Therapy Assistant Leeds, England
Job description
Duties include. Under the guidance and supervision of the teams clinicians to carry a caseload taking responsibility for implementing and reinforcing health management care plans using a range of nursing and therapeutic techniques. To participate in health assessments and monitoring through pre-set directed observations and information gathering, liaising with service users and carers and other agencies. To provide and monitor the implementation of basic therapy equipment under the direction of a clinician.
To support the checking, managing and session planning of the hydrotherapy and rebound specialist environments collaborating with the physiotherapists and senior support workers. Post requirements are: A keen interest or experience of supporting people with long term health care needs. A keen interest or experience of supporting people with a learning disability. Being able to travel around the city carrying equipment is essential.
Benefits to the post The learning disability service has clear clinical governance pathways and supports professional and service development. Robust clinical and operational supervision structures are in place and peer support through weekly Multi-Disciplinary Team meetings as well as informal support from peers For more information or to arrange a visit contact Anne Nestorenko or Sandra Bell.
