Job Description

To carry out assessments and therapy activities with patients with non-complex needs. This will include gathering of history and physical examination in order to plan and deliver an effective therapy intervention following Trust clinical standards, guidelines and SOPS Prepare patients for treatment ensuring a safe environment. To assist patients with independent prescribed practice provided by registered therapists. To work alongside therapists/other assistants to run patient activity groups as required.



To be required to work alone in line with relevant policies. To lead on audits as requested by the team lead, including audits to review compliance with documentation standards Modify and update care and therapy goal plans to reflect patient needs and participate in weekly goal setting meetings. Make referrals to other agencies e.g Outpatient Therapies or Discharge to assess Assist in ordering relevant equipment to promote patients independence. Monitor stock and keep up-to-date with documentation i.e.



filing and photocopying. With training and under guidance from Therapists provide pre-operative assessment for elective Orthopaedic patients The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and promote safeguarding by implementing the Trusts policies and procedures, acting promptly on concerns, communicating effectively and sharing information appropriately. If successful this vacancy will require an enhanced DBS check at a cost of 54.90. This cost will be deducted from your first Trust salary In addition to this it will be a condition of your employment that you will join the DBS update service and pay the annual subscription fee of 16