Community Therapy Assistant

at  Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

SERVICE DELIVERY To make therapeutic contact with newly referred patients as identified by the qualified therapists following admission and triage. To independently complete specified holistic assessments, interventions and create rehabilitation programmes either independently or with help of a qualified clinician for community-based patients To follow departmental protocols and guidelines referring to the qualified clinician who is available for advice. To hold a caseload as delegated by the qualified clinician. Reporting back at agreed timescales, highlighting any necessary actions.
Working independently and supporting the band 3 Therapy Assistants as required. To work with an individual in a variety of settings, such as their home, 24 hours care facility ensuring patient safety and dignity is always maintained. To modify interventions and programmes within defined parameters and within their scope of practice Complete initial assessments and commission a range of basic equipment and adaptations as appropriate to the service user. To complete necessary risk assessments before prescribing basic equipment and review them on a timely basis.
To be responsible for the ordering and stock control of materials and equipment as required for the unit. Instruct individuals, carers and other professional in the safe use and maintenance of equipment- simple aids such as walking frames, sticks, elbow crutches and functional aids. To refer patients to appropriate services and health care professionals where patients are found to have a complex health need. Discharge patients within your workload after consultation with qualified member of the team.
Attend multidisciplinary meetings and participate in clinical decision-making process for individual patients as delegated by the qualified staff. To ensure accurate, up to date clinical records are kept, always ensuring their security and confidentiality Work within their competency and seek qualified therapist guidance were appropriate. To participate (pro - rota) in 8 am to 8 pm service, 7 days a week to support Urgent Care Response service. This job description is an outline of the role and function.
It is not intended to describe all specific tasks

Please refer the Job description for details