At the Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust, we put patients at the heart of everything we do and have been rated "Good" by the CQC. We welcome applicants who bring unique personalities, skills, and experiences.
We are looking to employ a dynamic, confident, motivated and enthusiastic individual to join the Therapies team as a Senior Physiotherapy Assistant supporting the elderly care wards. In this role you will work closely with patients, physiotherapists, occupational therapists and other multidisciplinary team members to support the smooth running of the Therapies service.
Responsibilities
* To be responsible for the efficient, effective and safe management of patients being treated as delegated by the Physiotherapist while being proactive in independently supporting routine patients deemed appropriate by qualified Therapy staff.
* To be professionally and legally accountable for all aspects of own work, including the management of patients in your care, and to ensure a high standard of clinical practice for patients under your care.
* To follow Trust and departmental procedures, policy, guidance and pathways where they exist.
* To manage patients in an efficient and safe manner, reporting results and problems identified accurately back to supervising Physiotherapist.
* Be aware of clinical risk within own clinical caseload and seek advice from Physiotherapist to ensure that clinical risk is effectively identified and managed.
* Under direction deliver a physiotherapy treatment programme either with individual or in a group setting.
* To have knowledge of a range of manual handling and mobility skills relevant to the management of patients, including safe use of transfer equipment.
* To assist in providing effective discharge planning within the team, liaising with other members of the MDT as appropriate.
* Support the development of junior Physiotherapy Assistants.
Qualifications and Experience
* Previous NHS experience
* Demonstrated experience in a clinical area
* Some understanding of hospital working
* Evidence of contribution to staff development
* Experience of supervising other staff members
* Education to GCSE level, including English and Maths
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Staff Benefits
* Flexible working opportunities and a strong emphasis on work-life balance
* Annual leave – 27 days for new starters, plus bank holidays. Increasing to 29 days after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years NHS service. Pro rata for part-time staff
* NHS pension scheme
* Employee Assistance Programme
* Money Advice Service
* Generous maternity, paternity and adoption leave for eligible staff
* On-site nursery (based at RBH)
* Full educational library services
* Cycle to work scheme, lockable storage for cycles
* Bus to work scheme
* Excellent rail and bus links
* A huge range of Health Service Discounts at hundreds of big brands from holidays to gadgets and restaurants to retail
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