Physiotherapy Assistant - Static Nottingham, England
Job description
Band 3
- Full time
- Part time
- Job share
- Flexible working
Job overview
This post is for a full time 37.5 hours band 3 Physiotherapy assistant within the Elective Orthopedics Physiotherapy team currently based at City hospital. You will be responsible for providing rehabilitation to patients that are recovering from Musculo-skeletal issues following elective Surgery. The role will cover a mix of pre-operative and post-operative contact with patients. There are also non -patient facing work/administrative tasks that fit into the hours of this role requiring IT skills . You will be required to work both independently and together with the qualified therapists . The post includes week day and a weekend day as regular hours.
Main duties of the job
Band 3 Therapy Support Worker -Full Time Permanent or secondment
We are looking for a dedicated, hard-working, team player to join our highly skilled team of therapists and support workers delivering excellent physiotherapy care to our patients here at Nottingham University Hospitals You must have relevant experience in therapies, be quick to learn and enjoy working in a busy environment. We will support you with a significant induction programme and on-going training and development.
This post is within the Elective Orthopaedics Physiotherapy team based at City hospital. You will be responsible for providing rehabilitation to patients recovering from musculo-skeletal issues. You will be required to work both independently and together with the qualified therapists. There is also an additional requirement to work every weekend plus the bank holiday rotas as part of a 7 day service.
Working for our organisation
As a large acute teaching hospital over two main sites, NUH has a range of fantastic opportunities for staff to develop their careers in healthcare.
Therapies and Rehabilitation Services is one of the pathways that together make up the Clinical Support Division at NUH. We are a diverse pathway of AHPs and support staff, employing over 600 staff who work together to deliver the high quality care we aspire to. Our HCPC registered AHP professionals comprise of physiotherapists, dietitians, occupational therapists, orthotists, prosthetists and speech and language therapists, and our other staff encompass professionals such as nurses, psychologists, administrative and clerical and support workers. We have a Chief AHP to lead us on our strategic direction, and many of the pathway leadership team have pathway AHP backgrounds to support our staff. There are also Practice Development Therapists to support career development for all.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
In addition to the below summary you need to familiarize yourself with full Job Description and Person Specification documents attached to this advert.
The post is that of a therapy support worker providing specific lower limb elective orthopedic patients assessments and treatment to patients under the guidance and supervision of a registered therapist. Some clerical and administration tasks will also be undertaken (eg keeping records, filing or arranging appointments as appropriate). When working with in-patients, the role will be to provide rehabilitation and interventions to facilitate the safe discharge of patients.
Person specification
Training & Qualifications
Essential criteria
- GCSE (A-C) or equivalent in English and Mathematics
- NVQ level 2 / 3 in care related subject
- Previous experience as a Physiotherapy or Health / Rehab Care Assistant
Experience
Essential criteria
- Can demonstrate knowledge of the role of physio
- Demonstrate ability to learn new skills
- Experience of dealing effectively with the public.
Desirable criteria
- N/A
Communication & Relationships
Essential criteria
- Experience in dealing with and communication with others
Planning & Organisational
Essential criteria
- Ability to organise and prioritise a delegated workload
Physical skills
Essential criteria
- Basic keyboard skills
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Salary: The quoted salary will be on a pro rata basis for part time workers.
Disability Confidence: All applicants who have declared a disability and who meet the essential criteria for the post will be shortlisted.
At Risk of redundancy: NHS employees within the East Midlands who are ‘at risk’ of redundancy will be given a preferential interview where they meet the essential criteria of the person specification.
Skilled Workers Visa: We welcome applications from individuals who require a skilled worker visa in line with the Home Office regulations. NON-UK/NON SETTLED candidates may not be appointed, if a suitably qualified and skilled UK/SETTLED candidate is successful at interview stage as it is unlikely that the Trust is able to satisfy the Home Office Visa requirements
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Consent:
- Transfer of information: If I have previous NHS service - I consent to the transfer of my Electronic Staff Record (ESR) data between this and other NHS Trusts. I also consent to the Occupational Health Department confidentially accessing my occupational health records from my current or previous employer in order to check the status of my vaccinations, immunisations s and screening tests as relevant to the post. I understand this is an automated process and the information will only be used for these purposes prior to me taking up the position at NUH.
- Disclosure and Barring Service: Your post maybe subject to a DBS check which incur a cost dependent on the level of check required (£41.90 for enhanced and £21.90 for standard). I agree to reimburse Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust the cost of a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check if it is required (by deduction from first month’s pay). Should I decide to withdraw from my job offer, I agree to reimburse Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust the cost of the DBS check undertaken by cheque or other agreed method.
