Therapy Assistant

The Methodist Church in Britain; Tees Valley; Hybrid; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional growth opportunities

Job summary

Teesside Hospice in Teesside is seeking a therapy assistant to join the Wellbeing and inpatient unit (IPU) team. The role involves delivering treatment plan activities, supporting patients at the inpatient unit, Wellbeing centre or in their homes, and working under supervision.

You will contribute to care pathways for people with long-term conditions, assess needs, plan visits, document on SystmOne and liaise with the MDT. NVQ 3 or BTEC in care and experience in adult health are required.

Qualifications

• NVQ level 3 in care or BTEC in health and social care.
• GCSE passes in maths and English (A-C).
• Experience in adult health or social care settings.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to care pathways for patients with long-term conditions and palliative rehabilitation needs.
• Carry out clinical duties and procedures within own competencies and scope.
• Apply competency-based treatment techniques under supervision, including exercise programmes.
• Assess patients' needs and adjust care within own skills and competence.
• Order and supply therapeutic equipment and instruct on use.
• Communicate health needs and treatment plans to patients and carers; deliver education programs such as BIC.
• Build therapeutic relationships to motivate patients and boost confidence.
• Plan and prioritise visits; document on SystmOne.
• Collaborate with MDT and liaise with community teams to coordinate care.
• Report changes in patients' condition and share information with the team.
• Follow safeguarding policies; respect dignity and involve patients, carers and family in shared decision making.
• Travel independently across areas covered to deliver care.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

MS Office

Organised

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Care

BTEC Health and Social Care

GCSE Maths & English (A-C)

Tools

SystmOne

Job description

This therapy assistant post sits in the Wellbeing and inpatient unit (IPU) team at Teesside Hospice, on 37.5 hours a week. The work centres on care pathways for people with long-term conditions and palliative rehabilitation needs, delivering treatment plan activities under a qualified practitioner's supervision. Care is given at the inpatient unit, the Wellbeing centre or in patients' own homes, so travel is part of the role. Fit depends on an NVQ level 3 or BTEC in care or health and social care, and experience in adult health or social care.

What the job involves

• Contribute to care pathways for patients with long-term conditions and palliative rehabilitation needs
• Carry out clinical duties and procedures set out in treatment plans, within own competencies and scope of role
• Apply competency-based treatment techniques under supervision, including exercise programmes
• Assess patients' needs and make reasonable adjustments within own skills and competence
• Order and supply therapeutic equipment and aids, and instruct and evaluate their use
• Communicate health needs and treatment plans to patients and carers, and deliver education programmes such as BIC (Be In Charge, breathlessness and anxiety)
• Build therapeutic relationships that motivate patients and build their confidence
• Plan and prioritise own visits, documenting them on SystmOne
• Work with the wider MDT and liaise with community teams to co-ordinate care
• Report changes in patients' condition or circumstances and pass information to relevant team members
• Protect people at risk by following safeguarding policies and procedures
• Respect dignity, obtain consent and involve patients, carers and family in shared decision making

What’s required

Qualifications

• GCSE pass (A-C) in maths and English
• NVQ level 3 in care, BTEC Health and Social Care or equivalent

Experience

• Experience of working in an adult health or social care setting
• Experience of signposting services for individuals
• Strong interpersonal skills and relationship management

Skills & knowledge

• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Excellent IT skills, specifically Microsoft Word and Excel
• Ability to stay calm and work under pressure
• Highly organised, able to manage and plan workload and prioritise effectively
• Team working
• Attention to detail

Other

• Leading others
• Ability to travel independently across areas covered
• Planning and control
• Communication and influencing

Nice to have

• Experience of working with SystmOne
• Able to facilitate groups
• Additional training in palliative care
• Additional training in communication skills
• Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary team
• Previous experience working as a therapy assistant
• Previous experience working in palliative care, neurology or respiratory specialities

What’s offered

• Opportunities for professional growth and development