Job summary We are looking for a Band 4 Therapy Assistant to join our 'Medical Therapies' Team at Ashford and St Peter's NHS Foundation Trust. This is a full time post, but flexible working requests will be considered.The Medical Team covers several areas including Senior Adults Medical Services (SAMS), Gastro speciality and General Medicine. Conditions treated include Parkinson's, frailty syndrome, dementia and liver failure You will have an opportunity to work alongside multidisciplinary team members from Nursing, Therapies, and other teams.Applications are welcome from enthusiastic, motivated people with physiotherapy or occupational therapy assistant experience, good communication skills and the ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team.The role comprises of both patient facing and administrative activities. You will have your own patient caseload, delegated by qualified clinicians, with whom you will be able to assess, treat and discharge within your scope of practice. You will also assist clinicians with joint assessment and rehabilitation sessions. Non-clinical duties will include cleaning and maintenance of therapy equipment and treatment areas, and stock maintenance. There will also be general administration jobs.Delivering excellence in patient care and patient experience is our driving force and in return we offer commitment to your personal development through supervision, appraisal and a competencies framework. Main duties of the job To carry own caseload, set by and under the direction of a qualified therapist To work jointly with occupational and/or physiotherapists to assess patient's ability to carry out functional tasks such as bed mobility, walking and toileting To provide advice on the use and provision of equipment to aid activities of daily living. To assist with personal care needs, including washing and dressing of patients if required To undertake basic observational skills known as vital observations, to include the knowledge and ability to monitor Blood Pressure, Pulse and Respiratory Rate, as well as Oxygen Saturation levels and report back to qualified staff if there are any concerns To attend boardround/other meetings where appropriate and within scope of practice to feedback patient progress and receive further updates To undertake non-clinical duties related to the treatment and management of patients, photocopying, filing, ordering/delivering equipment, recording patient contacts, arranging referrals to other agencies and note writing. To demonstrate physical ability to carry out treatments and interventions. This involves frequent light to moderate physical effort Attend regular supervision and training as required For further information, please contact, Camille Proops About us Ashford and St. Peters Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust serves a population of more than 410,000 people living in North-West Surrey, parts of Hounslow and beyond. Over 3,700 highly trained doctors, nurses, midwives, therapists, healthcare scientists and other support staff make up our workforce, providing a wide range of services across our two hospital sites, Ashford, Ashford, Surrey and St Peter's, Chertsey, Surrey. We also run many specialist clinics in the community and local community hospitals and other healthcare facilities. Our vision is to be one of the best healthcare Trusts in the country. There has never been a better time to join us in the NHS at Ashford & St Peters Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust with our strong commitment to staff health and wellbeing. We are committed to providing continuous professional development, staff benefits and flexibility to shape our workforce around our patient care. Please see the supporting links which you can find on the right-hand side of this job advert. There is guidance on how to make an application on NHS Jobs as well as more information about joining the ASPH Team Although it isn't the Trusts normal practice, adverts may close early, so applicants are encouraged to submit an application as soon as possible. Date posted 22 January 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 4 Salary £27,857 to £30,570 a year per annum inc. HCAS Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Flexible working Reference number 323-ACS0358-ED Job locations St Peter's Hospital Guildford Road Chertsey KT16 0PZ Job description Job responsibilities The duties and responsibilities below are a summary of the post. For the full detailed list, please refer to the attached job description. Clinical To work in collaboration with other team members to provide therapy input for patients within the speciality. To provide therapeutic assessment and intervention for individual patients according to their diagnosis, prognosis and needs. To work with a varied caseload of patients To advise on the use and provision of mobility and functional equipment. To work in conjunction with patients and carers on specific issues, as directed by the therapy staff, and to deal with their concerns as they arise. To be aware of problems that could affect the patients progress and report back any changes to the therapist. Managerial Manage and prioritise own patient caseload as delegated by the therapists. To ensure supplies of equipment are maintained and prepare orders when appropriate. Communication To develop rapport with patients, encourage their interest and participation, in a manner, which promotes dignity, self-esteem and choice. This requires empathy, sensitivity and good interpersonal skills. To use effective communication tools, verbal and non-verbal to communicate treatment programmes and plans to patients who may have barriers to understanding or communicating e.g. blind, deaf, dysphasic or who do not have English as a first language. To attend appropriate meetings and liaise with other agencies and members of the multi-disciplinary team, participating in the clinical decision-making process to ensure planned, coordinated and effective delivery of care. To maintain accurate and legible records of all interventions and management, using agreed format, in accordance with standards set by the therapy service. To participate in relevant meetings i.e. staff meetings Provide non-clinical advice to patients, where appropriate e.g. signposting to information Liaise with other staff to ensure continuity of care, contributing to MDT meetings and other forum as applicable Consult with more experienced staff for advice when required Education Participate in regular supervisions To participate in the appraisal system as an appraisee. To participate in mandatory and other training programmes identified in personal development reviews, to ensure that practice is up to date and supported by evidence and guidelines. To participate in a competency-based framework as set by supervisor/mentor/department Take responsibility for and actively record own personal development through educational and experiential learning and reflective practice. Participate in any training sessions as a recipient or facilitator where appropriate, developing knowledge and skills for the role Information and reporting Collect & record data accurately, including monthly audits, in accordance with ASPH values Keep accurate statistical records in line with departmental procedures Research and Development Participate in quality/ development projects, including audit, as directed by the MDT Contribute towards completion of activity records and evaluation of the service and make improvements with support from seniors General responsibilities To support the department and organisation by carrying out any other duties that reasonably fit within the broad scope of a job of this grade and type of work as qualified and able To have responsibility for the health, safety and welfare of self and others at work. To comply with the requirements of the Data Protection Act and always ensure confidentiality. To undertake such other duties as may be required from time to time and are consistent with the responsibilities of the role and as qualified and able Job description Job responsibilities The duties and responsibilities below are a summary of the post. For the full detailed list, please refer to the attached job description. Clinical To work in collaboration with other team members to provide therapy input for patients within the speciality. To provide therapeutic assessment and intervention for individual patients according to their diagnosis, prognosis and needs. To work with a varied caseload of patients To advise on the use and provision of mobility and functional equipment. To work in conjunction with patients and carers on specific issues, as directed by the therapy staff, and to deal with their concerns as they arise. To be aware of problems that could affect the patients progress and report back any changes to the therapist. Managerial Manage and prioritise own patient caseload as delegated by the therapists. To ensure supplies of equipment are maintained and prepare orders when appropriate. Communication To develop rapport with patients, encourage their interest and participation, in a manner, which promotes dignity, self-esteem and choice. This requires empathy, sensitivity and good interpersonal skills. To use effective communication tools, verbal and non-verbal to communicate treatment programmes and plans to patients who may have barriers to understanding or communicating e.g. blind, deaf, dysphasic or who do not have English as a first language. To attend appropriate meetings and liaise with other agencies and members of the multi-disciplinary team, participating in the clinical decision-making process to ensure planned, coordinated and effective delivery of care. To maintain accurate and legible records of all interventions and management, using agreed format, in accordance with standards set by the therapy service. To participate in relevant meetings i.e. staff meetings Provide non-clinical advice to patients, where appropriate e.g. signposting to information Liaise with other staff to ensure continuity of care, contributing to MDT meetings and other forum as applicable Consult with more experienced staff for advice when required Education Participate in regular supervisions To participate in the appraisal system as an appraisee. To participate in mandatory and other training programmes identified in personal development reviews, to ensure that practice is up to date and supported by evidence and guidelines. To participate in a competency-based framework as set by supervisor/mentor/department Take responsibility for and actively record own personal development through educational and experiential learning and reflective practice. Participate in any training sessions as a recipient or facilitator where appropriate, developing knowledge and skills for the role Information and reporting Collect & record data accurately, including monthly audits, in accordance with ASPH values Keep accurate statistical records in line with departmental procedures Research and Development Participate in quality/ development projects, including audit, as directed by the MDT Contribute towards completion of activity records and evaluation of the service and make improvements with support from seniors General responsibilities To support the department and organisation by carrying out any other duties that reasonably fit within the broad scope of a job of this grade and type of work as qualified and able To have responsibility for the health, safety and welfare of self and others at work. To comply with the requirements of the Data Protection Act and always ensure confidentiality. To undertake such other duties as may be required from time to time and are consistent with the responsibilities of the role and as qualified and able Person Specification Qualifications Essential GCSE / O Level in English and Maths City and Guilds/ NVQ level 3 / Basic or Advanced OR relevant in-service training / education Experience Essential working in healthcare, preferably NHS or related setting such as Social Care working alongside Therapists/ Nurses as a Band 3 Experience in direct patient care Experience working in a team Other requirements Essential Willingness to undertake self-development Knowledge Essential A good understanding on the assistant role Skills Essential Ability to interact with patients and their families Ability to organise and manage time effectively to enable completion of clinical and non-clinical duties Person Specification Qualifications Essential GCSE / O Level in English and Maths City and Guilds/ NVQ level 3 / Basic or Advanced OR relevant in-service training / education Experience Essential working in healthcare, preferably NHS or related setting such as Social Care working alongside Therapists/ Nurses as a Band 3 Experience in direct patient care Experience working in a team Other requirements Essential Willingness to undertake self-development Knowledge Essential A good understanding on the assistant role Skills Essential Ability to interact with patients and their families Ability to organise and manage time effectively to enable completion of clinical and non-clinical duties 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. Employer details Employer name Ashford & St. Peter's Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Address St Peter's Hospital Guildford Road Chertsey KT16 0PZ Employer's website https://www.ashfordstpeters.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)