- To attend at such times and places as may be fixed by the Board and to remain in attendance there as long as his/her services are required.
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To carry out his/her duties under the supervision and control of the Physiotherapist in charge or such other person designated for that purpose by the Board.
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To carry out the duties of a Physiotherapy Assistant in the hospital and at such other locations as may be required by the Chief Executive or designated officer.
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To keep such records appropriate to his/her office as he/she may be required by the Board.
Clinical Responsibilities
To assist the physiotherapist in their assessment of clients/patients and implementation of treatment programmes. This will include direct/hands-on assistance.
- To assist the physiotherapist in their provision of any therapeutic materials/equipment/aids & appliances as appropriate.
- To develop a rapport with clients/patients.
- To use his/her acquired skills and techniques with individual clients/patients and groups, as directed by the physiotherapist:
o To organise/prepare clients/patients for treatment sessions, as directed by the physiotherapist.
o To organise and supervise therapeutic activities, as directed by the physiotherapist.
o To adapt individual and/or group activities to facilitate clients/patients with cognitive/physical/communication difficulties.
- To observe general behaviour, ability and response of clients/patients, record information as requested and report their observations to the treating physiotherapist.
- To liaise and communicate effectively with multidisciplinary team members as appropriate.
- To effectively communicate with voluntary and community agencies as required.
- To assist the physiotherapist with the training of students as required.
- The Physiotherapy Assistant may be expected to rotate between Beaumont Hospital and the Rehabilitation Unit, St. Joseph's Hospital and domiciliary based care as required.
- To perform such other duties as appropriate to the post as may be assigned to him/her from time to time by the Chief Executive or such other Officer designated by the Beaumont Hospital Board.
Administrative/ Non Clinical Responsibilities
To assist with stock control, equipment orders, administrative tasks.
- To comply with all relevant statutory, local and hospital regulations and policies at all times.
- To be involved in the preparation and cleaning of materials and treatment areas.
- To assist in keeping all relevant clinical areas clean and tidy in adherence to local Infection Control and Prevention Policies.
- Undertake training and further learning to develop the personal skills required to improve patient care.
