Job Requirements/Description
We are looking for an enthusiastic Therapy Assistant who would like to join our friendly and supportive Acute Stroke Therapy Team at the Royal Albert Edward Infirmary. The role involves working alongside the physiotherapy and occupational therapy team.
Experience of working in a relevant health related area (stroke or neuro) in an acute hospital setting is essential for this post.
The post is for 30 hours per week and would be worked over 7 days Monday to Sunday.
Please note this vacancy may close before the advertised closing date if a sufficient number of suitable applications are received.
The successful candidates will:
Have varied duties (both clinical and non-clinical) and will be involved directly in the immediate assessment, care and treatment of patients. This will be under the supervision of qualified therapists.
Have a caring and considerate manner, which is essential to the post.
Be expected to have a good level of general education, basic computer literacy and knowledge of Therapy interventions.
Have previous experience of working in a Therapy or healthcare rehabilitation environment or relevant area.
Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is proud to provide high-quality acute hospital and community services to the people of the Wigan Borough and surrounding areas. At WWL, our staff are central to everything we do — we believe that happy staff make for happy patients , and this ethos underpins our culture and our success.
We have a strong, recognised track record in staff engagement and in living our values:
People at the Heart
Listen and Involve
Kind and Respectful
ONE Team
We are committed to placing patients at the heart of every decision and delivering safe, effective care that protects dignity and enhances experience. We seek to recruit people who share our values, our passion for high-quality care, and our belief in working together as One Team.
At WWL, we recognise the strength that comes from a rich and diverse workforce. We welcome applications from all sections of society and are dedicated to creating an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive.
Duties and Responsibilities
Key results from the job holder
To contribute to the overall Therapy process by carrying out routine assessments and procedures within agreed competency levels
To carry out information collection from patients/relatives as requested by Therapy staff
To follow treatment plans as prescribed by Therapy staff and identify and select activities that meet treatment goals
To work independently in a clinical setting with an assigned routine caseload, under the direction of a therapist
Instruct patients in the use of equipment and techniques to promote independence
Planning and Organisational Duties
To be responsible for preparation of materials and equipment in order to carry out treatment sessions
To contribute to the day-to-day organisation of activities within the team which contributed to the smooth running of the service
To be responsible for specific routine tasks as delegated
To attend regular meetings e.g. staff meetings, support and development groups.
To exercise good personal time management, punctuality and consistent and reliable attendance
Communications and Key Working Relationships
To work as a member of the Therapy team and communicate relevant information to team members
To be able to communicate effectively in a variety of ways with patients to gain co-operation and understanding of treatment programmes
To maintain good working relationships
To establish therapeutic relationships using negotiating skills in order to complete treatment activities
To report back to Therapy staff on all treatment activities either verbally or in writing as required
To respect the individuality, values, cultural and religious diversity of clients and contribute to the provision of a service sensitive to these needs.
Responsibility for Finance
To identify deficits in resources required to carry out the job and bring to the attention of the Therapist
To be responsible for the monitoring of materials and equipment and maintain stocks.
To maintain timely statistics and other records as requested by the Therapy Service and the Trust.
Responsibility for Human Resources
To maintain portfolio of competencies showing evidence of life long learning
To participate in clinical supervision sessions highlighting development needs
To comply with annual IPR and appraisal system
To contribute to the induction of new staff.
Responsibility for Health & Safety
Compliance with the Health & Safety at Work Act 1974 – the post holder is required to fulfil a proactive role towards the management of risk in all of their actions. This entails the risk assessment of all situations, the taking of appropriate actions and reporting of all incidents, near misses and hazards, and a statutory duty of care for their own personal safety and that of others who may be affected by their acts or omissions.
Responsibility for NHSLA
To support Therapy services, as requested, in quality activities within the team
To comply with professional, organisational and departmental standards, policies and procedures.
To maintain accurate and comprehensive patient treatment records in line with Trust Policies and Therapy Standards of Practice
Responsibility for Teaching
To participate in and contribute to the training and education of students and other staff.