Therapy Support Worker

Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust

Job Location:

Portsmouth - UK

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 10 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

NHS Salary Band: Band 3

Salary: 24937 - 26598 per annum

Hours per week: Full time (37.5)

Contract Type: Permanent

A fantastic opportunity has arisen within our large friendly and hard working team of therapists; we are seeking a like-minded enthusiastic well-motivated individual to join the Therapy team at Queen Alexandra Hospital Portsmouth across a variety of departments.

Job Purpose:

To undertake specific skilled support work to aid the assessment and rehabilitation of patients.
To accept patients referred by a Physiotherapist and Occupational therapist and carry as own patient caseload. Treat patients according to set treatment protocols monitoring patient progression making minor alterations to patient treatment programmes as required.
Work unsupervised reporting back patient progress and informing physiotherapist of any problems.
Be responsible for non-professional duties in the provision of therapy services within the Therapy clinical team.
Monitor and order stock mobility aids supplies for department or team.

Key Tasks and Responsibilities:

To provide therapy intervention as part of a specific patient treatment plan agreed and documented following an assessment by a registered therapist. Working without direct supervision of a physiotherapist/occupational therapist
To assist the therapist in the provision of treatment programmes to patients within a designated clinical area. Receives instruction on a daily basis but can work independently. E.g. patients home clinics/outpatients or on the ward
Instruct patients and carers providing direction and guidance on a range of physical therapy and mobility activities as part of own clinical work or as directed by the therapist.
Use skills of tact diplomacy and gentle persuasion to enhance patients compliance in treatment programmes. This may involve treating patients with speech impediments deafness and other disabilities or where English is not the first language.
Manage own workload programme.
Make accurate records of work undertaken to comply with Trust and Service requirements for documentation and activity monitoring. Compile any statistical data concerning patients on a data base if required.
To assist in simple administrative procedures as required by the therapists as part of every day activities.
Have the ability to handle patients with mobility problems in an enabling way. This may include the use of hoists wheelchairs walking aids etc.
To prepare and maintain apparatus and equipment identifying defects hazards and equipment failure and notifying relevant manager.
To maintain the safety of designated clinical environment according to local policy. COSHH and Health and Safety regulations.
To watch for patient emergencies and know how to summon help.
Issue equipment as directed by the professional staff including splints walking aids etc. Demonstrate the use of the equipment given.
Contribute to development of patient care by attending relevant team departmental or other appropriate meetings and comment on recommended changes to clinical care or service provision.

For additional information please see attached Job description

Qualifications :

Qualifications

Essential

School education to GCSE level or equivalent to demonstrate literacy numerical and communication skills.
NVQ III in Diagnostic and Therapeutic Support or equivalent

Experience

Essential

Previous healthcare experience particularly within therapy either physiotherapy or occupational therapy.

Additional Information :

The health and wellbeing of our staff is at the forefront of everything we do. We are proud to be able to offer our staff some fantastic benefits including our on-site Nursery access to our free Beach Hut for those long summer days our on-site Wellness Centre including a gym and a swimming pool access to our fantastic staff networks including LGBTQ Race Equality and DisAbility and awards ceremonies to recognise your achievements. We believe we can offer support to all of our staff when they need it the most.

We welcome the unique contributions that you can bring in terms of your education opinions culture ethnicity race sex gender identity and expression nation of origin age languages spoken veterans status colour religion disability sexual orientation and beliefs.

Remote Work :

Employment Type :

Full-time

NHS Salary Band: Band 3Salary: 24937 - 26598 per annumHours per week: Full time (37.5)Contract Type: Permanent A fantastic opportunity has arisen within our large friendly and hard working team of therapists; we are seeking a like-minded enthusiastic well-motivated individual to join the Therapy tea...

NHS Salary Band: Band 3

Salary: 24937 - 26598 per annum

Hours per week: Full time (37.5)

Contract Type: Permanent

Job Purpose:

To undertake specific skilled support work to aid the assessment and rehabilitation of patients.
To accept patients referred by a Physiotherapist and Occupational therapist and carry as own patient caseload. Treat patients according to set treatment protocols monitoring patient progression making minor alterations to patient treatment programmes as required.
Work unsupervised reporting back patient progress and informing physiotherapist of any problems.
Be responsible for non-professional duties in the provision of therapy services within the Therapy clinical team.
Monitor and order stock mobility aids supplies for department or team.

Key Tasks and Responsibilities:

To provide therapy intervention as part of a specific patient treatment plan agreed and documented following an assessment by a registered therapist. Working without direct supervision of a physiotherapist/occupational therapist
To assist the therapist in the provision of treatment programmes to patients within a designated clinical area. Receives instruction on a daily basis but can work independently. E.g. patients home clinics/outpatients or on the ward
Instruct patients and carers providing direction and guidance on a range of physical therapy and mobility activities as part of own clinical work or as directed by the therapist.
Use skills of tact diplomacy and gentle persuasion to enhance patients compliance in treatment programmes. This may involve treating patients with speech impediments deafness and other disabilities or where English is not the first language.
Manage own workload programme.
Make accurate records of work undertaken to comply with Trust and Service requirements for documentation and activity monitoring. Compile any statistical data concerning patients on a data base if required.
To assist in simple administrative procedures as required by the therapists as part of every day activities.
Have the ability to handle patients with mobility problems in an enabling way. This may include the use of hoists wheelchairs walking aids etc.
To prepare and maintain apparatus and equipment identifying defects hazards and equipment failure and notifying relevant manager.
To maintain the safety of designated clinical environment according to local policy. COSHH and Health and Safety regulations.
To watch for patient emergencies and know how to summon help.
Issue equipment as directed by the professional staff including splints walking aids etc. Demonstrate the use of the equipment given.
Contribute to development of patient care by attending relevant team departmental or other appropriate meetings and comment on recommended changes to clinical care or service provision.

For additional information please see attached Job description

Qualifications :

Qualifications

Essential

School education to GCSE level or equivalent to demonstrate literacy numerical and communication skills.
NVQ III in Diagnostic and Therapeutic Support or equivalent

Experience

Essential

Previous healthcare experience particularly within therapy either physiotherapy or occupational therapy.

Additional Information :

Remote Work :

Employment Type :

Full-time

Key Skills

Nursing Home Experience
Developmental Disabilities Experience
Direct Support
Computer Operation
Caregiving
Case Management
Special Needs
Training & Development
Child Protective Services
Experience with Children
Word Processing
Addiction Counseling

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Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust

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