About this role
Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and experienced Therapy Assistant to join the Orthopaedic Supportive Discharge Team.
The team treat a wide variety of orthopaedic trauma conditions and the aim of OSD is to provide a greater proportion of patients rehabilitation in their home rather than in hospital.
You'll manage a caseload with guidance and support and carry out non-clinical duties too, like equipment ordering, completing referrals and data entry.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be expected to:
Assist the therapists and nurses in the Orthopaedic Supported Discharge team offering a range of interventions and treatments in the patient's home, under the guidance of qualified staff to facilitate patients reaching their optimal level of independence and social integration in the community.
Maintain effective communication links with patients, carers and all relevant professionals as appropriate
Continue professional and personal development including participation in training programmes
Undertake non-clinical duties related to the treatment and management of patients, i.e. ordering of equipment, recording contacts/stats
To take part in weekend working on a rota basis.
About us
Ashford and St. Peters Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is the largest provider of acute hospital services to Surrey residents, serving a population of 410,00 people and employing approximately 4,800 staff.
Our vision is to provide an outstanding experience and best outcomes for patients and the team. We are committed to providing continuous professional development and flexibility to deliver our workforce plan.
We work in partnership with Royal Surrey Hospital NHS Foundation Trust through a collaborative Group Model, supporting joined-up services, workforce flexibility and development opportunities.
St Peter's Hospital delivers complex medical and surgical care, maternity and emergency services. Day and orthopaedic surgery, ophthalmology and outpatient services are delivered at Ashford Hospital. Additional services are delivered at Woking Community Hospital.
Our Values provide us with the behaviours we respect and can commit to. By living our values through our everyday interactions, we can build a stronger, more resilient, and forward- thinking organisation, guiding us to achieve success and make a positive impact on how we deliver our services.
We can offer you the full range of NHS benefits and discounts.
For more information about careers at ASPH please visit:www.asph-careers.org
Job description Job responsibilities
Clinical or technical
To provide therapeutic, intervention for individual patients to maintain or improve function in personal, work, leisure, social and domestic activities.
To advise on the use and provision mobility and other equipment
To plan treatment programmes, adapting and progressing the rehabilitationof patients within the guidelines set by the assessing physiotherapists and occupational therapists.
To work with patients individually in their own homes as directed by qualified physiotherapy and occupational therapy staff.
To work in conjunction with patients and carers on specific issues, as directed by the Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy staff, and to deal with their concerns as they arise.
To be aware of problems that could affect the patients progress and report back any changes to the physiotherapist, occupational therapist or nurse
Leadership or managerial
Manage and prioritise own patient caseload as delegated by the Therapy team
To ensure supplies of equipment are maintained for the Orthopaedic Supported Discharge team and prepare orders when appropriate logging equipment in the OT store.
To participate in the appraisal system as an appraise.
Service improvement
Participate in quality/ development projects as directed by the MDT
Contribute to the evaluation of the service and make improvements and alterations with support from MDT clinicians
Keep accurate statistical records in line with departmental procedures
Communications and Engagement
To develop rapport with patients, encourage their interest and participation, in a manner, which promotes dignity, self-esteem and choice. This requires empathy, sensitivity and good interpersonal skills.
To use effective communication tools, verbal and non-verbal to communicate treatment programmes to patients who may have barriers to understanding or communicating e.g. blind, deaf, dysphasic or who do not have English as a first language.
To attend appropriate team meetings and liaise with other agencies and members of the multidisciplinary team, participating in the clinical decision making process to ensure planned, coordinated and effective delivery of care.
To report back directly to the Orthopaedic Supported Discharge Team staff, particularly any changes in functional abilities, relevant information gained or patients comments linked to treatment.
To maintain accurate and legible records of all interventions and management, using agreed format, in accordance with standards set by the Orthopaedic Supported Discharge Team.
To participate in relevant meetings i.e staff meetings
To promote an understanding of effective rehabilitation via multidisciplinary work, discussion, information giving.
Person Specification
Experience Essential
Experience of working as part of a team Healthcare experience such as paid employment, work experience, volunteering or placement
Desirable
Direct patient care with evidence of working alongside therapists/ others
Knowledge Essential
Effective communication skills - verbal, written and computer literate Ability to reflect and identify own learning needs An understanding of the assistant role in the relevant field
Desirable
Area specific knowledge e.g. Orthopaedics
Education Essential
English and Maths GCSE or functional skills level 2 Level 3 qualifications equivalent to A Levels or B Tec, OR Level 3 apprenticeship
Skills Essential
Ability to respond to changes in a working day Ability to manage own workload Ability to provide customer-focused service
Desirable
Ability to motivate and encourage individuals Ability to interact effectively with patients and their families
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.
Employer details Employer name Ashford & St. Peter's Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address St Peter's Hospital
Chertsey
KT16 0PZ
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.ashfordstpeters.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)