Job description
Specific Responsibilities To assess, implement and monitor individual rehabilitation plans for our clients in collaboration with the therapy team and under the supervision of the qualified therapists. To plan, set up and lead therapeutic exercise classes under the guidance of the qualified therapists. To teach and demonstrate exercise programmes to clients and their families and/or carers. To provide soft tissue massage techniques as part of a clients rehabilitation plan.
To support and teach other team members some of the basic massage techniques and exercise programmes as appropriate. To involve clients and carers in the development and delivery of goals within the rehabilitation plan. To act upon and escalate issues as required following STEPS guidance and operating procedures. To be compliant with the clinical governance requirements operating within STEPS procedures.
To be involved in clinical audits as and when directed. To contribute and lead on specific projects related to service delivery e.g. exercise groups, education and training and contributing to the setting and monitoring of practice standards. In conjunction with the wider interdisciplinary team ensure personal care and nutritional needs of patients are met, dealing with emergencies as required.
To undertake duties and responsibilities as defined in the work plan. This Job description is an outline which reflects the present requirements of the post and is not intended to be exhaustive list of duties. To undertake non-clinical duties related to the treatment and management of clients, photocopying, scanning, checking equipment is clean and tidy, arranging follow up appointments etc To drive company vehicles if required for community access.