Patient advocate Work, Jobs in Manchester, Gtm (with Salaries)

Therapy Assistant
East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust —Blackburn
- £25,760 - £27,476 a year
- Full-time
- Hospital
- Rehabilitation centre
- IT
4d
Specialist Domestic Abuse Worker (Midwifery Service)
The Pankhurst Trust (incorporating Manchester Women's Aid) —Manchester
- From £30,337.52 a year
- Full-time
- Working with children
- Bachelor's degree
- Communication skills
- Bereavement leave
- Sick pay
Quick apply
7d
Support Worker - Mental Health
Caring Alternatives Limited —Bolton
- £13.40 an hour
- Full-time
- Medication administration
- In-person
- Care plans
- Annual leave
- Flexible schedule
Quick apply
2d
Staff Nurse - Endoscopy
Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust —Salford
- £32,073 - £39,043 a year
- Full-time
- Leadership
- Communication skills
- Annual leave
4d
Private Services Operations Manager
Well Pharmacy —Manchester
- Organisational skills
- Communication skills
Chief Clinical Information Officer (Nursing and AHP)
The Christie NHS Foundation Trust —Manchester
- £79,504 - £91,609 a year
- Full-time
- Management
- Leadership
- Communication skills
- Annual leave
4d
Deputy Head of Healthcare - HMP Forest Bank
Spectrum Community Health CIC —Pendlebury
- £57,528 - £64,750 a year
- Full-time
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
2d
Senior Practitioner (SURP) - Home Based Treatment Team
Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust —Wigan
- £49,387 - £56,515 a year
- Full-time
- Remote
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
11d
Experienced Optical Assistant
Artingstall Opticians —Hyde
- From £24,000 a year
- Part-time
- Anatomy knowledge
- Laboratory experience
- Bachelor's degree
- Employee discount
Quick apply
Clinical Team Leader ICRAS Coordinators
Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust —Prescot
- £49,387 - £56,515 a year
- Full-time
- Mentoring
- Care plans
- Leadership
1d
Critical Care Transport Assistant
St John Ambulance —Warrington
- £12.85 an hour
- Overtime
- Driving
- Patient care
- Employee assistance programme
- Employee discount
Charity Fundraiser
East Lancashire Hospice —Blackburn
- £26,000 - £40,000 a year
- Part-time
- Hospice
- Annual leave
Bank Support Worker
Healey Care Limited —Rochdale
- From £14.24 an hour
- Call to connect
- Care experience
- Cooking
- In-person
- Free parking
Quick apply
10d
Palliative Care Clinical Nurse Specialist
Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust —Huddersfield
- £38,682 - £46,580 a year
- Full-time
- Hospital
- Patient care
- Communication skills
9d
Private Dental Associate
Synergy Dental Clinic —Adlington
- £80,000 - £150,000 a year
- Part-time
- Bachelor's degree
- In-person
Quick apply
13d
Hospital Account Manager
IQVIA —Warrington
- Communication skills
Lead Theatre Practitioner – Anaesthetics/Recovery
Circle Health Group —St Helens
- Up to £48,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hospital
- Mentoring
- Leadership
- Employee discount
- Life insurance
Paediatric Physiotherapist - Acute and Community
East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust —Blackburn
- £32,073 - £48,117 a year
- Full-time
- English
- SharePoint
- Leadership
- Annual leave
7d
Senior Brand Manager DTC, Ostomy Care
Convatec —Runcorn
- Full-time
- Bachelor's degree
- Continuous improvement
- Communication skills
11d
Account Manager (Orthopaedics)
Smith & Nephew —Manchester
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Sales
- Travel
- Business
- Annual leave
- Employee discount

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Therapy Assistant

East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust -
Blackburn

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Job details

Full-time
£25,760 - £27,476 a year
4 days ago

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Full job description

ELHT Acute Therapy services are looking to recruit an integrated Physiotherapy/Occupational Therapy Assistant to join them working in our Integrated therapy teams within the Medical/ Surgical/ Orthopaedic inpatient services, supporting patients who are in hospital providing rehabilitation under the direction of a Therapist and enabling them to be discharged at the earliest opportunity to their own home whenever possible.

Please note: this advert may close early if we receive a high volume of applications.

This role will entail either working alongside a Therapist to support an individuals treatment session, following a treatment plan set by a therapist, interviewing and undertaking some initial work with the patient independently or assisting the patient home providing equipment in the patients’ home, you will be expected to be able to transport yourself across into the community setting.

You will also be expected to report back to the therapy staff and the multidisciplinary teams on the wards.

In addition to clinical tasks there will be some elements of administration including ordering of equipment for patients and recording data and patient treatment information.

The successful candidate must have a clear understanding of the roles of the Physiotherapists and the Occupational therapists in the acute hospital setting, have previous experience working in a caring environment and be able to communicate effectively and clearly with both patients and all members of the Multidisciplinary team.

In return we will offer the successful candidate training, development and regular supervision.

Therapy services run over 7 days, 8am – 8pm therefore the successful applicant will be expected to work on a 7 day rota and must also be prepared if required to work across hospital sites.

The Trust is committed to creating a well managed, flexible working environment that supports staff and promotes their welfare and development.

We are committed to promoting equality and diversity; we value the contribution of individual talent, skills, knowledge and experience and aim for a workforce demography representative of the local community.

We operate Zero Tolerance to aggression, violence, bullying and harassment. We will make reasonable adjustments to ensure our recruitment and selection process is accessible to all. Flexible Working applications will be considered. The Trust operates a No Smoking Policy.

MAIN DUTIES

Undertake specific delegated assessment tasks as requested Occupational Therapists and Physiotherapists.

Contribute to the setting of appropriate treatment goals in liaison with the therapist and the patient.

Deliver part or all of a treatment plan as prescribed by a qualified Occupational Therapist or Physiotherapist.

Give both verbal and written feedback about the progress of a patient’s treatment programme to the therapist in charge of the case.

Contribute to the development, modification and evaluation of individual programmes in conjunction with a qualified Occupational Therapist or Physiotherapist

Undertake risk assessment and report back on, and document risk, seeking advice as required, in accordance with policy and procedures.

Clearly document each intervention in the patient’s case notes, as outlined in organisational policy and procedures.

Prescribe equipment/ assistive technology and minor adaptations to facilitate independence within agreed guidelines.

Record patient contact statistics.

Assist with the day to day running of the department.

Is a member of the team and shares information as required.

Maintain treatment areas and equipment used to an appropriate standard in accordance with health and safety, infection control and other relevant guidance.

Gain valid informed consent from the patient for any individual intervention that is carried out.

Carry out general administrative duties as required e.g. filing, etc.

Responsible for material stock levels, including maintenance and ordering of stock as required.

COMMUNICATION

Communicate appropriately and professionally with Therapy staff, other professionals, patients and families.

Liaise with other agencies.

Be responsible for maintaining written or electronic records in line with relevant policies, legislation and guidance.

Have basic IT skills including use of Internet and Email and to be able to use any special programmes relevant to the service.

Advise patients and carers in a variety of ways which may include suggesting techniques/strategies to manage their condition, use of equipment, etc.

Attend and participate in team meetings.

Promote and educate others in the role of Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy, and the importance of both physical ability and occupation to health and well being.

Assist the Integrated Therapy Service in involving service users, their carers and family in service improvements.

Act as an advocate on behalf of patients.

Deal with challenging situations including verbal aggression or distress seeking support as necessary.

TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT

Participate in regular monthly supervision, annual development review and undertake other required in-service training as identified in order to develop the skills required for your work area.

Be willing to undertake relevant further/higher education/training as required.

Complete all required mandatory training.

Share knowledge and experience with other staff members and students.

Develop the skills required for your area of work.

Maintain your own development portfolio.

ORGANISATIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Participate in team and service development and governance activity as required.

Assist with the induction of new staff.

Work towards achieving service and organisational objectives.

Able to deal sensitively with complaints following procedures and directing them to an appropriate person within the team.

PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Comply with the professional bodies’ Codes of Ethics and Professional Conduct as they relate to support worker role, national and local policies, and procedures and guidance.

Be aware of and fulfil responsibilities under the Health and Safety at Work Act, organisational and departmental policies around Health and Safety, and other procedures and guidance in this area.

Understand the need to act in the best interests of service users at all times.

Understand the need to respect, and so far as possible uphold the rights, dignity, values and autonomy of every service user.

Understand your role in the diagnostic and therapeutic process and in maintaining health and well being.

Practise in a non-discriminatory manner.

Exercise a professional duty of care.

Know the limits of your practice and when to seek advice.

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patient advocate jobs in manchester, gtm

Therapy Assistant

Specialist Domestic Abuse Worker (Midwifery Service)

Support Worker - Mental Health

Staff Nurse - Endoscopy

Private Services Operations Manager

Chief Clinical Information Officer (Nursing and AHP)

Deputy Head of Healthcare - HMP Forest Bank

Senior Practitioner (SURP) - Home Based Treatment Team

Experienced Optical Assistant

Clinical Team Leader ICRAS Coordinators

Critical Care Transport Assistant

Charity Fundraiser

Bank Support Worker

Palliative Care Clinical Nurse Specialist

Private Dental Associate

Hospital Account Manager

Lead Theatre Practitioner – Anaesthetics/Recovery

Paediatric Physiotherapist - Acute and Community

Senior Brand Manager DTC, Ostomy Care

Account Manager (Orthopaedics)

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