About this role
Job summary
We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated band 3 therapy assistant to support qualified physiotherapists and occupational therapists on the acute wards - including surgical and medical wards and potentially critical care.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.
There will be a requirement to input information into patient records via the Trust's digital notes system.
About us
Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides comprehensive hospital and community services for East Cheshire (population 399K) and West Cheshire and Chester (population 357K). Our services include planned and unplanned/emergency care, cardiac and critical care, child health, maternity, and intermediate care across Leighton Hospital in Crewe, Victoria Infirmary in Northwich, and Elmhurst Intermediate Care Centre in Winsford.Through our community arm, Central Cheshire Integrated Care Partnership, we deliver extensive services in 26 medical centres and schools in collaboration with Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS FT and the South Cheshire and Vale Royal GP Alliance. With 500 beds and around 5,500 staff, we are one of the area's largest employers.
Since the formation of Integrated Care Systems in July 2022, the Trust has become a key partner in Cheshire East & Cheshire West and Chester and in two provider collaboratives, aligning our strategic goals with the Cheshire & Merseyside Integrated Care System.As part of the national New Hospital Programme, we're reimagining Leighton Hospital to create a new health and care neighbourhood, transforming healthcare delivery for a Healthier Future. Learn more on our Healthier Futures website.
At Mid Cheshire, our mission is to inspire hope and provide unparalleled care for the people and communities of Cheshire, helping them to enjoy life to the fullest.
Job description Job 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.
Person Specification
Experience Essential
Experience of working with people
Desirable
Worked with patients in a hospital setting
Knowledge Essential
Understands the roles of PT and OT
Desirable
Knowledge of conditions treated by Therapists in a hospital setting Awareness of NEWS and its relevance
Skills Essential
Car driver with full UK driving licence Evidence of strengths within a team Proven communication skills
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.
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Employer details Employer name Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address Leighton Hospital
Middlewich Road
Crewe
CW1 4QJ
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.mcht.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)