As a Therapy Assistant you will work within a multi-disciplinary team in a community hospital inpatient ward, providing support and treatment to individuals admitted for a wide variety of reasons. The primary function of this role is to ensure that opportunities for patients to rehabilitate are optimised during their stay on the ward. Under the direction of the interdisciplinary team the post-holder will: Assist registered staff in assessment and therapy tasks Move/treat/communicate with patients in accordance with the therapy plan Implement treatment plans agreed with the registered therapy staff, including overseeing and assisting with physical exercise, personal care (e.g. washing, toileting) and practice of domestic activities of daily living and the use of technologies such as computing, and supporting communication and safe swallowing As part of their rehabilitation, work with patients with cognitive and/or perceptual difficulties Train and educate patients, carers and families under the direction of registered staffPackage DescriptionAs a Therapy Assistant within HCRG Care Group, we value you and your contributions, offering a range of benefits to support your professional growth and personal wellbeing:• Competitive Pay & Pension: £24,486 with access to our group pension.• Professional Growth: Join our Strive for Better networks, connecting with professionals nationwide to develop and share best practices.• Exclusive Rewards: Access discounts and offers at leading supermarkets, retailers, and experience providers through our Reward Gateway.• Wellbeing Support: Benefit from our 24/7 free wellbeing service, including counseling, career coaching, and legal advice.• Flexible Pay Options: Track earnings and access wages through Wagestream, providing financial flexibility.• Learning & Development: Enhance your career with support from our Learning and Development team, access e-learning, career pathways, and funding opportunities.• Recognition & Involvement: Celebrate achievements with local and national awards, contribute ideas for service improvements, and stay informed through regular leadership updates..Main ResponsibilitiesAs a Therapy Assistant, your responsibilities will include:To implement treatment by following care plans identifying rehabilitation goals.To keep the patient at the centre of his or her care, ensuring patient and carer participation in decision making.To undertake the daily rehabilitation and support of delegated patients.Promote the independent function in all daily tasks of patients designated by the registered therapistTake responsibility for following identified OT and PT rehabilitation goals; to monitor progress and provide regular and comprehensive feedback.To support patients to practice mobility and exercise techniques as rehabilitative goals.To assist ward staff to support rehabilitation goals, referring to registered staff when necessary.To meet a range of patient and carer needs to reduce length of stay. This may include clinical tasks relating to physiological function, mental function or personal and domestic activities of daily living.To practice the principles and philosophy of individualised patient care in accordance with Trust Policy, procedures and regulatory body’s guidelines.To obtain consent for any treatment undertaken.To have a good knowledge of infection control, to reduce risk of health care acquired infections.To work within a multi- disciplinary team.To communicate with individuals about routine and daily activities, this may include overcoming difficulties (e.g. hearing/language).To ensure the needs and wishes of the individual are documented.Dealing with distressed patients/clients regularlyFrequent VDU usage; this may include electronic patient records, making community referrals, discharge forms and accessing equipment websites to organise delivery and collection.Ability to concentrate on complex/ demanding tasksFor a full list of responsibilities, please refer to the attached job description.The Ideal CandidateEssentialDealing with distressed patients/clients regularlyFrequent VDU usage; this may include electronic patient records, making community referrals, discharge forms and accessing equipment websites to organise delivery and collection.Ability to concentrate on complex/ demanding tasks12 months experience of working in a care setting.Some knowledge and awareness of general rehabilitation principlesAwareness of dementia careKnowledge of and ability to use, patient handling and technical equipment relevant to patient group. Knowledge of relevant policiesKnowledge and awareness of the signs of communication and swallowing disordersAbility to work as a team member.Delivering patient focused care.Ability to recognise own limitations.Proven ability to motivate and reassure people in difficult and potentially distressing conditionsBasic and therapeutic patient moving and handling skills.Undertake specific nursing/therapy skills.Able to follow routine of the workplace whilst being able to adapt to unpredictable events in clinical practice DesirableWilling to work in other areas of Wiltshire Health & Care as and when required to do so.Self-motivated.Good time managementExperience of community working.Experience of multi-disciplinary team (MDT) working.Experience of working in a health, physical exercise or rehabilitation environmentExperience of providing information, training or education to members of the publicCurrent full driving license and use of a car.Typing/data inputting skills Other requirements:Willing to work in other areas of Wiltshire Health & Care as and when required to do so.Self-motivated.Good time managementAbout The CompanyWe change lives by transforming health and care. Established in 2006 we are one of the UK's leading independent providers of community health and care services, working with health and care commissioners and communities to transform services with a focus on experience, efficiency and improved outcomes. We deliver and transform adult and children community health services, primary care services including urgent care, sexual health, dermatology and MSK services as well as adult social care and wellbeing services. Across England, we support communities of many millions and directly help more than half a million people each year - guided by our simple values: we care, we think, we do. We're committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from a broad, diverse range of people who want to join our team. We’re a Disability Confident Committed company, so we work to provide facilities, work environment adjustments and technical solutions to be as inclusive of everyone. While it doesn’t happen often, sometimes a role is very popular, and we’ll need to close it earlier than the date we’ve shown here. If you’re keen to join our team, we’d love to hear from you so please apply as soon as you can. As you’d expect, safeguarding and protecting the children, young people and vulnerable adults that we work with is of the utmost importance so we have policies and procedures in place to promote safeguarding and safer working practices and everyone who joins the team is subject to a safer recruitment process, including the disclosure of criminal records and vetting checks. Finally, we need to let you know that the company you’ll work for is part of HCRG Care Group Holdings Limited and by applying for this job we’ll need to process and hold information about you. If you would like to know a little more about how we use your information, please see our website's privacy policy.
