Assist the therapist or senior Therapy Assistant in the treatment and rehabilitation of patients using a range of therapy techniques, e.g., on access visits, stair assessments. Undertake patient treatments as delegated by the therapist, following a treatment plan, and provide feedback on reactions and progress to the therapist. Treat patients individually or in a group with direct/indirect supervision in various settings, e.g., ward, gym, clinic.
Undertake skilled support work, e.g., supervising active exercise, therapeutic handling, functional activities, passive exercise, and initial interviews. Assist the therapist with the moving and handling of complex, high-risk patients in preparation for/during treatment sessions according to Patient Risk assessment. Instruct patients and carers, providing direction and guidance on the treatment programme and progression, as well as guidance in health promotion. Encourage patients and their carers to adopt an active approach to regaining and maintaining personal independence.
This role requires empathy, sensitivity, and good interpersonal skills. Use effective communication tools, both verbal and non-verbal, to convey treatment programmes 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. Make accurate records of patient contacts undertaken and keep monthly statistics as required in line with Trust, CSP, and service standards. Document all treatment undertaken in MDT records.
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Undertake skilled support work, e.g., supervising active exercise, therapeutic handling, functional activities, passive exercise, and initial interviews. Assist the therapist with the moving and handling of complex, high-risk patients in preparation for/during treatment sessions according to Patient Risk assessment. Instruct patients and carers, providing direction and guidance on the treatment programme and progression, as well as guidance in health promotion. Encourage patients and their carers to adopt an active approach to regaining and maintaining personal independence.
This role requires empathy, sensitivity, and good interpersonal skills. Use effective communication tools, both verbal and non-verbal, to convey treatment programmes 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. Make accurate records of patient contacts undertaken and keep monthly statistics as required in line with Trust, CSP, and service standards. Document all treatment undertaken in MDT records.
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