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Location
Epsom, Surrey | United Kingdom
Job description
1. To carry out assessments of patients needs as directed by Neuro Clinicians- Walking aid assessments, bathing assessments and assessments forspecific pieces of equipment as requested by therapy or nursing staff.- More in depth assessments of patients deemed suitable by NeuroClinicians these may include certain routine neuro patients, more complex generic assessments of patients needs, initial assessment of patients discharged from Acute settings to check they are safe and determine any unmet needs which can then be addressed- To be able to identify more complex issues that need assessment byqualified clinicians 2. To implement therapy programmes both to individuals and provide feedback to therapists- To carry out programmes devised by therapists using a range of techniques which the post holder has been deemed competent to do. - To plan patient care plans for the approval of the appropriate neuro clinician and implement them, reviewing patient progress and adapting the plan as needed. - Provide feedback at all stages of patients progres - To work jointly with neuro clinicans in cases which are complex - To be responsible for assessing and managing clinical risk in relation own caseload, seeking guidance where appropriate - Will not attempt any procedure without appropriate training and being deemed as competent to carry it out 3. To contribute to the evaluations of therapeutic interventions including planning discharge- To set SMART goals with patients, adapting them as the patientprogresses.- To be able to monitor progress with appropriate outcome measures,adjusting treatment as appropriate. 4. To be able to prioritise work load- To plan day-to-day workload- To be able to identify factors involved in making decisions with regard toprioritisation- To be able to prioritise the referrals to rehabilitation assistants on a dailybasis. 5. To provide support to clients, their carers and other professionals involved in a patients care- To use listening skills and be aware of the issues and of how to respond toquestions and anxieties. This requires empathy, sensitivity and goodinterpersonal skills, especially when a patient has barriers to understanding.- To liaise with family, carers or other involved with a patients care in order to teach exercise programmes for them to supervise. 6. To participate within the multi-disciplinary team within the Neuro Service- To attend weekly patient review meeting and make contributions to goalsetting, and the review process. 7. To participate in writing progress notes- To maintain timely patient progress notes- To abide by the record keeping standards of SDHC 8. To be involved in service projects and developments- To contribute to and support any projects for improving the Neuro service 9. To keep clinical skills updated by attending study days and training 10. To maintain personal and professional development- To take part in CPD- Attend in-service training above.- To participate in SDHCs appraisal scheme and formulate a personaldevelopment plan- To participate in Clinical supervision 11. To fulfil any specific tasks as requested by the Team Leader or other therapists 12. To maintain complete confidentiality of all information concerning patients that may be known or acquired in the course of work. 13. To adhere to all policies and procedures of the Neuro Rehabilitation Service andSDHC.
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Salary
£26.41k - £28.98k per annum
