Therapy Assistant; Respiratory

To carry out the appropriate procedures and related tasks that have been selected and delegated by the therapist with the appropriate level of competency. It is the joint responsibility of the therapy assistant and the supervisor to ensure the assistant is competent and confident in carrying out the required intervention and duties. These may involve mobilising and transferring patients, assisting with functional tasks, cognitive rehabilitation programmes set out by a therapist, undertaking home visits, assisting with groups, carrying and installing equipment and supervising exercise programmes.

To provide patients and carers with direction and guidance on a range of rehabilitation activities as directed by the physiotherapist or occupational therapist. This may incorporate encouraging patients and carers to actively become involved in regaining and maintaining their independence. To carry out access or joint home visits with patients, supervising and assisting patients with treatment programmes as directed by the therapists.

Setting up equipment for use by therapists during treatment sessions or for use in the home environment to assist patients independence. To participate in the smooth running of work areas by undertaking administrative tasks e.g. making appointments, telephone calls and other clerical activities. To keep regular and up to date records written or electronically data and assist the therapists as necessary with departmental statistics.

Maintain appropriate levels of stock within the therapy team. Arranging transport for patients.

Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust