Therapy assistants

Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

A major UK healthcare provider is seeking Therapy Assistants to support patients in their rehabilitation and recovery across various specializations. The role demands flexibility in shift patterns and a commitment to compassionate patient care. Ideal candidates should possess strong communication skills and relevant experience in public service. This position offers the potential for diverse clinical exposure across multiple hospital sites.

Qualifications

• Reliable and willing to work flexibly.
• Ability to meet physical requirements of the job role.
• Experience of dealing with the public in service delivery.

Responsibilities

• Assist in carrying out care and exercise programmes with patients.
• Liaise regularly with the qualified Therapist regarding treatment progression.
• Prepare and maintain equipment and therapy treatment areas.

Skills

Reliability

Flexibility

Communication Skills

Organizational Abilities

Teamwork

Education

NVQ Level 3 or equivalent

Job description

Therapy assistants work alongside clinicians assisting patients in their rehabilitation and recovery across many areas. Assistants also provide treatment independently under guidance from qualified staff. Posts available in the following clinical areas: - Acute medicine. All posts are subject to 7 day shift working pattern and staff are required to work flexibly.

Training will be provided in order to gain the required skills and competencies, including some housekeeping and equipment maintenance duties. Some awareness or experience of working with Therapists would be beneficial and previous customer care or health care experience is essential. These posts are based at Aintree University Hospital but if you are successful, there may be opportunity to work at our other sites of Royal Liverpool Hospital or Broadgreen Hospital across a wide range of specialist areas.

Under the instruction of the qualified Therapist, assist in carrying out care and exercise programmes with patients in a manner that respects people's abilities, privacy, dignity and individuality. Treat patient individually or in a group in a variety of settings with supervision from the qualified Therapist. To liaise regularly with the qualified Therapist regarding treatment progression and ongoing care.

Reporting to Therapist any lack of progression or negative changes in patients' ability to undertake treatment session. To work as a member of the therapy team and multidisciplinary team, sharing information with team members. Assist on home visits under the direction of a qualified Therapist or technical instructor and arrange transport and complete relevant documentation.

Issue, fit and retrieve Therapy equipment under the supervision of a qualified Therapist in ward or home setting keeping accurate records of this activity. Ensure equipment within department is clean and fit for its purpose. Assist patients to access and use toilet facilities. Transfer patients safely between ward, clinics and treatment areas as requested.

To receive and prepare patients for therapy treatments. To prepare and maintain equipment and Therapy treatment areas including household duties. To ensure effective internal and external two-way communication with patients, carers and all other health and social care professionals regarding aspects of patient care, providing and receiving complex information which requires empathy and reassurance, communicating where there may be barriers to understanding.

Requirements

• Reliable
• Willingness to work flexibly
• Ability to meet physical requirements of the job role
• Capable of working on own initiative
• Able to communicate written information clearly
• Basic IT skills
• Able to work as a team member
• Excellent communication skills
• Evidence of organisational abilities
• Understanding of Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy
• Able to demonstrate awareness of current NHS issues
• Experience of dealing with the public in service delivery
• Experience of working in the public sector
• NVQ Level 3 or equivalent

Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust comprises Aintree University Hospital, Broadgreen Hospital & Royal Liverpool University Hospital. The Trust is committed to promoting equality and diversity; we value the contribution of individual talent, skills, knowledge and experience and aim for a workforce demography representative of the local community.

We encourage applicants from the following groups that are currently under-represented in our workforce: black, Asian and minority ethnic, lesbian, gay, bisexual and Transgender (LGBTQ+), disabled, male and age 16-24. The Trust is committed to promoting a healthy work-life balance and achieve fair, equitable and consistent practice. We welcome flexible working requests and will consider a variety of flexible working arrangements from day one of your employment.