Job responsibilities
2. JOB PURPOSE
To
Work within the Wheelchair Therapy team providing clinical, administrative
and organisational support to the Wheelchair Therapists.
All
clinical responsibilities will be delegated by the Wheelchair Therapist and
involve on-going intervention following protocols and guidelines.
The
post holder will obtain regular instructions and guidance however,
supervision of clinical activities is mainly indirect.
The
post holder will be accountable contractually to their employer and to the
law for their actions.
3. JOB DIMENSION
Clinical
Responsibilities
This post is based at Seacroft
Hospital working within the Specialist Rehabilitation Services department and
in the community. Alongside
Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists and Rehabilitation Engineers.
The post involves both Face to Face
and Non Face to Face assessments for and provision of mobility devices under
the supervision of a Wheelchair
Therapist, including personal care tasks, unpacking and assembling of devices,
mobility and transfer tasks.
Team
Responsibilities
Designated administrative and
organisational tasks.
Routine tasks to enable the
department to function on a day to day basis.
Participation in projects
Professional
Responsibilities
Trust objectives & business
plan
Service objectives and business
plan
Modernisation agenda and government
initiatives
Qualifications
Basic Educational Standard - - Literate
and numerate (to have the ability to obtain a
Pass in Level 1 Functional skills in
Literacy and Numeracy
Training
Willing to undertake any necessary
training as required, see education and
training section below.
Willing to participate in continuing
professional development
Experience
Awareness
of working in a Health or Social Care setting demonstrate an
understanding
of Occupational Therapy or Physiotherapy.
Skills
Competent
written and verbal skills
Knowledge
Insight
into therapy rehabilitation or equipment provision
Personal
Attributes
Enthusiastic
and self motivated
Flexible
and adaptable
6. THE LEEDS WAY VALUES
Our
values are part of what make us different from other trusts, so we see this
as a strength, as well as a responsibility. They have been developed by our
staff and set out what they see as important to how we work. Our five values are:
Patient-centred
Collaborative
Fair
Accountable
Empowered
All
our actions and endeavours will be guided and evaluated through these values.
Additionally
the following are core values which relate specifically to this post:
Listening to patients and carers in
order to understand their needs, values, interests and aspirations.
Promoting personal identity and
empowerment by giving information and choices to patients.
Working together in a supportive
environment that values the contribution and proactivity of every team
member.
Respecting each persons
individuality, and treating others with the highest degree of dignity and
equality.
Welcoming social and cultural
diversity in patients, within teams and other colleagues.
Delivering high quality and
equitable services for all service users.
Committing to the provision of the
best practice underpinned by a sound evidence base.
Embracing continuing professional
development
7. Core
Behaviours and Skills
Communication Skills written,
verbal, numeracy
Interpersonal Skills
Ability to work as part of a Team
(OT and MDT)
Ability to manage a workload
provided by several OTs.
Problem-solving
Creative Thinking
Time Management
Organisational Skills
Administrative Skills
Ability to work within flexible
hours
Adaptable
Initiative
Ability to influence and persuade
Empathy and Sensitivity
Ability to take responsibility for
personal development
Ability to move and handle patients
and equipment
Patient focussed
Strive to empower patient
Ability to maintain confidentiality
Ability to learn
Ability to work as part of a Team
(OT/PT and MDT)
Ability to manage a workload
provided by several Wheelchair Therapists
Computer Literate and keyboard
skills
8. Core Knowledge and Understanding
Understanding of Occupational
Therapy/Physiotherapy
Awareness of the needs and problems
of those with long term illness and disabilities
Awareness of the functional effects
of the ageing process
Diversity awareness
Awareness of Disability to Rights
Awareness of Health and Safety
9. Principal Duties and Responsibilities
Clinical
Support team members with
appropriate clinical activities under direct
supervision
To assist the therapy staff in
carrying out wheelchair assessments and provision of appropriate medical
devices as delegated by a Wheelchair Therapist in the agreed environment
taking into account each patients individual physical, social, emotional needs
and long term mobility requirement.
To deliver the service using the
Wheelchair Service process (screening; assessing and provision of equipment;
(reviewing and monitoring outcome measures).
To gain valid informed consent from
patients for any Face to Face and non Face to Face assessments
To liaise with patients and carers
on a daily basis regarding assessments and provision, answering
telephone/email enquiries.
To accompany Wheelchair Therapists
or other Wheelchair Service staff on home/community assessments and if
appropriate to carry out follow-up sessions unaccompanied.
To assist in the planning and
preparation of assessments in the most appropriate environment. Arranging
ambulance transport and interpreters where necessary.
To deliver, fit and demonstrate
equipment in clinic and in a patients home, providing advice and training to
patients and carers as required (to level of competencies).
To assist the Wheelchair Therapy
Team in organising training sessions for patients and to internal and external referrers,
To plan and prioritise clinical
tasks with guidance from the Wheelchair Therapist.
To take and analyse information
from telephone enquiries
and judge what to feedback to the Therapy team
To assess risk factors and judge
when to summons assistance, adapt the assessment etc.
To communicate with patients and
carers using a variety of communication strategies and tools to ensure
information is understood. This will
include patients and carers who have difficulties communicating and understanding.
To liaise with other team members,
internal and external agencies as delegated by the Wheelchair team.
To refer to internal and external
agencies using appropriate referral system as delegated by the Wheelchair
team.
To record interventions accurately
and timely using team/trust electronic documentation/system and complying
with local and national guidelines and legislative requirements.
To participate in home visits,
assessments and meetings as required.
To promote Wheelchair Services to
others.
To complete activity data using
team/trust documentation and outcome measures.
To be able to work in a stressful
environment
To be able to deal effectively with
emotional and/or aggressive patients, carers.
To participate in
departmental/service developments, projects audit and research.
Education
and Training
To participate fully in the
training programme for the Level 2 Adult Care Worker by:
i) Attending formal study sessions
ii) Be willing to undertake self-directed
learning
ii) Completing all tasks and assignments
iii)
Applying skills and knowledge to patient care in the clinical area
iv)
Contributing to regular performance and progress reviews
To successfully complete the
academic elements of the programme as specified by the employer and the
training organisation.
To complete successfully the
clinical competencies related to national occupational standards as specified
by the employer and the training organisation.
To achieve a minimum of Key Skills
Level 1 in numeracy and literacy and apply this learning in the workplace.
To take responsibility in agreement
with line manager for personal development by ensuring that Continuing
Professional Development remains a priority.
To provide evidence of personal
development.
To undertake all mandatory training
required for the role.
To participate in in-service
training, internal and external study days, ensuring the sharing of
information and reflection on learning experiences.
To participate in induction and
training programmes for new/less experienced colleagues.
Leadership
To participate in supervision and
appraisal processes in line with Wheelchair Service and Trust Guidelines.
To carryout designated ordering and
maintenance of stock, equipment and resources.
To carryout administrative and
housekeeping duties connected to the day to day running of the department.
To plan and prioritise clinical and
non-clinical tasks with guidance from Wheelchair Therapists.
To comply with codes of practice,
departmental and trust policies, procedures and guidelines.
To communicate all relevant
information regarding the service to the Wheelchair Therapy Team /Supervisor.
To demonstrate an awareness of Risk
Management and apply to clinical and non-clinical situations.
To ensure the safe use of equipment
by self and others.
To undertake any other duties
delegated and appropriate to the grade
To be aware of the boundaries of
the role and not work outside these responsibilities.
