Apprentice Physiotherapist Blackpool, England
Job description
This full-time job combines gaining ‘on the job’ experience whilst undertaking the Physiotherapy Degree Apprenticeship Programme with the University of Central Lancashire (UCLAN). The honours degree programme extends over 3 academic years and involves face to face academic learning whilst working as a Physiotherapy assistant. Following completion of the apprenticeship, candidates are eligible to apply for registration with the Health and Care Professions Council and become qualified Physiotherapists.
If you are looking for a challenge, are enthusiastic and well-motivated you could be the person to join us in the Therapies Directorate at Blackpool Teaching Hospitals. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are essential as well as experience of working within a team. Acute posts involve weekend working on a rota basis. The Therapies Directorate has a robust support network and a strong focus on continuous professional development, supervision of staff and individualised job plans. The starting salary of our Physiotherapy Degree Apprentices will be at a Band 3. On completion of the agreed competency package apprentices will be eligible for a Band 4 salary. Eligibility will be reviewed at the time of enrolment onto the apprentice programme and at 6 month intervals until all competencies are complete
Please note that applicants must be able to evidence attainment of Maths and English GCSE Grade A-C/4-9 or Functional Skills Level 2.
This post includes all duties associated with the running and delivery of the clinical team in which the post is based, including acute ward-based work or out-patient clinic setting with face to face/virtual/telephone appointments.
The post holder will be provided with a robust induction and ongoing support and training throughout the role both via the physiotherapy service as well as the wider multidisciplinary team. Candidates should be able to demonstrate professionalism, enthusiasm for patient care and evidence of previous acute healthcare experience.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are essential as well as experience of working within a team. This post may require weekend working.
Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is ideally situated just a forty five minute drive from Manchester. The Trust provides services to the 440,000 residents of Blackpool, Fylde & Wyre and North Lancashire, as well as specialist tertiary care for Cardiac and Haematology patients.
As one of the United Kingdom’s largest coastal resort, Blackpool has plenty to offer its residents – it’s not just a good place to work; it’s a great place to live. In addition to its bustling centre and historic seafront, the town is world famous for its many attractions, including the famous Blackpool Tower. Blackpool also offers a number of scenic cycling routes round our local parks and across the surrounding countryside, as well as boasting panoramic views of the coast on its picturesque Promenade. Further afield, Blackpool also benefits from less than three-hour connections via rail to Edinburgh in the north and London in the south.
We recommend that all individuals employed in patient facing roles, or those located on a ward or department where patients receive a service should be fully vaccinated against COVID-19.
- Undertake clinical duties within the allocated setting.
- Maintain a high standard of clinical practice ensuring that other assistants do likewise.
- Interpret and analyse clinical and non-clinical facts to form accurate assessment in appropriate conditions.
- Work as part of a multi-disciplinary team, referring to a physiotherapist where appropriate.
- To attend meetings and clinics with other disciplines as appropriate
- To help establish and maintain communication flows within the trust and local trust hospitals / health authorities, regarding ongoing care.
- Assist in the evaluation of new equipment as appropriate.
- Be responsible for equipment used in carrying out physiotherapy duties and to adhere to departmental policy, including competence to use equipment and to ensure the safe use of equipment by other assistants through training, teaching and supervision of practice.
- To be professional, legally responsible and accountable for all aspects of your own work including the management of patients in your care.
- Ensure a high standard of clinical expertise for the patients under your management, supporting other staff to do likewise.
- Assist in co-ordination and effective delivery of training to more junior staff members.
- Accept clinical responsibility for a designated caseload of patients and to organise this effectively and efficiently with regard to clinical priorities and use of time.
- To provide spontaneous and planned advice, teaching and instruction to relatives, carers and other professionals, to promote understanding of the aims of physiotherapy and to ensure a consistent approach to patient care.
- To provide specialist advice to physiotherapy colleagues working within other clinical areas.
- To communicate effectively with patients and carers to maximise rehabilitation potential and ensure understanding of the condition.
- To assess capacity, gain valid informed consent to physiotherapeutic input.
