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Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust

13d ago

  • Internship
    Full-time
    Off-cycle Internship
  • Healthcare
  • Manchester

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  • You must assist the therapy team, manage non-client tasks, use computer skills, support treatment, monitor progress, and help with assessments in clinics and special schools.
  • You will assist the therapy team, manage equipment and organization, enter notes, support patient treatment, monitor progress, and aid in assessments in clinics and special schools.

Requirements

  • To assist the children’s integrated therapy team in the management and care of their patients and the running of the service.
  • To work in clinics and special schools with the therapy team.
  • To manage and prioritise non-client activities on the advice of the physio or OT e.g. care of stock/equipment, general tidiness and organisation of department/area.
  • To use computer skills for tasks such as entering notes, ordering equipment and organising clinics.
  • To undertake the treatment and teaching of patients, as delegated by the Physiotherapist or Occupational Therapist.
  • To support the physio and OT in the provision and monitoring of specialist equipment and orthotics for children / young people.
  • To monitor the Child / young person’s progress and recognise when to discuss any changes with the therapist.
  • To support therapists, in clinic settings to carry out standardised assessments and record findings.

Responsibilities

  • To assist the children’s integrated therapy team in the management and care of their patients and the running of the service.
  • To work in clinics and special schools with the therapy team.
  • To manage and prioritise non-client activities on the advice of the physio or OT e.g. care of stock/equipment, general tidiness and organisation of department/area.
  • To use computer skills for tasks such as entering notes, ordering equipment and organising clinics.
  • To undertake the treatment and teaching of patients, as delegated by the Physiotherapist or Occupational Therapist.
  • To support the physio and OT in the provision and monitoring of specialist equipment and orthotics for children / young people.
  • To monitor the Child / young person’s progress and recognise when to discuss any changes with the therapist.
  • To support therapists, in clinic settings to carry out standardised assessments and record findings.

FAQs

What age group will I be working with as a Children's Therapy Assistant?

You will be working with patients aged 0-19 years.

What kind of therapies will I be assisting with?

You will be assisting with physiotherapy and occupational therapy.

Will I be required to enter notes and manage equipment using computers?

Yes, you will need to use computer skills for tasks such as entering notes, ordering equipment, and organizing clinics.

Can I provide treatments and teach patients on my own?

No, you will undertake treatments and teaching only as delegated by the Physiotherapist or Occupational Therapist.

Where will I be working primarily?

You will be working in clinics and special schools with the therapy team.

Is there support for development and research opportunities?

Yes, MFT provides equal opportunities for career development and has a robust infrastructure to encourage and facilitate high-quality research programs.

Who should I contact for more information about this position?

You can contact Fiona McIntyre, the Paediatric Physiotherapy Lead, at mft.tctsnoreply@nhs.net or by calling 0161 912 4495.

Does MFT promote inclusion and a culture of belonging?

Yes, MFT fosters a culture of inclusion and belonging, providing equal opportunities for career development that are fair, open, and transparent.

Will I be involved in monitoring children's progress?

Yes, you will monitor the progress of children/young people and recognize when to discuss any changes with the therapist.

Are there any non-client activities I will be responsible for?

Yes, you will manage and prioritize non-client activities on the advice of the physio or OT, such as caring for stock/equipment and maintaining the organization of the department/area.

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust

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Mission & Purpose

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) is one of the largest acute Trusts in the UK, employing over 20,000 staff. We are responsible for running a family of nine hospitals across six separate sites, providing a wide range of services from comprehensive local general hospital care through to highly specialised regional and national services. We are the main provider of hospital care to approximately 750,000 people in Manchester and Trafford and the single biggest provider of specialised services in the North West of England. We are also the lead provider for a significant number of specialised services including Breast Care, Vascular, Cardiac, Respiratory, Urology Cancer, Paediatrics, Women’s Services, Ophthalmology and Genomic Medicine.