Therapy Assistant Practitioner - Chase Heys Intermediate Care

NHS Jobs; Town of Southport (NY); Presencial; USD 35 000 - 48 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Therapy Assistant Practitioner for Chase Heys Intermediate Care to support therapists by carrying out patient assessments, delivering plan-based interventions and helping to optimise community care.

You will liaise with the multidisciplinary team, manage a caseload, and participate in 7-day service patterns while ensuring equipment is issued safely and training is provided to patients.

Qualificações

• Clear understanding of therapy principles and patient-centred care.
• Ability to work within multi-disciplinary teams.
• Good documentation and data handling skills.

Responsabilidades

• Establish a therapeutic relationship with patients and assess under Therapists' direction.
• Report back to supervising staff on patient needs and adapt treatment as required.
• Liaise with the MDT and external agencies to manage patient care.

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Therapy Assistant Practitioner - Chase Heys Intermediate Care

KEY DUTIES To establish a therapeutic relationship with patients and under the direction of the Therapists, carry out assessments and modify the treatment where necessary. To report back to supervising staff regarding the individual needs/abilities of patients and carers suggesting modifications, as appropriate and adapt treatment as necessary. To liaise with members of the Multi-Disciplinary Team and external agencies to ensure the effective management of patients care, communicating patient information in relation to their care as required. To accept responsibility and manage a delegated caseload which will include clinical and admin responsibilities, ensuring patients are seen in a timely manner. When instructed by HCPC registered therapists undertake environmental or follow-up visits within the community for the provision and fitting of adaptive equipment. To assist senior members of the team with home visits within the community. Safely assess, maintain and issue equipment to the patient as appropriate ensuring they are trained and competent in its use. Able to interpret and contribute to individualised treatment plans and escalate any issues to the qualified therapist as indicated. To communicate condition related information to patients and carers about their treatment and care plan in a sensitive manner. To maintain appropriate documentation in line with Department and Trust policies. The post holder will work within and suggest changes to departmental policies and procedures. Ensure the safe use of appropriate medical devices required to carry out treatment in line with departmental procedures. To participate in shift patterns to support the delivery of 7 day service as required. ADMINISTRATIVE RESPONSIBILITIES To process referrals for equipment and co-ordinate the operation of the onsite Satellite Store for equipment as directed by the service needs, including stock maintenance and collection/cleaning of equipment. To develop and maintain accessible patient information, equipment and resources to complement Rehabilitation. To be responsible for the timely and accurate collection of such statistics / records as are required nationally and departmentally and to ensure that confidentiality is maintained. To undertake general administration duties such as photocopying, filing, faxing and achieving. TRAINING & DEVELOPMENT To develop knowledge and skills in specific therapy fields practice through a competency based programme led by the team leader. To contribute to the Induction, development and training of therapy assistants students and other colleagues as appropriate and as advised by the clinical supervisor. To participate in service training, keeping up to date with relevant practice and maintaining CPD portfolio. To identify own personal development needs with supervisor through supervision and Personal Development Plans. To actively contribute to Trust/Departmental activities in relation to Clinical Governance and audit in service area as requested by clinical supervisor

Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust