Therapy Assistant- Oncology and Haematology

The successful candidate will support the Therapy and Multidisciplinary team to provide therapeutic intervention to patients and facilitate hospital discharges. You will work closely with qualified Physiotherapists and Occupational Therapists who will provide guidance and supervision. You will also be an integral part of the therapy department undertaking administrative and support roles as required. Training and ongoing development will be available., 1. To work as a member of the Churchill Oncology and Haematology Therapies Team to plan and provide programmes of therapeutic activity for patients, within the framework laid down by therapists 2. To promote patient goals to enable early and safe discharge from hospital 3. To assist the Therapy Team with a range of duties 4. Implement and evaluate basic therapy interventions for patients in activities relating to their treatment programme 5. To record patient information 6. To input data onto IT systems 7. To maintain rehab equipment in the department, order, clean and communicate with suppliers, 1. To work as a member of the Churchill Oncology and Haematology Therapies Team to plan and provide programmes of therapeutic activity for patients, within the framework laid down by therapists 2. To promote patient goals to enable early and safe discharge from hospital 3. To assist the Therapy Team with a range of duties 4. Implement and evaluate basic therapy interventions for patients in activities relating to their treatment programme 5. To record patient information 6. To input data onto IT systems 7. To maintain rehab equipment in the department, order, clean and communicate with suppliers Communication 1. Exchange and communicate factual information to patients using encouragement, reassurance and tact and overcome barriers to rehabilitation with patients whose understanding is impaired. 2. Maintain accurate, objective up to date patient records according to Trust standards 3. Use a range of verbal and non-verbal communication tools to communicate effectively with patients, to progress rehabilitation and treatment programmes 4. Receive and provide routine information to staff, patients and carers 5. Accept and relay information / messages to / from registered staff, verbally, electronically and in writing as requested 6. To communicate effectively with registered staff to feedback about patient caseload/progress. 7. To participate in regular meetings with other members of the therapy team and multidisciplinary team 8. To deal effectively with patients who have a range of communication and behavioural needs. 9. On an informal basis, to promote the profile of Therapies in the Trust. Clinical Responsibilities 1. To understand a range of procedures which require some theoretical knowledge by practical experience 2. To work flexibly and be able to adjust to the constantly changing demands of the departments 3. To have holistic understanding of patient and family dynamics, the patient's condition and its impact on function 4. To use initiative when responding to changing patient signs i.e. ceasing treatment if patient unwell 5. To assess and formulate treatment plans for routine patients as guided by therapists 6. To assess patients' mobility and issue appropriate equipment 7. To adjust treatment programmes autonomously when clinically appropriate and report changes to the registered practitioner 8. To provide planned advice, support and instruction to patients and where relevant their carers, to promote understanding of the aims of their treatment plan 9. To undertake specific activities relevant to the clinical area which demonstrate advanced technical or support skills that have required specific training. These activities will be carried out autonomously. 10. To prepare, issue and give instruction in the use of equipment to promote rehabilitation and independence within agreed competencies following treatment plan 11. Preparation of the environment and equipment appropriate for the treatment session 12. To provide patient centred and high standard interventions, respecting patient choice and dignity, and working with a multidisciplinary approach to achieving patient goals 13. To assess patient understanding of treatment proposals to gain valid informed consent according to Trust Policy 14. Reporting to the registered practitioner any risks, difficulties or concerns that they themselves or a patient, may identify 15. Liaise effectively by establishing and maintaining professional working relationships with other members of the multidisciplinary team, patients, carers, and relatives. This may include staff from other agencies or localities when a patient's care is being transferred 16. To evaluate emergency situations and act accordingly working within procedures and protocols laid down by the service and the Trust 17. To participate in weekend or evening working as required by the department Professional 1. Work to support therapists in adhering to professional standards and Trust procedures and policies Planning and Organisational Skills 1. To manage own day to day work tasks and prioritise with reference to registered practitioner 2. Work with other registered practitioners across the Trust to support the Therapies Team 3. To assist therapists arranging in-service training, study days etc. 4. To participate in appropriate Clinical Governance activities such as Risk Management, as directed by a registered clinician 5. Prioritise delegated workload and be responsible for own effective time management Service and Personal Development 1. To work within relevant professional standards of practice (CSP, RCOT) adhering to Trust procedures and being prepared to comment on proposals for change. 2. To participate in the development of the therapy services with registered practitioners 3. To participate actively in sharing and receiving in-service training and development, to ensure continuous professional development, as appropriate to grade and experience 4. To assist therapists with inducting new staff to the department 5. Demonstrate non-clinical and clinical duties to new starters 6. To undertake administration tasks to support the therapy services as requested 7. Attend annual mandatory training in line with Trust policies 8. To actively participate in continuing professional development to further own learning and personal development, including regular supervision, peer review and annual appraisal 9. To record continuing professional development in own portfolio, linked to the annual appraisal and personal development plan 10. To share learning, skills and knowledge with other staff members and students 11. To be aware of own limitations and ensure that no task or procedure is carried out until necessary training has been received 12. To contribute towards service reviews and audit and research and development within Therapy services Information and Resource Management 1. To record personally generated clinical observations 2. Ensure all equipment is used appropriately and safely, according to service guidelines and educate other staff members where necessary. 3. Maintain therapy stock levels. 4. Observe a personal duty of care when using equipment. 5. To be aware of criteria for provision of equipment from other organisations in Oxfordshire, and to abide by this criteria. 6. To compile record and collate accurate statistics for treatment interventions in a timely manner accordance with the Therapy guideline and the needs of the service. 7. To be competent using the online equipment ordering system. 8. To use the Trust intranet, EPR systems, PAS and data bases as appropriate for the speciality. 9. To be able to use e-mail for communications across the sites, and to use the therapy IT system for sharing / using information.

we are seeking an enthusiastic, motivated and passionate Therapy Assistant to join the Oncology & Haematology Therapy Team at the Churchill Hospital in Oxford. You must have good communication skills with an ability to show empathy and compassion with a holistic approach to providing patient care. This is an ideal opportunity for those who have had experience working as a Band 3 assistant in a health and/or community setting who is looking to progress their career to Band 4, as well as current Band 4's looking to work in a specialist area.,

• Experience working clinically in a healthcare setting
• Previous experience working as a physiotherapy or therapy assistant
• Understanding of Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy roles in the hospital setting
• Ability to work under the direction of others as well as use own initiative
• Demonstrates effective team working
• Excellent communication skills
  
  Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest NHS teaching trusts in the country. It provides a wide range of general and specialist clinical services and is a base for medical education, training and research.
The Trust comprises of four hospitals - the John Radcliffe Hospital, Churchill Hospital and Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre in Headington and the Horton General Hospital in Banbury. Our values, standards and behaviours define the quality of clinical care we offer and the professional relationships we make with our patients, colleagues and the wider community. We call this Delivering Compassionate Excellence and its focus is on our values of compassion, respect, learning, delivery, improvement and excellence. These values put patients at the heart of what we do and underpin the quality healthcare we would like for ourselves or a member of our family. Watch how we set out to deliver compassionate excellence via the OUH YouTube channel., Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest NHS teaching trusts in the country. It provides a wide range of general and specialist clinical services and is a base for medical education, training and research. The Trust comprises four hospitals - the John Radcliffe Hospital, Churchill Hospital and Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre in Headington and the Horton General Hospital in Banbury. Our values, standards and behaviours define the quality of clinical care we offer and the professional relationships we make with our patients, colleagues and the wider community. We call this Delivering Compassionate Excellence and its focus is on our values of compassion, respect, learning, delivery, improvement and excellence. These values put patients at the heart of what we do and underpin the quality healthcare we would like for ourselves or a member of our family. Watch how we set out to deliver compassionate excellence via the OUH YouTube channel.