Central London Community Health Trust

Hospice Therapy Assistant

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Job summary

Hospice Therapy Assistant - Band 4 - St Charles Centre for Health and Wellbeing

An opportunity has arisen for a keen and proactive person to join the multidisciplinary palliative care team based at Pembridge Hospice. We support people living with a life-limiting illness to live life to the fullest.

The role will involve supporting and assisting the occupational therapist and physiotherapist to deliver rehabilitative palliative care to patients, face-to-face and online, in outpatient appointments, groupwork and home visits. Duties include clinical and administrative tasks. A full training and induction programme will be given to ensure the post holder achieves the required level of skill.

We are based at St Charles Centre for Health and Wellbeing, a short walk from Ladbroke Grove station and we see patients in Brent, Kensington and Chelsea and Hammersmith and Fulham.

You must have strong communication skills and be able to work autonomously to prioritise their responsibilities. You should have knowledge of the roles of occupational therapists and physiotherapists working in palliative care.

Previous experience working as part of a therapy or palliative care team would be advantageous.

For further information please email mike.griffin@nhs.net

Main duties of the job

The palliative rehabilitation assistant is an active member of a team providing high quality, evidence-based rehabilitation for patients with life-limiting illnesses in community, day hospice and inpatient settings.

The rehabilitation assistant will take referrals from the occupational therapist and physiotherapist. They will work both independently and with supervision to deliver individualised therapeutic treatment, working towards patient-centred goals. They will hold and plan their own caseload together with advice and support from therapy staff.

They will see patients as lone workers, monitor the patient's condition and progress and report back to the occupational therapist and physiotherapist.

Palliative patients often have complex and fluctuating physical, social, emotional and psychological needs because of their health condition and varying treatment including surgery, radiotherapy and chemotherapy.

About us

Just as we care about our patients' wellbeing, we care about yours!

We can offer you:

A comprehensive induction into the community service followed by a local induction to introduce you to the role
Single occupancy accommodation in Central London - (we can help you find accommodation in London, support you with your deposit)
Support with gaining your driving license *T&C's apply
Car lease scheme *T&C's apply
Flexible working options
Annual travel card loan
Training, support and development in your career

To have a full look at our benefits and what it's like working for us please go here: https://www.clch.nhs.uk/job/pay-and-benefits

Date posted

27 September 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£30,279 to £33,116 a year Per Annum, inclusive of HCAS

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

824-INNER-10596

Job locations

St Charles Centre for Health and Wellbeing

London

W10 6DZ

Job description

Job responsibilities

Devise and implement a recommended individual therapy programme, approved by the qualified therapists, or implement a therapy programme devised by the qualified therapists. These programmes will include activities such as exercises, safe mobility practice, personal care, non-pharmacological symptom management, and feeding. Interventions may be carried out in individual and group settings as appropriate, in outpatients, day hospice or in patients homes. Interventions will be carried out both independently and jointly with the qualified therapists.
Plan and organise groups for patients, including relaxation, exercise and breathlessness.
Demonstrate activities to volunteers and instruct volunteers in how to assist groups.
With direction / guidance from the physiotherapist and / or occupational therapist, use evidence-based principles / current best practise to assess, plan, implement and evaluate interventions.
Work towards rehabilitation goals set by the patient in collaboration with the team and carer as appropriate, appreciating the physical, psychological, social, spiritual, and cultural needs of each patient.
Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for full roles and responsibilities.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Devise and implement a recommended individual therapy programme, approved by the qualified therapists, or implement a therapy programme devised by the qualified therapists. These programmes will include activities such as exercises, safe mobility practice, personal care, non-pharmacological symptom management, and feeding. Interventions may be carried out in individual and group settings as appropriate, in outpatients, day hospice or in patients homes. Interventions will be carried out both independently and jointly with the qualified therapists.
Plan and organise groups for patients, including relaxation, exercise and breathlessness.
Demonstrate activities to volunteers and instruct volunteers in how to assist groups.
With direction / guidance from the physiotherapist and / or occupational therapist, use evidence-based principles / current best practise to assess, plan, implement and evaluate interventions.
Work towards rehabilitation goals set by the patient in collaboration with the team and carer as appropriate, appreciating the physical, psychological, social, spiritual, and cultural needs of each patient.
Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for full roles and responsibilities.

Person Specification

Education/Qualification

Essential

NVQ in Health Studies Level 3 or equivalent knowledge acquired through training, short courses or experience in health or wellbeing.
General school qualifications i.e. GCE/GCSE Maths and English

Desirable

Short courses in palliative care, oncology and/or rehabilitation.

Person Specification

Education/Qualification

Essential

NVQ in Health Studies Level 3 or equivalent knowledge acquired through training, short courses or experience in health or wellbeing.
General school qualifications i.e. GCE/GCSE Maths and English

Desirable

Short courses in palliative care, oncology and/or rehabilitation.

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.

Employer details

Employer name

Central London Community Health Trust

Address

St Charles Centre for Health and Wellbeing

London

W10 6DZ

Employer's website

https://clch.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Central London Community Health Trust

Address

St Charles Centre for Health and Wellbeing

London

W10 6DZ

Employer's website

https://clch.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)