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JOB DESCRIPTION

JOB TITLE: Physiotherapy Assistant - orthopaedics

GRADE: Band 2

DEPARTMENT: In Patient Therapy Department

DIVISION: Clinical Support

SITE/BASE: Watford /St. Albans Hospitals

REPORTS TO: THERAPY TEAM LEAD

ACCOUNTABLE TO: ACUTE THERAPY SERVICES MANAGER

DBS CLEARANCE LEVEL REQUIRED - Enhanced

KEY RELATIONSHIPS:

Physiotherapists, Patients, Administration Team, Doctors, Nursing staff, /occupationalTherapists

JOB SUMMARY:

To work under the supervision of qualified physiotherapy staff, to undertake avariety of tasks (clinical and non-clinical), to support the delivery ofphysiotherapy to patients.

To work in a ward based setting, assisting patients to complete theirtreatment, teaching and correcting when necessary, individually and in groups,and to prepare the environment and equipment. To maintain stock andequipment including reordering.

Non-clinical duties include data inputting and housekeeping which aid theefficient running of the department.

To actively participate in seven day working including weekend workingreflecting the needs of the service.

The main duties and responsibilities :

Clinical

1. To work under the day to day supervision and direction of qualifiedphysiotherapy staff implementing specific tasks for an individual or group ofpatients, as part of their treatment and rehabilitation programmes.

This will include:


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Assisting the patients with functional activities of daily living, includingwalking, standing up from chair or bed, transferring.

Teach and supervise simple exercise programmes for a patientcaseload

Teach the use of walking aids

Basic breathing exercises with patients as part of set programmes andgive advice when needed during physical activity.

Basic clinical advice and reassurance.

2. To assist qualified staff in the treatment of heavily dependent patients, throughrehabilitation handling skills or using hoists, patient handling equipment, etc.

3. To demonstrate developed coordination and patient handling andrehabilitation skills through clinical teaching and observation /competencies, tobe acquired over a period of clinical working with physiotherapists.

4. To take delegated responsibility from the physiotherapists for managing acaseload of patients, and organise own time effectively and efficiently. Usetwo-way communication systems in order to gain information required from the

physiotherapists to enable a safe treatment is carried out.

5. To carry out a specified treatment or programme, making independentjudgements regarding consent, understanding, pain or information from otherMDT members, which require decisions to be made with or without discussionwith the physiotherapist before continuing treatment.

6. To work at all times within set clinical guidelines and procedures comprisinggood physiotherapy practice, and be guided by senior colleagues in doing this.

7. Assess patient understanding of treatment proposals, gain valid informedconsent and have the capacity to work within a legal framework with patientswho lack capacity to consent to treatment.

8. To be involved with the MDT treatment plans for individual patients andthrough communication with physiotherapists, assist in discharge planning.

9. To assess and manage clinical risk within own patient caseload.

10. To be responsible for maintaining up-to-date, accurate and comprehensivepatient treatment records in line with professional and Trust standards of

practice.

11. To be aware at all times of the needs of patients during illness or disability andto promote and encourage independence and restoration of function. Toidentify changes in objective markers analysing observations andmeasurements.

12. To comply with the organisational and departmental policies and procedures.

Communication


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1. To fully communicate with the physiotherapists at all times feeding backinformation regarding patient treatment programmes, condition and dispositioneg compliance. Use two-way communication systems in order to gaininformation required from the physiotherapists to enable a safe treatment iscarried out.

2. Use a range of verbal and non-verbal communication tools to communicateeffectively with patients during treatment programmes, and to help patients

feel supported in self-management of their condition. Some communication ofpatient progress may be discussed with family members and carers whereappropriate.

3. The communication skills of persuasion, motivation, explanation and gaininginformed consent will be used with a wide variety of patients. Issues mayinclude bereavement, grieving, loss of independence, and must be dealt withempathetically and confidentially. Barriers to effective communication willregularly be evident including: cognitive impairment, expressive and receptivecommunication difficulties, embarrassment, anxiety, pain, fear andvisual/hearing impairment. When a barrier is identified strategies to overcome

it will be put into place.

4. To use communication skills to address language and cultural diversity issues.

5. To communicate patient related information effectively, which may includesome complexity, to ensure collaborative working with the Multi DisciplinaryTeam (MDT) members helping to ensure the delivery of a co-ordinatedmultidisciplinary service.

6. To achieve and maintain a competent level of skill using informationtechnology relevant to all areas of practice.

Staff Management / Training

1. To be actively involved in the Trusts Performance Development Programmeand be responsible for complying with your agreed personal developmentprogrammes to meet standard of knowledge and competencies..

2. To maintain own continuous professional development (CPD) by keeping up-to-date with core competencies and progressing ideas of treatment and giveexamples of them within your work. To maintain a portfolio which

demonstrates personal development and shows evidence of reflectivepractice.

3. To attend the Trusts mandatory training.

4. To receive regular clinical supervision.

5. To attend the in-service training programme, for general inpatients and forassistants. May be required to present information at assistant trainingsessions where courses have been attended as part of communicating newskills and knowledge.


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6. To attend physiotherapy staff meetings as appropriate.

Non Clinical and Domestic Duties

1. To prepare the treatment area and tidying up after use, including the disposalof soiled linen and the cleaning of equipment. To include both inpatient areasand outpatient departments.

2. To maintain stock and equipment including reordering.

3. To undertake as directed the collection of data for use in service audit anddata entry. Carry out this data entry using IT skills.


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Effort and Environment

The following information is required for all posts in order for the effort and environmentfactors required for Agenda for Change to be taken into consideration when banding posts.

Information Required Please complete as appropriate for therole

Physical

Examples - the nature, level, frequency and

duration of the physical effort required for thejob e.g. Kneeling, crouching, work inconfined space, sitting, standing, walking,lifting, pulling, running, pushing.

There is an ongoing requirement to exertmoderate physical effort

MentalExamples - the nature, level, frequency andduration of the mental effort required for thejob e.g. Checking documents, calculations,analyzing statistics, operating machinery,microscope work, assessing patients, formalminute taking, teaching.

Also measures whether the postholder willbe subject to interruptions

There is a frequent requirement forconcentration where the work pattern isunpredictable.

EmotionalExamples - the nature, level and frequencyof emotional effort required to undertakeclinical or non-clinical duties that aregenerally considered to be distressing and/oremotionally demanding. E.g. giving un-welcome news to staff/patients, dealing withdifficult situations / circumstances or, caring

for the terminally ill, typing / processingreports / letters transmitting highly distressingevents, managing major change etc.

Occasional exposure to distressing oremotional circumstances.

Working conditions

Examples - the nature, level, frequency andduration of demands arising from adverseenvironmental conditions and hazards whichare unavoidable and required for the job. E.g.Frequent use of a VDU, exposure to extremetemperatures, working at heights, unpleasantsmells, dust / dirt, aggression, noxious

fumes, chemical spills, fleas, lice, body fluids,foul linen.It also includes any exposure to aggressive /challenging behaviour

Occasional exposure to unpleasant workingconditions.

Author:........Jenny Jarvis ............................................

Date:.......................Oct 2015.................................


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WEST HERTFORDSHIRE HOSPITALS NHS TRUST

Job title: Physiotherapy Assistant

Grade: Band 2

Department: In Patient Therapy

Factors Essential requirements Desirable requirements MeasurementE.G:Applicationform/CV/Assessment/Interview

Education &Qualifications:

E.g. Level of Education,

professionalqualification, registrationrequirements, evidenceof further professionaldevelopment etc

Not required for post NVQ/relevantqualifications

surrounding health careor related topics

Knowledge:E.g. Requirement of

technical expertise orknowledge specific tothe role

Health and Safety

Some knowledge ofrelevant areas of theNHS

Experience:Previous experiencerelevant to the postE.g. experience

necessary to effectivelyperform role

Previous experience of

work supporting health orsocial serviceprofessionals in servicedelivery

Patient handling skills

Administrative/Clericalexperience

Person Specification Form


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Factors Essential requirements Desirable requirements MeasurementE.G:Applicationform/CV/Assessment/Interview

Skills and Ability:Additional expertiseacquired through

practice or trainingwhich is a requirementof the post.E.g. Team Leadership,motivational ororganisational skills,communication skillsetc.

Good written/spokenEnglish

Demonstrates goodcommunication skills withcolleagues, otherdisciplines, patients,relatives and carers

Ability to self-motivate

Able to passOccupational Healthscreening

Flexible approach tochanging circumstances

Assertiveness

To clean and ensuredepartmental equipmentis maintained in line withservice standards

Prioritisation/Organisatio

n skills to completedelegated tasks, i.e. timemanagement

Car driver/ability totransport selves betweensites

Car driver/owner

Keyboard skills

Data Entry skills

Good telephone sills,able to receive and giveclear messages

Personal Qualities:Special aptitudesrelating to thedemands of the postE.g. Teamplayer,flexible

Approachable andhelpful, empathic andcaring

Ability to work in a team

Ability to followinstructions


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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION IN SUPPORT OF THE JOB DESCRIPTION

The duties and responsibilities outlined in the job description although comprehensive arenot definitive and you may be required to perform other duties at the request of yourmanager.

This job description is designed to reflect duties currently incorporated in this post. Thesemay change in the light of changes in the service provided by the Trust. Any such changeswill be fully discussed with the post holder.

It is the responsibility of all staff to be aware of the risks in their working environment and toensure that all working practices are undertaken in such a way that risks are minimised. Allstaff must report risks in line with Trust policy and take the necessary action to ensure thatcolleagues, patients and visitors are not exposed to unnecessary or avoidable risk."

APPRAISALSAll staff employed within the Trust will be expected to participate in the annual values basedappraisal process for themselves and any staff accountable to them.

BEHAVIOURAL FRAMEWORKSIn addition to the responsibilities and requirements outlined in this job description, all staff

should refer to the associated behavioural framework relating to their role. These are basedon the Trust's values, define the behaviours all staff are expected to display and underpinorganisational recruitment, appraisal, reward and development processes.

CONFIDENTIALITY AND DATA PROTECTIONDuring the course of your employment, you may see, hear or have access to information onmatters of a confidential nature relating to the work of the Trust or to the health and personalaffairs of patients and staff. Under no circumstances should such information be divulged orpassed on to any unauthorised person(s) or organisations. Disciplinary action may be takenagainst any employee who contravenes this regulation.

If you are involved in any procedures which include access to computer systems or data, youare responsible for your own actions and for ensuring security in compliance with UK/EEClegislation, the Data Protection Act 1984 updated to 1998 (etc) and Trust Policies. Inparticular you should note that security passwords may not be shared or divulged. Mediaenquiries should be referred to the Chief Executives office or in his/her absence, to anyDirector of the Trust.Nothing in this clause restricts the provisions of the Public Interest Disclosure Act 1998.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES

It is the aim of the Trust to ensure that no job applicant or employee receives less favourabletreatment on the grounds of disability, race, sex, colour, nationality or ethnic or nationalorigins or is not placed at a disadvantage by conditions or requirements which cannot be

shown to be justifiable. To this end, the Trust has an Equal Opportunities policy and it is forevery employee to contribute to its success.

HEALTH AND SAFETYYou have a statutory duty to observe all health and safety rules, attend appropriate trainingcourses and take all reasonable care to promote the health and safety at work of yourselfand your fellow employees.Employees must be aware of the responsibilities placed on them under the Health andSafety at Work Act 1974, to ensure that the agreed safety procedures are carried out tomaintain a safe environment for all employees and visitors. In accordance with thislegislation, the post holder has a duty of care to themselves and to others with whom theycome into contact in the course of their work as to report / ensure that any defect which may

affect safety at work is brought to the attention of the appropriate manager.


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NO SMOKING POLICYAll Trust sites are smoke free environments. Staff who fail to comply with the policy will besubject to disciplinary action.

REHABILITATION OF OFFENDERS ACTUnder this Act, offences which are spent need not be revealed to a potential employer.However, there are some occupations which are exempt from the Act. Under theRehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975, all employees of the Trust arenot protected by the Act and therefore employees and applicants do not have a right not to

reveal spent convictions if asked. Further information can be found via:https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/disclosure-and-barring-service

SAFEGUARDING CHILDREN & VULNERABLE ADULTS

WHHT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young peopleand vulnerable adults; and expects all staff and post holders to share this commitment byunderstanding their role in effective safeguarding. Staff are obliged to disclose to the Trustduring employment any pending criminal convictions, including cautions, and any otherinformation relevant to the safeguarding of children or vulnerable adults.

INFECTION PREVENTION AND CONTROL

Infection Prevention and Control is everybody's responsibility. All staff, both clinical and nonclinical must adhere to the Trusts Infection Prevention and Control policies, procedures andguidelines at all times. When necessary staff should liaise with the Infection Prevention andControl Team (IPCT) and act on any advice given. Staff must attend regular infectionprevention and control mandatory update training

HEALTH CLEARANCE

All appointments are conditional upon prior health clearance. Failure to provide continuingsatisfactory evidence if required, e.g. of immunization, will be regarded as a breach ofcontract

PROFESSIONAL REGISTRATION

Staff undertaking work which requires professional registration are responsible for ensuringthat they are registered with the appropriate professional body and that they comply with anyCodes of Conduct applicable to that profession. Proof of registration must be produced onappointment and at any time subsequently on request.

WORK VISA/ PERMITS/LEAVE TO REMAINIf you are a non-resident of the UK or EEA you are required to have a valid work visa andleave to remain in the UK, which is renewed as required. The Trust is unable to employ orcontinue to employ you if you require but do not have a valid work visa and/or leave toremain in the UK.

NHS CONSTITUTIONThe NHS Constitution establishes the principles and values of the NHS in England. Youshould aim to maintain the highest standards of care and service, treat every individual withcompassion and respect, take responsibility for the care you provide and your widercontribution, take up training and development opportunities provided, raise any genuineconcern you may have about a risk, malpractice or wrongdoing at work, involve patients,their families and carers fully in decisions, be open if anything goes wrong and contribute to aclimate where the reporting of, and learning from, errors is encouraged. You should view theservices you provide from a patients standpoint and contribute to providing fair and equitableservices for all. The above is a brief summary; you are encouraged to access the fulldocument at: www/nhs.uk/constitution
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DIGNITY & RESPECTThe Trust requires that you treat others with dignity and respect and that you do not harassor otherwise discriminate against any other member of staff, patient or visitor to the Trust oremployees of any associated employers or contractors of the Trust on the grounds of race,colour, sex, age, disabilities, religious beliefs or sexual orientation.

RISK MANAGEMENTAll staff have a responsibility to report all clinical and non-clinical accidents or incidents

promptly and when requested to co-operate with any investigation undertaken.

CONFLICT OF INTERESTSYou may not without the consent of the Trust engage in any outside employment and inparticular you are disqualified from an appointment as a chair or Non-Executive Director ofanother NHS Trust whilst you are employed by this Trust. In accordance with the TrustsConflict of Interest Policy you must declare to your manager all private interests which couldpotentially result in personal gain as a consequence of your employment position in theTrust. The NHS Code of Conduct and Standards of Business Conduct for NHS Staff requireyou to declare all situations where you or a close relative or associate has a controllinginterest in a business or in any activity which may compete for any NHS contracts to supplygoods or services to the Trust. You must therefore register such interests with the Trust,

either on appointment or subsequently.

REVIEWThis job description will be reviewed annually and may be amended in light of changingbusiness needs of the Trust.

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