Job summary
Therapy Assistant - Plaster Room
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join Alder Hey's Outpatient Team as a Therapy Assistant in the Plaster Room.
We are seeking a caring and enthusiastic individual to assist in delivering high standards of care and a positive patient experience for children and young people in our Outpatients Department. The role of the Therapy Assistant will support our Team of Specialist Orthopaedic Practitioners in providing a comprehensive plaster service to children, young people and their families and contribute to the smooth running of the service.
Experience of working in a care environment with children/young people is advantageous, however not essential, as on the job training will be delivered
Main duties of the job
To be an integral member of the plaster room team, assisting the Specialist Orthopaedic Practitioners to deliver management and treatment of the children referred to the service.
To participate in the delivery of assessments and treatment plans agreed by the Clinical Teams, delivering a high standard of paediatric care and providing on-going liaison and reporting any changes or developments in the patient's presentation to the nursing or medical staff, as indicated
To monitor and maintain condition and cleaning of equipment, in accordance with departmental policies
To monitor levels of equipment and order as required, ensuring that stocks are maintained and stored appropriately
To assist with recording of statistics and development of audits of the service. Contribute to and maintain databases, under guidance
To process referrals and prepare records as required
Please note this is a summary, see job description for full details of duties and responsibilities
About us
As one of Europe's biggest and busiest children's hospitals, at Alder Hey Children's NHS Foundation Trust, we treat everything from common illnesses to highly complex and specialist conditions.In addition to our main hospital site, we offer paediatric services at a number of community sites and hold local clinics across Merseyside, Cumbria, Shropshire, Wales and the Isle of Man. We also provide specialist inpatient care for children with complex mental health needs in our recently relocated and newly opened state of the art facility.
Alder Hey has a thriving research portfolio and leads research into children's medicines, infection, inflammation and oncology. We are becoming recognised as one of the world's leaders in children's healthcare and research. We contribute to public health, lead cutting-edge research and teach the next generation of children's specialists. Alongside this is ourInnovation Hub, a dedicated space where clinicians and industries can come together to create new products and technologies.
We know that a children's hospital is different and that our job is more than just treating an illness. To us, every child is an individual. As well as giving them the very best care, we set out to make them feel happy, safe and confident as they play, learn and grow. At Alder Hey we are here to look after a child and their family and that includes mums, dads, brothers and sisters.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To have knowledge of and comply with organisational and department policies and procedures
To be accountable for all aspects of own work
Participate in service training, meetings internal/external courses
Actively participate in the PDR process
Use effective communication tools, verbal and non-verbal to communicate treatment programmes to patients who may have barriers to understanding or communicating,
To participate in the delivery of care/treatment agreed with the Specialist Practitioner
To undertake skilled support work to treat patients,at times to work without direct supervision, prioritising own workload
To organise the maintenance, safety checking and repair of aids and equipment
Be responsible for administrative arrangements as required by the Team
Please note this is a summary, see job description for full details of duties and responsibilities
Job description
Job responsibilities
To have knowledge of and comply with organisational and department policies and procedures
To be accountable for all aspects of own work
Participate in service training, meetings internal/external courses
Actively participate in the PDR process
Use effective communication tools, verbal and non-verbal to communicate treatment programmes to patients who may have barriers to understanding or communicating,
To participate in the delivery of care/treatment agreed with the Specialist Practitioner
To undertake skilled support work to treat patients,at times to work without direct supervision, prioritising own workload
To organise the maintenance, safety checking and repair of aids and equipment
Be responsible for administrative arrangements as required by the Team
Please note this is a summary, see job description for full details of duties and responsibilities
Person Specification
Scoring system
Essential
- Education and Training - English and Maths GCSE or equivalent, grade A-C or willingness to undertake
- Experience of - Evidence of working in a caring environment
- Knowledge of - Evidence of attendance on relevant courses e.g., safeguarding, movement and handling. o Ability to recognise and interpret changes in the presentation of patients o Evidence of good communication skills both written and verbal, enabling the post holder to communicate with professionals, carers and children and those who may have communication difficulties o Understand the concept of confidentiality o Proven commitment to ongoing training
- Skills - o To be able to work with minimal supervision /unsupervised o To be flexible and able to work in a variety of community areas o Physical ability to carry out any therapeutic handling required o Ability to keep accurate and legible patient records and statistical information o Ability to carry out agreed treatment plans under the direction of a qualified Practitioner
- Personal Attributes - o Proven ability to compliment the dynamics of the existing team
Desirable
- Education and Training - o NVQ level 2/3 equivalent in a healthcare related topic or equivalent breadth of experience*
- Experience of - o Experience of working with children o Experience with children with a disability/learning disability
- Knowledge of - o To have a basic understanding of paediatric medical conditions
- Skills - o Be able to recognise the differing needs of individual children. o Basic IT skills o Evidence of attendance on relevant courses
- Personal Attributes - o Able to show initiative through suggestions and ideas
Person Specification
Scoring system
Essential
- Education and Training - English and Maths GCSE or equivalent, grade A-C or willingness to undertake
- Experience of - Evidence of working in a caring environment
- Knowledge of - Evidence of attendance on relevant courses e.g., safeguarding, movement and handling. o Ability to recognise and interpret changes in the presentation of patients o Evidence of good communication skills both written and verbal, enabling the post holder to communicate with professionals, carers and children and those who may have communication difficulties o Understand the concept of confidentiality o Proven commitment to ongoing training
- Skills - o To be able to work with minimal supervision /unsupervised o To be flexible and able to work in a variety of community areas o Physical ability to carry out any therapeutic handling required o Ability to keep accurate and legible patient records and statistical information o Ability to carry out agreed treatment plans under the direction of a qualified Practitioner
- Personal Attributes - o Proven ability to compliment the dynamics of the existing team
Desirable
- Education and Training - o NVQ level 2/3 equivalent in a healthcare related topic or equivalent breadth of experience*
- Experience of - o Experience of working with children o Experience with children with a disability/learning disability
- Knowledge of - o To have a basic understanding of paediatric medical conditions
- Skills - o Be able to recognise the differing needs of individual children. o Basic IT skills o Evidence of attendance on relevant courses
- Personal Attributes - o Able to show initiative through suggestions and ideas
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
