Job summary To be an integral member of the Therapy Rehab Service, providing prompt assessment and delivery of therapeutic treatments to patients in liaison with other members of the therapy team.
To take responsibility for designated elements of the patient treatment protocols and delivery of such treatments.
To act as a technical resource to the Therapy department, in relation to the provision of mobility equipment.
To document, evaluate and liaise with qualified Physiotherapists or Occupational Therapists following interventions.
To be responsible for the completion and potential delegation of non-clinical tasks within the Therapy Rehab Service and wider Therapy teams To work as part of the weekend Therapy Service weekend Service.
Main duties of the job To be an integral member of the Therapy Rehab Service, providing prompt assessment and delivery of therapeutic treatments to patients in liaison with other members of the therapy team.
To take responsibility for designated elements of the patient treatment protocols and delivery of such treatments.
To act as a technical resource to the Therapy department, in relation to the provision of mobility equipment.
To document, evaluate and liaise with qualified Physiotherapists or Occupational Therapists following interventions.
To be responsible for the completion and potential delegation of non-clinical tasks within the Therapy Rehab Service and wider Therapy teams.
To work as part of the weekend Therapy Service weekend Service.
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Job description Job responsibilities For a comprehensive list of responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to the Job Description and Person Specification by downloading the JD and PS attachment in the advert.If you are an internal applicant there is the option for secondment, all applicants must have the endorsement/support of their line manager prior to application.If you have a disability that makes submitting this online application difficult and would like assistance, please contact us on quoting the vacancy reference number.
Person Specification EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING Essential Good level of education to GCSE standard (at least 3 subjects) Grade C GCSE or equivalent in English Desirable NVQ level II or III in Health care Manual handling or First Aid qualification EXPERIENCE Essential Able to accept and undertake responsibility for designated tasks Previous work as a Therapy assistant or allied profession Previous work in healthcare environment and experience of patients with physical environment Experience in orthopaedics Desirable Six months experience within a customer care (face to face) environment Experience in neurology and people with cognitive impairments SKILLS, ABILITIES & KNOWLEDGE Essential Clear, concise verbal and written communication to ensure liaison with multidisciplinary team, patients and carers to ensure records and reports are accurate, legal and in legible manner (in English) Demonstrate good organisational skills Demonstrate insight into the importance of maintaining a safe working environment Ability to learn / ability to selfinitiate learning (evidence within the last 2 years) Basic computer skills Able to work within a team setting Able to maintain written communications / records Awareness of health and safety issues and policies Able to undertake manual handling tasks Able to know own limitations and seek advice Able to complete tasks set, follow instructions Flexible and adaptable in approach to work Evidence of self-motivation and initiative Physical ability and endurance to work in the physical environment of the clinical area required by this post Good time management skills