Therapy Assistant Practitioner Stroke/Neuro Early Supported Discharge
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Job Summary
This new Therapy Assistant Practitioner post is an exciting development for the Stroke & Neuro Early Supported Discharge (ESD) Service. The ESD service provides prompt and intensive, tailored rehabilitation in the patient's home environment to maximise their recovery after a stroke or neurological event.
The successful candidate will be well supported and have access to training and opportunities for development. Our friendly team includes disciplines of Physiotherapy, Clinical Psychology, Occupational Therapy, Speech & Language Therapy, Nursing, Senior Therapy Assistants, Follow-Up and close links with the Stroke Association.
The post holder will support multi-disciplinary aspects of rehabilitation provision as required, in order to provide holistic patient care, and meet service needs.
Base Location: Royal Bournemouth Hospital
Interview Date: TBC
Main duties of the job
* To be responsible for an identified caseload of non-complex patients, following initial triage/assessment from a registered therapist - facilitating return home from hospital, and maximising effective recovery and independence.
* To modify and update care and therapy goal plans to reflect patient needs.
* To provide induction, core training and clinical supervision to a small number of therapy assistants to support the team to deliver a high quality service.
* To lead on audits as requested by the clinical lead, including audits to review compliance with medication administration chart protocols and documentation standards.
* To work flexibly access all disciplines to provide holistic care and meet service needs.
* To devise, implement, review and progress treatment programmes, within a defined scope of practice, and with reference to a qualified therapist.
Responsibilities
Communication
To use a range of verbal and non-verbal tools to communicate effectively with patients during assessment and treatment to engage them with rehabilitation plans. This may include patients, family and other agencies.
Analytical and Judgement Skills
To assess the patient's level of functional independence and make decisions on appropriate action such as making changes to the goal and care plan or onward referral to registered clinicians within the team.
Planning and Organisational Skills
Plan and organise rehabilitation and care plans for individual patients, taking into account their individual preferences and wishes and using a strength-based approach.
Responsibility for Patient/Client Care, Treatment and Therapy
To manage a community caseload of patients requiring rehabilitation following stroke or other neurological diagnosis, as part of the Early Supported Discharge model.
Other Specific Tasks
To have full driving licence and business insurance. Ability to drive within local geographical region and have access to a car for business use as cross-site working will be required.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
* Minimum of 4 GCSEs or equivalent (one to include English) at grades A-C/5-9
* Foundation Degree in health or assistant practitioner qualification equivalent.
Experience Essential
* Dealing with the public
* Previous work as a Therapy Assistant or equivalent where direct patient care is involved.
* Experience working in a hospital or community healthcare setting
Technical Skills Competencies Essential
* Basic computer/IT skills (keyboard skills, e-mail, internet, word excel)
* Ability to write information and results of interventions clearly, legibly and concisely.
Knowledge Essential
* General understanding of the effects of neurological conditions on a patient's physical, cognitive and communication abilities
* Knowledge of basic rehabilitation techniques and strategies
Other requirements specific to the role Essential
* Adheres to confidential protocols and policies.
* Car Driver with full driver's license and business insurance and access to a car.
Personal Attributes Essential
* Excellent communication skills written and verbal
* Strong ability to work as part of a team.
Employer details
Employer name: University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust
Address: Royal Bournemouth Hospital, Bournemouth, BH7 7DW
Employer's website: https://www.uhd.nhs.uk/careers
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