Therapy Assistant

Reference

PRI96350

Location

The Priory Hospital Enfield, 15 Church Street, Edmonton, London, N9 9DY

Priory Group Division

Healthcare

Salary

23463.00

Hours

37.5

Vacancy Type

Permanent - Full Time

Job Advert Role Description

Main Purpose
Provides assistance to professional and clinical staff with the planning, implementation and evaluation of therapy and care plans in order to support the mental, emotional, physical and social well-being of assigned clients. Key Accountabilities Quality
1. Supports senior staff as part of the care and therapy planning process, assisting with tests, exercises and examinations as directed.
2. Assists trained staff with the preparation, planning and delivery of group and one-to-one occupational, therapeutic and recreational activities; observing, recording and reporting patient responses to the assigned clinician as appropriate. All clinical work to be observed or monitored.
3. Assists with the reception, orientation and induction of new patients ensuring they are comfortable and familiar with the environment and to impart essential information regarding emergency procedures.
4. Ensures the effective, timely and accurate updating of clinical records, case files and computerised information systems as directed while responding to routine enquiries and standard requests for information in accordance with policies and procedures.
5. Contributes to surveys, audits and clinical research projects assisting with the collection, analysis and presentation of data and information as directed.

 

Knowledge & Skills
The role holder will require GCSE / O-Levels (A-C) or a relevant NVQ2.
Experience
Previous experience gained within a relevant healthcare environment.
Autonomy & Impact
The majority of tasks and activities are routine. More complex tasks, interventions or activities will be directed or supervised by a senior member of staff. The role holder is responsible for addressing routine incidents and issues referring more unusual occurrences to senior staff.
Intelligent Problem Solving
The role holder has some flexibility in altering the sequence of routine tasks and a creative approach is required when facilitating therapy sessions where they are encouraged to contribute ideas and suggestions, which lead to improvements in exercises and activities.

Closing Date

31/10/2024