About this role
Job summary
We are looking for a Therapy Support Worker to assist the team in providing high quality therapy management for patients receiving physiotherapy and occupational therapy to maximise independence and assist with safe discharge planning.
The post holder will be responsible for and manage a delegated clinical caseload. A registered therapist will provide support and supervision. The post holder will work with autonomy and make decisions within a protocol.
Main duties of the job
To lead protocol driven exercises/treatments for individual clients once assessed and designed by qualified therapist and progress within protocol. To assist the therapists in the planning of activities or programmes. To support, participate in, run and provide feedback on group treatment sessions. Ability to work with minimal or no immediate supervision of a qualified therapist. To use own clinical judgement and knowledge in regards to progressing and/or making minor modifications to treatment programmes within agreed clinical protocols and parameters. To report any untoward changes in the patient's health status immediately to the relevant qualified health professional. To manage clinical risk within a caseload at all times including observing patients in all situations applicable to therapy, ensuring safety and security at all times. To be able to safely use a range of equipment e.g. hoist, standing frame and mobility aids. To carry out demonstrations and practice techniques with patients and carers to ensure safe and effective use of equipment and mobility aids. To liaise with patients and carers who are often distressed, to obtain specific information under the direct or indirect supervision of their Therapist. To be involved in and be able to support and provide empathy in discussions around end of life and emotionally distressing issues with patients and their carers.
About us
At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care.
Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You'll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career.Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to Work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.
We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly, part time or job share. Please talk to us at interview.
Environmental sustainabilityClimate change and poor air quality is a health emergency that harms people's health and wellbeing and widens health inequalities. The Trust is also committed to reducing its impact on the environment by reducing our greenhouse gas emissions to Net Zero by 2045. All our employees have a role to play, and we have an active green network that supports staff to act in ways that ensures that our services are efficient, sustainable and reduce our impact on the environment www.imperial.nhs.uk/about-us/our-strategy/green-plan.
Job description Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required.
For both overviews, please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.
Person Specification
Education/ Qualifications Essential
General Education to A level or equivalent and/or NVQ level 3 Promoting Independence/Care/AHP support worker or equivalent Health Apprenticeship qualification/Vocational training qualification.
Desirable
Evidence of further education/study in health or social sciences / related subject Care certificate
Experience Essential
Previous significant experience as a therapy assistant or equivalent in a health care setting. Previous experience of effective multi-disciplinary team working. Experience of administrative work e.g. data collection and management
Desirable
Previous work in an acute hospital environment Knowledge of a variety of therapy approaches in different professions. Experience of working in the National Health Service. Experience working with adults with acquired cognitive/ communication difficulties and/or challenging behaviour
Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Employer details Employer name Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust
Address Hammersmith Hospital
London
W12 0HS
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.imperial.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)