Band 3 Therapy Assistant

Job overview

THERAPY ASSISTANT - Band 3 - 22.5hrs

An amazing opportunity has arisen for you to join our innovative, supportive and friendly therapy team at Leighton Hospital.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated band 3 therapy assistant to work with the inpatient Service supporting qualified physiotherapists and occupational therapists.  You will work with a supportive team and be a valued member of the wider MDT. We will offer support, training and development opportunities.

Main duties of the job

The role of the Therapy Assistant is to support the qualified Therapists with the implementation of rehabilitation treatment plans and interventions for patients.

The role will include gathering information from patients or families, following treatment plans, under supervision, providing education and practice in activities of daily living and mobility. The role will require you to assist with moving and handling of patients using appropriate equipment.

Administrative duties will include photocopying and filing, filling feedback forms , maintaining admission information and completing computer based statistics. There will be a requirement to write in medical notes.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

• To carry out specified interventions and programmes under the direct supervision of a qualified clinician.
• To report progress of patients during the implementation of planned interventions and programmes.
• To work with an individual or group in a variety of settings appropriate to the patients need.
• To respect the individuality, values, cultural and religious diversity of patients, contributing to the provision of a service sensitive to these needs.
• To ensure patient safety and dignity at all times, using relevant methods to manage patients with challenging behaviours.
• To utilise effective communication skills to ensure clinical advice and treatment programmes are delivered sensitively.
• To liaise with members of the multidisciplinary team following discussion with a qualified clinician.
• To ensure accurate, up-to-date clinical records are kept, ensuring their security and confidentiality at all times.
• To record and submit clinical activity data as required by the Trust in an accurate and timely manner.
• To be responsible for safe and competent use of equipment including the provision of support, education and training to other staff, patients and carers as required.
• To be responsible for the maintenance, cleaning, monitoring and loan of equipment, maintaining its security at all times and keeping accurate records as required.
• To be responsible for ordering and stock control of materials and equipment as required.
• To support administrative and housekeeping duties as required.