Inpatient Surgical Physiotherapy Assistant
(Band 2 with progression supported to band 3 on completion of internal competencies)
The Department
The Department
We can offer you:
An excellent working environment in a newly built hospital
A supportive management structure
A positive and well-established appraisal and development system
Encouragement to develop clinical skills
Clinical leadership is through the established structure of Senior and Superintendent Physiotherapists.
Candidates
Candidates
Essential experience required:
You will have good written and spoken English and experience working with the general public.
You also should have some experience working with individuals with a disability. Previous experience working in the NHS would be helpful.
You will be able to demonstrate good communication skills and be able to prioritise your work.
Computer skills are essential - training in local systems will be provided.
Candidates must have a friendly and flexible approach
Main duties of the job
We have an exciting for a suitable candidate to join our inpatient surgical team. The role is mainly working with and rehabilitating patients who are recovering from either emergency or elective surgery. The role will also include providing rehabilitation in the Critical Care setting. The rehabilitation required is provided in the hospital setting and requires planning to support patients to be discharge home or received ongoing rehabilitating in the community setting.
All relevant training will be provided to understand how to assess a patient, how to prescribe exercises, how to issue equipment and how to document notes.
There will be opportunity for inpatient orthopaedic weekend work on a voluntary basis. However, the job description now includes a 7 day working note as the service may be consulted on to cover weekends as part of its remit.
This post has the opportunity to progress to a band 3 role through completion of competencies and the Trust's appraisal programme.
A professional attitude is essential along with the skills to work in a busy acute setting.
The post will require moving and handling skills, for which training is provided; in addition to walking and standing for long periods and assisting patients with stair mobility. After training the post-holder must also be able to assist in emergency resuscitation procedures.
About us
We are committed to being an inclusive and diverse employer. We strive to employ people who reflect the communities we serve, and aim to create an inclusive culture where everyone can reach their full potential. Whatever your race, ethnicity, belief, generation, sexual orientation, gender or gender identity, disability or experience, you'll appreciate the opportunities we give you to work in an inclusive atmosphere. We welcome applications from people of diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experiences to build on the progress we've achieved to make our Trust diverse and the best place to work. We celebrate the diversity of thought, viewpoints and ideas that help us overcome challenges and embrace new possibilities.
If you are considering applying for a role, please be aware that as an NHS Employee you may have contact with vulnerable service users. We strongly encourage that all of our staff are double vaccinated against COVID-19, in order to protect the health and safety of our staff and our patients. Your commitment will help us to put the safety and care of our patients first, as well as helping us to protect you and your colleagues.
Job responsibilities
To communicate effectively with:
Internal Relationships Members of the Multi Disciplinary Team (MDT) board rounds and participate in the absence of the Therapist
External Relationships Patients & Clients, Carers, Families, Visitors, Communities Services (e equipment stores)
See Job Description for full responsibilities
Person Specification
Education and Training
* Good standard of general education, including Mathematics and English
* ECDL or equivalent level computer skills
Knowledge and Skills
* Aware of the Health and Safety aspects of work
* Able to use photocopyier, fax, voicemail systems
* Basic computer skills
* Ability to organise workload
* Ability to cope under pressure
* Good communication skills both verbal and written
* Ability to work alone and as part of a busy team
* Good inter-personal skills
* Ability to act on own initiative seeking support where necessary
* Able to work either autonomously or as part of a team
* Good telephone manner
Experience
* Experience of working with people in some capacity.
* Knowledge of physiotherapy
* Previous work experience in the NHS
* Previous work as Therapy Assistant
* Experience working with people with disabilities.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
£25,768 a year incl HCAS per annum pro rata
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