Therapy Assistant - Community Rehabilitation

This role will entail either working alongside a Therapist to support an individuals treatment session, following a treatment plan set by a therapist, interviewing and undertaking some initial work with the patient independently or assisting the patient at home providing equipment and following treatment plans in the patients' home.

• Undertake specific delegated assessment tasks as requested Occupational Therapists and Physiotherapists.
• Contribute to the setting of appropriate treatment goals in liaison with the therapist and the patient.
• Deliver part or all of a treatment plan as prescribed by a qualified Occupational Therapist or Physiotherapist.
• Give both verbal and written feedback about the progress of a patient's treatment programme to the therapist in charge of the case.
• Contribute to the development, modification and evaluation of individual programmes in conjunction with a qualified Occupational Therapist or Physiotherapist
• Undertake risk assessment and report back on, and document risk, seeking advice as required, in accordance with policy and procedures.
• Clearly document each intervention in the patient's case notes, as outlined in organisational policy and procedures.
• Prescribe equipment/ assistive technology and minor adaptations to facilitate independence within agreed guidelines.
• Record patient contact statistics.
• Assist with the day to day running of the department.
• Is a member of the team and shares information as required.
• Maintain treatment areas and equipment used to an appropriate standard in accordance with health and safety, infection control and other relevant guidance.
• Gain valid informed consent from the patient for any individual intervention that is carried out.
• Carry out general administrative duties as required e.g. filing, etc.
• Responsible for material stock levels, including maintenance and ordering of stock as required.

• Communicate appropriately and professionally with Therapy staff, other professionals, patients and families.
• Liaise with other agencies.
• Be responsible for maintaining written or electronic records in line with relevant policies, legislation and guidance.
• Have basic IT skills including use of Internet and Email and to be able to use any special programmes relevant to the service.
• Advise patients and carers in a variety of ways which may include suggesting techniques/strategies to manage their condition, use of equipment, etc.
• Attend and participate in team meetings.
• Promote and educate others in the role of Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy, and the importance of both physical ability and occupation to health and well being.
• Assist the Integrated Therapy Service in involving service users, their carers and family in service improvements.
• Act as an advocate on behalf of patients.
• Deal with challenging situations including verbal aggression or distress seeking support as necessary.

• Participate in regular monthly supervision, annual development review and undertake other required in-service training as identified in order to develop the skills required for your work area.
• Be willing to undertake relevant further/higher education/training as required.
• Complete all required mandatory training.
• Share knowledge and experience with other staff members and students.
• Develop the skills required for your area of work.
• Maintain your own development portfolio.

• Participate in team and service development and governance activity as required.
• Assist with the induction of new staff.
• Work towards achieving service and organisational objectives.
• Able to deal sensitively with complaints following procedures and directing them to an appropriate person within the team.
• Comply with the…