Royal Berkshire Hospital are pleased to announce that following our CQC inspection, we have been rated 'Good', with inspectors reporting significant improvements. The Trust's overall rating has also improved to 'good'.
This is a great opportunity to join our clinical or non-clinical teams and create a positive, motivating environment within our trust. Join us during this exciting time of change as we pride ourselves on excellence in our staff and services.
At the Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust, we put our patients at the heart of every element of health and care we provide. Our vision is "Working together to provide outstanding care for our community." We are committed to being Compassionate, Aspirational, Resourceful, and Excellent in our development and sharing best practices.
We offer a range of learning and development opportunities for all employees, whether clinical or non-clinical.
We are pleased to offer an exciting opportunity to join our team at Royal Berkshire Hospital in Reading. We seek a dynamic, confident, motivated, and enthusiastic individual to join the Therapies team as a Senior Physiotherapy Assistant, supporting the MSK Outpatients and Orthopaedics inpatient teams.
In this role, you will work closely with patients, Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, and other multidisciplinary team members, undertaking responsibilities to support the smooth running of the Therapies service.
Key Responsibilities
1. Manage patients efficiently, effectively, and safely, under delegation from Physiotherapists, supporting routine patient care independently when appropriate.
2. Be professionally and legally accountable for all aspects of your work, ensuring high standards of clinical practice.
3. Follow Trust and departmental procedures, policies, guidance, and pathways.
4. Manage patient care safely, accurately reporting results and issues to supervising Physiotherapists.
5. Be aware of clinical risks within your caseload and seek advice to manage them effectively.
6. Deliver physiotherapy treatments, individually or in groups, under direction.
7. Possess knowledge of manual handling and mobility skills, including safe transfer equipment use.
8. Assist in discharge planning, liaising with the multidisciplinary team as needed.
9. Support the development of junior Physiotherapy Assistants.
Minimum Requirements
* Previous NHS experience
* Experience in a clinical setting
* IT skills including email and Microsoft applications
* Experience working with the public in healthcare or caring roles
Desirable Criteria
* Understanding of hospital operations
* Education to GCSE level including English and Maths
* Knowledge of Physiotherapy
By applying, you agree to the transfer of your application data to the NHS applicant management system and, if appointed, into the NHS Electronic Staff Records system. Appointment is conditional on satisfactory NHS employment checks and includes a 6-month probation. The Trust is committed to a smoke-free environment.
Staff Benefits
* Flexible working and work-life balance
* Annual leave starting at 27 days plus bank holidays, increasing with service
* NHS pension scheme
* Employee Assistance Programme
* Money Advice Service
* Generous maternity, paternity, and adoption leave
* On-site nursery at RBH
* Educational library services
* Cycle to work and bus schemes
* Excellent transport links
* Health Service Discounts at various brands
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