Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust
We are looking for a skilled Therapy Assistant to join our Community Rehab Team based in Tenterden. We are a multi-disciplinary team of OT's, Physios and Therapy Assistants. We work within patients' homes and rehabilitation groups to ensure effective discharge planning and a seamless rehabilitation pathway. Please note as this is a community-based role you will need to be able to drive and have access to a vehicle. Main duties of the job
You will be an integral part of our rehabilitation team, working with our service users, helping them on the road to recovery and keeping them out of hospital so they can live as independently as possible. Your duties will include: Follow up Assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of delegated caseload and escalating changes to the Registered Practitioner. Support in the supervision of Band 3 Health Care Support Workers and Trainees. Actively work as a member of the multi-professional team to provide high quality care to patients/clients. Undertake and report back on delegated clinical activities that have previously been signed competent. Undertake clinical interventions utilising a variety of modes, including planning and leading group and individual therapy and issuing appropriate equipment as part of packages of prescribed care after achieving appropriate competencies. Additional Working Pattern: 22.5 hours, days to be negotiated. About us
Rated 'outstanding' by the CQC, we've got a passion for delivering high standards of patient care and excellent services to improve the health of our communities. To do this we need outstanding people who share our values: compassionate, aspirational, responsive, and excellent. We know a commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion leads to better patient care and a happier workforce. We pride ourselves in being diverse and welcome applications from people with varied backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences. As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want you to be able to work in a way that is best for us, for our patients and for you. Talk to us about a flexible working arrangement that won't involve sacrificing time for personal interests or family commitments. Job responsibilities
The job description and person specification gives you all the information you need about this role. Please look carefully at the criteria in the person specification and tell us what you have done that shows you meet this in your application. Person Specification
Experience
A minimum of 2 years working as a therapy assistant. Working with patients/clients and families to negotiate and agree a personalised care plan including re-assessing risks and needs. Comfortable with liaising with patients and families about a patient's plans and discharge plans. Skills and Abilities
Ability to communicate with qualified staff, Band 3 therapy assistants, the entire MDT, patients, and relatives. Effective communication skills both verbal and non-verbal. Maintaining accurate, legible, comprehensive records for both assessments and review interventions. Good written note writing and ability to use computerised notes systems. Working without supervision taking delegated responsibility for the care they give to patients/clients within their own limits of competency and confidence. Ability to support, mentor and train Band 3 therapy assistants and HCAs. Knowledge
Awareness of professional issues and recent developments in the NHS and Integrated Care Board including Clinical Governance, NICE, Essence of Care. Understanding of the role and remit of a Band 4. Knowledge of when to escalate concerns to qualified colleagues. 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. Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust
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We are looking for a skilled Therapy Assistant to join our Community Rehab Team based in Tenterden. We are a multi-disciplinary team of OT's, Physios and Therapy Assistants. We work within patients' homes and rehabilitation groups to ensure effective discharge planning and a seamless rehabilitation pathway. Please note as this is a community-based role you will need to be able to drive and have access to a vehicle. Main duties of the job
You will be an integral part of our rehabilitation team, working with our service users, helping them on the road to recovery and keeping them out of hospital so they can live as independently as possible. Your duties will include: Follow up Assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of delegated caseload and escalating changes to the Registered Practitioner. Support in the supervision of Band 3 Health Care Support Workers and Trainees. Actively work as a member of the multi-professional team to provide high quality care to patients/clients. Undertake and report back on delegated clinical activities that have previously been signed competent. Undertake clinical interventions utilising a variety of modes, including planning and leading group and individual therapy and issuing appropriate equipment as part of packages of prescribed care after achieving appropriate competencies. Additional Working Pattern: 22.5 hours, days to be negotiated. About us
Rated 'outstanding' by the CQC, we've got a passion for delivering high standards of patient care and excellent services to improve the health of our communities. To do this we need outstanding people who share our values: compassionate, aspirational, responsive, and excellent. We know a commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion leads to better patient care and a happier workforce. We pride ourselves in being diverse and welcome applications from people with varied backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences. As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want you to be able to work in a way that is best for us, for our patients and for you. Talk to us about a flexible working arrangement that won't involve sacrificing time for personal interests or family commitments. Job responsibilities
The job description and person specification gives you all the information you need about this role. Please look carefully at the criteria in the person specification and tell us what you have done that shows you meet this in your application. Person Specification
Experience
A minimum of 2 years working as a therapy assistant. Working with patients/clients and families to negotiate and agree a personalised care plan including re-assessing risks and needs. Comfortable with liaising with patients and families about a patient's plans and discharge plans. Skills and Abilities
Ability to communicate with qualified staff, Band 3 therapy assistants, the entire MDT, patients, and relatives. Effective communication skills both verbal and non-verbal. Maintaining accurate, legible, comprehensive records for both assessments and review interventions. Good written note writing and ability to use computerised notes systems. Working without supervision taking delegated responsibility for the care they give to patients/clients within their own limits of competency and confidence. Ability to support, mentor and train Band 3 therapy assistants and HCAs. Knowledge
Awareness of professional issues and recent developments in the NHS and Integrated Care Board including Clinical Governance, NICE, Essence of Care. Understanding of the role and remit of a Band 4. Knowledge of when to escalate concerns to qualified colleagues. 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. Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust
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