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JOB DESCRIPTION JOB TITLE: Physiotherapy Assistant DEPARTMENT: Physiotherapy RESPONSIBLE TO: Physiotherapy Manager SUMMARY OF POSITION: (Overall Objectives) To assist physiotherapy staff in maintaining a safe and clean hydrotherapy environment To assist physiotherapy staff in implementing treatment programmes for patients. To administer stock including mobility aids and order supplies as required. To undertake related administrative duties PRINCIPAL DUTIES: Clinical To exchange information with patients and staff to ensure a unified approach to patient care. Use skills acquired through in-house training to evaluate current patient status and to check mobility aids and equipment for patient use. To order supplies and maintain stock control. To follow procedures and implement treatment plans within a physiotherapy programme of care. To maintain patient confidentiality at all times To record personally generated information to update patient records To test and clean electrotherapy equipment weekly. To participate in hydrotherapy treatment sessions. To monitor and record pool chemistry, temperature and humidity on a daily basis and report major variations to the HOD. To ensure adequate clean linen is available in the physiotherapy/hydrotherapy treatment areas and that couch covers and pillow cases are changed regularly. To ensure that the gym equipment is cleaned weekly AUGUST 2005 Reviewed and amended September 2008 To participate in the in-service teaching regimes and staff development programmes. To cover the physiotherapy reception desk when required. Service Development To individually market and promote the Department within the Hospital and the local community. To participate in any public/PR events promoting the Department. General To assist in the day-to-day efficient management of the physiotherapy service. To report all accidents and complaints to the HOD in accordance with hospital policy. To keep the HOD informed of any changes in work pattern within the Hospital. To report any equipment malfunctions and identified health and safety hazards to the manager/health and safety manager in accordance with hospital policy. To understand and abide by the Department’s philosophy, policies, procedures and objectives. To attend annual relevant mandatory training. To adhere to The Health and Safety at Work Act. To adhere to Fire Action Policy. To be aware of Disciplinary / Grievance Procedure. To be aware of Company policies and guidelines. To read and sign all policies issued to the department in accordance with the Care Standards Act 2000. This list is not to be regarded as exclusive or exhaustive as there may be other duties and requirements associated with the post which you may be called upon to perform from time to time. This job description does not constitute a contract of employment and may be amended occasionally to take account of the changing needs of the organisation. AUGUST 2005 Reviewed and amended September 2008