, speech and language therapy etc.
• To provide feedback to therapy team on these interventions.
• Contribute to resident goal setting/planning.
• Support therapy team with referrals and liaison with onward services e.g. social care, community therapy, equipment services, wheelchair services etc.
• To keep accurate and clear documentation.
• Participate in audits.
• Take an active role in personal and professional development.

Job description

Purpose of role: The post holder will be responsible for implementing a wide array of therapy interventions under the guidance and direction of the relevant therapists. The post holder will be expected to work closely with the rehab coaches and support workers to implement therapy plans and work jointly on residents goals and objectives. The post holder will be expected to take part in regular in service training and provide advice and training to other team members and residents and family as directed by the therapy team.

Specific Responsibilities

• To ensure the safety and wellbeing of residents.
• To carry out therapeutic interventions as directed by the therapy team across all disciplines: Physio, OT, speech and language therapy etc.
• To provide feedback to therapy team on these interventions.
• Contribute to resident goal setting/planning.
• Support therapy team with referrals and liaison with onward services e.g. social care, community therapy, equipment services, wheelchair services etc.
• To keep accurate and clear documentation.
• Participate in audits.
• Take an active role in personal and professional development.

General Responsibilities

• To keep accurate and clear documentation in line with sector specific and legal requirements.
• To participate in audits as required.
• To keep abreast of new developments in the profession, and to bring innovation and creative input to the role, for consideration and discussion with line manager.
• To attend all mandatory and developmental training courses relevant to the post and as agreed with the line manager.
• To work in accordance with all relevant legislation e.g. CQC standards, Mental Capacity Act, Deprivation of Liberty, Health & Safety at Work etc, and in line with The Marbrook Centres policies and procedures at all times, contributing (if and when appropriate) to the revision of these documents.
• To take an active role in own personal and professional development.
• To act in line with Health and Safety at Work legislation and requirements and in line with The Marbrook Centres approach to Health and Safety at all times.
• To act in line with the Care Standards Act 2000 and Safeguarding of Vulnerable Adults at all times.
• To adhere to all aspects of security and ensure the safety and wellbeing of residents, staff and visitors at all times.
• At all times to: ensure high levels of confidentiality when dealing with sensitive material and information, to respect the dignity and confidentiality of our service users, and to adhere to GDPR.
• To undertake any other duties from time to time, in order to maintain and enhance the service provision and as this role develops

Equality & Diversity

It is the individual and collective responsibility of every member of staff to ensure adherence to The Marbrook Centres equal opportunities, equality and diversity policies. Racial, sexual or any other harassment or bullying will not be tolerated.