JOB DESCRIPTION

JOB TITLE Therapy Assistant

PAY BAND Band 3
DIVISION
DEPARTMENT Community Rehabilitation Team
LOCATION/BASE Bevan House, Nantwich / Verdin House, Northwich
RESPONSIBLE TO Service Line Manager
ACCOUNTABLE TO Community rehabilitation Team Manager

Organisational Chart

Service Line Manager

Community Rehabilitation Team

Manager

Advanced Clinical Specialist

Therapists

Clinical Specialist Therapists Therapy Assistants

JOB PURPOSE
To assist therapy staff to provide high quality interventions in the patients home
environment in community settings by the delivery of therapy independently or jointly
with the therapist, in individual, group and multi-disciplinary settings.

To assist the delivery of therapy through the maintenance and preparation of therapy
equipment and materials

To contribute to service development.

SERVICE DELIVERY
Clinical
To carry out specified assessments, interventions and programmes under the
direct supervision of a qualified clinician.

To report progress of patients during the implementation of planned

interventions and programmes.

To work with an individual or group in a variety of settings appropriate to the

patients need.

To respect the individuality, values, cultural and religious diversity of patients,

contributing to the provision of a service sensitive to these needs.

To ensure patient safety and dignity at all times, using relevant methods to
manage patients with challenging behaviours.

To utilise effective communication skills to ensure clinical advice and

treatment programmes are delivered sensitively.

To liaise with members of the multidisciplinary team following discussion with

a qualified clinician.

To ensure accurate, up-to-date clinical records are kept, ensuring their

security and confidentiality at all times.

To record and submit clinical activity data as required by the Trust in an

accurate and timely manner.

To be responsible for safe and competent use of equipment including the

provision of support, education and training to other staff, patients and carers
as required.

To be responsible for the maintenance, cleaning, monitoring and loan of

equipment, maintaining its security at all times and keeping accurate records
as required.

To be responsible for ordering and stock control of materials and equipment

as required.

To support administrative and housekeeping duties as required.

GOVERNANCE

To maintain an awareness of relevant new and current professional, Trust and

developmental standards, policies, procedures and guidelines, ensuring
compliance.

To support the implementation of national & professional guidelines e.g. NICE

To be a member of a relevant professional association, attending regional and

national meetings/conferences as required.

Ensure compliance with Trust policies, procedures and guidelines for self and
others, by taking action/alerting senior management team if practice appears
to contravene policy, or if concerned about any aspect of patient care.

MANAGERIAL/LEADERSHIP

To demonstrate appropriate time management and organisation skills.

To contribute ideas to enable the development and implementation of service

improvements.

To contribute to the delivery of service objectives and designated projects.

To contribute to relevant departmental meetings.

EDUCATION/LEARNING
To contribute to the delivery of formal and informal training to patients and
carers.

To assist in the preparation of training materials and organisation of group

sessions as required.

Take responsibility for own learning and development by recognising and

taking advantage of all opportunities to learn, including full participation in
KSF/appraisal, supervision, action learning and by maintaining a
professional/personal portfolio of learning.

Audit and Research

To contribute to departmental clinical audit, including the collection and
collation of data.

This job description is an outline of the role and function. It is not intended to
describe all specific tasks.
 All staff at MCHFT have a responsibility to:

Maintain active registration status

Always act in accordance with professional Codes of Conduct and guiding
documents
Where applicable, always act in accordance with the Code of Conduct for
NHS Managers,
Maintain up to date skills and knowledge
Maintain an awareness of patient led service issues
Maintain a professional/personal portfolio
Adhere to all Trust policy, procedures and guidelines.
Adhere to Trust standards of behaviour and expected performance
Comply with Infection Prevention and Control (IP&C) policies and procedures
as appropriate to their role and responsibilities in their individual work setting.
Staff are required to be personally accountable for their actions and be
responsible for their own compliance in relation to IP&C polices, protocols or
advice.
Ensure they work in accordance with local procedures and report any issues
which they consider to be a risk to the health and safety of themselves and/or
others.
Act in accordance with the Trusts values and behaviours
Where applicable to participate in and provide data on the efficacy of
treatment and specialties

Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is looking to ensure that we provide
equity of services across seven days of the week with a vision to achieve this goal by
2017. This post may be reviewed in line with this plan and in some cases an
element of weekend working may be required
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 PERSON SPECIFICATION JOB TITLE

ESSENTIAL DESIRABLE ASSE

SS BY
QUALIFICATI BTEC National Diploma in a
ONS 5 GCSEs including English and Maths or relevant subject
KNOWLEDG equivalent or A
E/ NVQ 3 or equivalent in care or related 2 relevant A levels I
PREVIOUS subject Successful completion or R
An understanding of the role of the
EXPERIENCE currently undertaking ECDL S
professions
An understanding of confidentiality or equivalent
Experience of working within a care
environment or with the relevant patient An understanding of the role
group of the assistant

Experience of working as a
therapy assistant

SKILLS
Effective communication and A
listening skills I
Ability to work as part of a team R
Good organisational skills S
Ability to follow verbal and written
instructions
Ability to teach practical skills
Computer literate.

Specific Job Ability to work single handed with Takes own initiative and A
requirement individual patients in a supported seeks appropriate guidance I
s environment working under the R
supervision of qualified staff S

Ability to carry out basic

administrative and housekeeping
duties

VALUES A commitment to quality and A

safety. I
Recognition of the importance of R
showing respect, dignity and
compassion to patients and
colleagues.
A listening, learning and leading
approach.
A commitment to work together to
create the best outcomes.
Must demonstrate the Trusts
values around both raising
concerns at work, and how to treat
others who raise concerns.
BEHAVIOUR Must be willing to act as a role A
S model. I
Must be willing to take personal R
responsibility.
Must have the courage to speak
up.
Must value and appreciate the
worth of others.
PHYSICAL Good attendance record A
REQUIREME I
NTS Ability to perform a wide range of R
(Reasonable duties according to the Job
adjustments Description
will be made
under the Ability to travel to various
Disability settings, hospital, clinic and
Discriminatio community / Car Driver
n Act)

KEY: Application form = A Interview = I References = R Skills test = S