Clinical
* Manage own caseload in accordance with the needs of the post.
* Collaborate with service users, family, carers and other staff in treatment / intervention planning and in the provision of support and advice.
* Follow treatment plans as determined and delegated by a Therapist including assisting in the provision of education and advice to service users on the use of enabling equipment.
* Carry out duties related to the planning, organisation and maintenance of Therapy programmes as directed by the Therapist.
* Carry out generic programmes and groups for service users to the specifications agreed with the Therapist Supervisor and treating Therapists.
* Liaise with other staff and agencies in the provision of therapeutic programmes as directed by Therapist Supervisor.
* Prepare resources for assessment / intervention for clinic appointments, home visits and group interventions.
* Prepare the environment for group or 1:1 interventions according to service user needs and therapeutic goals, as directed by the Therapist and/or Therapist Manager.
* Work directly with service users under the direction of a Therapist or Therapy Manager, providing intervention in both individual and group settings for example:
* Assist service users with training and rehabilitation
* Assist service users with quality of life interventions e.g.:
* Providing opportunities for service users to engage in purposeful activities.
* Providing opportunities for service users to maintain appropriate occupational roles and habits.
* Providing opportunities for service users to maintain / develop a sense of personal empowerment and esteem.
* Providing opportunities for service users to maintain / develop occupational performance ability, including, cognitive skills, social interaction and physical ability.
* Deliver a therapeutic intervention, observing the general performance, behavior and ability of individuals during therapeutic interventions.
* Record intervention outcomes as appropriate and report outcomes to the Therapist.
* Maintain accurate records of service user assessments and interventions. Maintain clinical notes relating to clinical work in service user files in accordance with local service protocols.
* Maintain professional standards in relation to consent, confidentiality, ethics and legislation.
* Carry out joint home assessments / follow up home visits with the supervising Therapist.
* Only carry out techniques/programmes approved by the Therapist and seek the assistance of the Therapist in changing any aspect of the patient's treatment or in discontinuing treatment.
* Liaise with the Therapist or Therapy Manager, regarding patient's progress and in organising group activities. Observe patient's behaviour, response and ability and report back to the Therapist or Therapy Manager.
* Will ensure the privacy and dignity of the patient is respected at all times.
* Assist with moving and handling of patients.
* Assist patients with toileting and transfers.
* Transfer and accompany or direct patients to and from treatment.
* Run various group activities as directed by the therapist.
* Prepare the patients and environment pre/post treatment as directed by the therapists.
* Assist in maintaining order, cleanliness and tidiness of treatment areas in accordance with hospital infection control and departmental guidelines.
* Maintain equipment in a clean and safe condition, e.g. wax, hot packs etc., bring to and from treatment areas and complete routine equipment checks.
* Supervise patients when required.
* Assist in administrative tasks as required.
* Assist in equipment testing and maintaining service records.
* Undertake other duties within the hospital as specified by the therapy manager
* Undertake other appropriate responsibilities consistent with the nature of the post.