Job summary
These new posts are integrated roles supporting both Physiotherapists and Occupational Therapists to provide assessment and treatment for patients on the busy Trauma and Orthopaedic wards. This role cares for patients admitted following traumatic orthopaedic injuries such as hip and spinal fractures as well as elective orthopaedic surgery.
Applicants need to enjoy team working and treating this population of patients. You need to be able to communicate clearly and demonstrate care with compassion. Applicants should be aware participation in personal care during therapy sessions can occur. We work in a busy and sometimes highly pressured environment so a calm, professional approach is required. The post involves working as part of a 7-day working pattern, with a rough expectation of completing 1 weekend in 4.
As this is an integrated therapy technician role, this provides the opportunity to develop a wide range of clinical skills across both Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy to provide holistic patient care, whilst being supported by expert clinicians and our own therapy practices educators, all with a wealth of experience. There is also the opportunity to attend external training days and courses as well as take part in an in-service training programme and complete the Trusts Care certificate.
For team members looking to further progress in their careers, we are able to offer opportunities for level 5 and Level 6 apprenticeships.
Main duties of the job
The successful post holder will be able to provide follow-up treatment to non-complex patients, including mobility progression and exercise provision, supported by the qualified team member, experiencing a range of Orthopaedic injuries such as fractured hips, poly-trauma, spinal injuries and elective joint replacements. You will work with the other Therapy Technicians to complete patient related administrative tasks and stock replenishment. You may also be required to deliver equipment to patients properties therefore being a car driver with you own car is desirable.
Key duties and expectations include:
- Holistic and person centred care in both the hospital and home environment.
- Preoperative teaching and preparation to ensure a smooth and positive patient experience for elective surgery patients.
- Implementing goal driven treatment plans.
- Supporting patients and the MDT to achieve safe and efficient discharge plans.
- Teaching the safe use of walking aids and other functional aids and equipment.
- Administrative related duties including onward referrals and data inputting.
Please do not hesitate to get in contact with us to discuss the post further or arrange a visit to meet us. Please contact our friendly administrative team on 02392 286141 who will happily direct your enquiries.
About us
The Trust is committed to driving excellence in care for our patients and communities and was rated good by the Care Quality Commission report published 2020 and became a University Hospital. We are ranked as the third in the country for research; embedding education and training across the organisation and we continuously strive to achieve our core values which are at the heart of everything we do. The Trusts main hub is the Queen Alexandra Hospital, starting life as a military hospital over a century ago and now one of the largest hospitals on the south coast and you may have seen us on the TV series Nurses on the Ward. The Trust provides comprehensive secondary care and specialist services to a local population of 675,000 people across South East Hampshire. The Trust employs over 8,000 staff and are #ProudtobePHU; our patients come from all walks of life and so do we. We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds, not just because its the right thing to do, but because it makes our hospital stronger. If you share our values and our enthusiasm for providing outstanding care and support for patients, colleagues and our community you will find a home at PHU. In recruiting for our team, we welcome the unique contributions that you can bring in
terms of your education, opinions, culture, ethnicity, race, sex, gender
identity and expression, nation of origin, age, languages spoken, veterans
status, colour, religion, disability, sexual orientation and beliefs.
Job description
Job responsibilities
-
To undertake specific
skilled physiotherapy and occupational therapy support work to aid the
rehabilitation of patients in preparation for discharge.
-
To accept patients
referred by an OT or physiotherapist and carry as own patient caseload.
-
To implement treatment
programmes, monitoring patient progression and make minor alteration to patient
treatment programmes as required according to set treatment protocols.
-
Work unsupervised
reporting back patient progress and informing the referring therapist of any
problems.
-
Be responsible for
non-professional duties in the provision of therapy (PT & OT) services within a designated clinical team.
-
Order and issue non-complex
OT equipment and issue simple mobility aids and splints.
Key Responsibilities:- To provide therapy
intervention as part of a specific patient treatment plan agreed and
documented following an assessment by an OT or physiotherapist. Working
without direct supervision by a therapist.
-
To assist the therapist in
the provision of treatment programmes to patients within a designated
clinical area. Receives instruction on a daily basis but can work
independently. E.g. patients home, clinics/outpatients or on the ward.
-
Instruct patients and carers
providing direction and guidance on a range of physical therapy, functional and
mobility activities, as part of own clinical work or as directed by the
physiotherapist.
-
To order, issue and instruct
patients in the use of simple OT equipment as directed by a registered OT.
-
To issue and instruct
patients in the use of simple mobility aids & splints as directed by a
registered Physiotherapist.
-
Use skills of tact, diplomacy,
and gentle persuasion to enhance patients compliance in treatment
programmes. This may involve treating patients with speech impediments, deafness,
and other disabilities or where English is not the first language.
-
Manage own workload
programme.
-
Have confidence with
Information Technology.
-
Make
accurate records of work undertaken to comply with Trust and Service
requirements for documentation and activity monitoring. Compile any
statistical data concerning patients on a data base if required. Ensuring
patient confidentiality at all times.
-
To assist in simple
administrative procedures as required by the therapists as part of everyday
activities.
-
Have the ability to handle
patients with mobility problems, in an enabling way. This may include the use
of hoists, wheelchairs, walking aids etc.
-
To prepare and maintain
apparatus and equipment identifying defects, hazards and equipment failure
and notifying relevant manager.
-
To maintain the safety of
designated clinical environment according to local policy., COSHH and Health
and Safety regulations.
-
To watch for patient
emergencies and know how to summon help.
-
To
liaise with other members of the multidisciplinary team referring to other
disciplines as appropriate.
-
To
actively participate in the delivery of In-service training newly appointed
physiotherapy assistants in basic elements of patient care, safety and
induction into the department.
-
Contribute
to development of patient care by attending relevant team, departmental or
other appropriate meetings and comment on recommended changes to clinical
care or service provision.
-
Take
part in trust IPR process and PDP, identifying any training needs and
developing a programme for CPD.
-
To
comply with Trust/departmental policies regarding incident reporting.
-
To
read, understand and adhere to Trust and departmental policies.
-
To
collect and submit data as required for the service.
-
Weekend
working/Shift patterns/relevant TOIL.
-
Adherence
to relevant Lone Working Policy.
General
Physical Effort
-
Frequent
handling of patients often with mobility problems, can involve use of wheelchairs,
hoists etc. and supporting patients while walking.
- Moving patients from lying to
sitting; sitting to standing etc.
Mental
-
Occasionally
manage sensitive situations with patients, difficult or aggressive patients.
Emotional
-
Occasional
exposure to distressing circumstances, patients receiving unwelcome news,
care of terminally ill patients, elderly patients etc.
Working Conditions
-
Frequent
exposure to unpleasant smells, fluids e.g. urine, sputum etc.
-
Cramped
space working in patients own homes.
-
Pace
of work is often fast with the need to be flexible and adaptable to meet
patient and service needs.
Other
-
Maintain personal and professional
development to meet the changing demands of the job, participate in
appropriate training activities and encourage and support staff development
and training.
-
Always keep requirements in mind and seek
out to improve, including achieving customer service performance targets.
-
Adhere to Trust policies and procedures,
e.g. Health and Safety at Work, Equal Opportunities, and No Smoking.
-
Act in such a way that at all times the
health and well being of children and vulnerable adults is safeguarded.
Familiarisation with and adherence to the Safeguarding Policies of
the Trust is an essential requirement for all employees. In addition,
all staff are expected to complete essential/mandatory training in this
area.
-
Respect the confidentiality of all matters that
they may learn relating to their employment and other members of staff.
All staff are expected to respect conform to the requirements of the Data
Protection Act 1998, including the responsibility to ensure that personal
data is accurate and kept up to date.
Job description
Job responsibilities
-
To undertake specific
skilled physiotherapy and occupational therapy support work to aid the
rehabilitation of patients in preparation for discharge.
-
To accept patients
referred by an OT or physiotherapist and carry as own patient caseload.
-
To implement treatment
programmes, monitoring patient progression and make minor alteration to patient
treatment programmes as required according to set treatment protocols.
-
Work unsupervised
reporting back patient progress and informing the referring therapist of any
problems.
-
Be responsible for
non-professional duties in the provision of therapy (PT & OT) services within a designated clinical team.
-
Order and issue non-complex
OT equipment and issue simple mobility aids and splints.
Key Responsibilities:- To provide therapy
intervention as part of a specific patient treatment plan agreed and
documented following an assessment by an OT or physiotherapist. Working
without direct supervision by a therapist.
-
To assist the therapist in
the provision of treatment programmes to patients within a designated
clinical area. Receives instruction on a daily basis but can work
independently. E.g. patients home, clinics/outpatients or on the ward.
-
Instruct patients and carers
providing direction and guidance on a range of physical therapy, functional and
mobility activities, as part of own clinical work or as directed by the
physiotherapist.
-
To order, issue and instruct
patients in the use of simple OT equipment as directed by a registered OT.
-
To issue and instruct
patients in the use of simple mobility aids & splints as directed by a
registered Physiotherapist.
-
Use skills of tact, diplomacy,
and gentle persuasion to enhance patients compliance in treatment
programmes. This may involve treating patients with speech impediments, deafness,
and other disabilities or where English is not the first language.
-
Manage own workload
programme.
-
Have confidence with
Information Technology.
-
Make
accurate records of work undertaken to comply with Trust and Service
requirements for documentation and activity monitoring. Compile any
statistical data concerning patients on a data base if required. Ensuring
patient confidentiality at all times.
-
To assist in simple
administrative procedures as required by the therapists as part of everyday
activities.
-
Have the ability to handle
patients with mobility problems, in an enabling way. This may include the use
of hoists, wheelchairs, walking aids etc.
-
To prepare and maintain
apparatus and equipment identifying defects, hazards and equipment failure
and notifying relevant manager.
-
To maintain the safety of
designated clinical environment according to local policy., COSHH and Health
and Safety regulations.
-
To watch for patient
emergencies and know how to summon help.
-
To
liaise with other members of the multidisciplinary team referring to other
disciplines as appropriate.
-
To
actively participate in the delivery of In-service training newly appointed
physiotherapy assistants in basic elements of patient care, safety and
induction into the department.
-
Contribute
to development of patient care by attending relevant team, departmental or
other appropriate meetings and comment on recommended changes to clinical
care or service provision.
-
Take
part in trust IPR process and PDP, identifying any training needs and
developing a programme for CPD.
-
To
comply with Trust/departmental policies regarding incident reporting.
-
To
read, understand and adhere to Trust and departmental policies.
-
To
collect and submit data as required for the service.
-
Weekend
working/Shift patterns/relevant TOIL.
-
Adherence
to relevant Lone Working Policy.
General
Physical Effort
-
Frequent
handling of patients often with mobility problems, can involve use of wheelchairs,
hoists etc. and supporting patients while walking.
- Moving patients from lying to
sitting; sitting to standing etc.
Mental
-
Occasionally
manage sensitive situations with patients, difficult or aggressive patients.
Emotional
-
Occasional
exposure to distressing circumstances, patients receiving unwelcome news,
care of terminally ill patients, elderly patients etc.
Working Conditions
-
Frequent
exposure to unpleasant smells, fluids e.g. urine, sputum etc.
-
Cramped
space working in patients own homes.
-
Pace
of work is often fast with the need to be flexible and adaptable to meet
patient and service needs.
Other
-
Maintain personal and professional
development to meet the changing demands of the job, participate in
appropriate training activities and encourage and support staff development
and training.
-
Always keep requirements in mind and seek
out to improve, including achieving customer service performance targets.
-
Adhere to Trust policies and procedures,
e.g. Health and Safety at Work, Equal Opportunities, and No Smoking.
-
Act in such a way that at all times the
health and well being of children and vulnerable adults is safeguarded.
Familiarisation with and adherence to the Safeguarding Policies of
the Trust is an essential requirement for all employees. In addition,
all staff are expected to complete essential/mandatory training in this
area.
-
Respect the confidentiality of all matters that
they may learn relating to their employment and other members of staff.
All staff are expected to respect conform to the requirements of the Data
Protection Act 1998, including the responsibility to ensure that personal
data is accurate and kept up to date.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Maths & English GSCEs (grades 9-4 or A*-C) OR Functional skills level 2 in English & Maths.
- Care Certificate - This should completed within 3 months of joining the Trust.
Desirable
- Level 3 Apprenticeship or equivalent.
Experience
Essential
- Self-Resilient.
- Approachable and sensitive OT the needs of others.
- Ability to recognise personal risk.
- Experience of liaising with other agencies.
- Ability to handle stress/pressure of work.
Desirable
- Previous healthcare experience, particularly within therapy.
- Able to participate in manual handling of patients and equipment where necessary.
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Ability to work safely under own initiative.
- Self-motivated.
- Able to use a computer keyboard.
- Ability to travel between sites and community settings.
- Knowledge of the underpinning philosophy of rehabilitation.
- An awareness of ones personal and professional limitations.
- Commitment to personal development.
- Understand the importance of patient confidentiality.
Desirable
- Understand the role of the therapy team within an acute Trust.
- Skilled in motivating others.
- Knowledge of health and social care issues.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Maths & English GSCEs (grades 9-4 or A*-C) OR Functional skills level 2 in English & Maths.
- Care Certificate - This should completed within 3 months of joining the Trust.
Desirable
- Level 3 Apprenticeship or equivalent.
Experience
Essential
- Self-Resilient.
- Approachable and sensitive OT the needs of others.
- Ability to recognise personal risk.
- Experience of liaising with other agencies.
- Ability to handle stress/pressure of work.
Desirable
- Previous healthcare experience, particularly within therapy.
- Able to participate in manual handling of patients and equipment where necessary.
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Ability to work safely under own initiative.
- Self-motivated.
- Able to use a computer keyboard.
- Ability to travel between sites and community settings.
- Knowledge of the underpinning philosophy of rehabilitation.
- An awareness of ones personal and professional limitations.
- Commitment to personal development.
- Understand the importance of patient confidentiality.
Desirable
- Understand the role of the therapy team within an acute Trust.
- Skilled in motivating others.
- Knowledge of health and social care issues.
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.
