Apprentice Physiotherapy Assistant
1 week ago
This is an exciting opportunity to join South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust as an Apprentice Physiotherapy Assistant. Successful applicants will undertakea formal apprenticeship training programme, in order to gain the knowledge,skills and competence to work as a Physiotherapy Assistant.
We are afriendly and welcoming department, looking for enthusiastic and motivated individualto join our Inpatient Physiotherapy Team and will be given opportunity toadvance and consolidate your knowledge and skills and provide ongoing therapyto a wide range of patients at Sunderland Royal Hospital.
Theduration of the apprenticeship is 24 months which is subject to regular reviewsto demonstrate progress. Apprentices will commence on Annex 21* of the salarystated and to support the development in the role, the postholder is requiredto complete L3 Senior Healthcare Support Worker Apprenticeship Standard overthe period of the apprenticeship. Mathsand English minimum GCSE Grade C/Grade 4 or minimum Level 2 or above Maths andEnglish equivalent, is essential for the post.Following the successful completion of the apprenticeship the apprentice willmoved into a substantive position.
Main duties of the jobThe successfulcandidate will work as part of the physiotherapy team to give high quality careand facilitate discharge.
The role is fundamentally about supporting the provision of therapy services within the NHS environment, ensuring optimal patient care. The person will work as part of the therapy team and under the supervision of a qualified therapist, at times working independently with patients with non-complex conditions. This role includes weekend working.
The main dutiesof the job include:
To assist thephysiotherapist and senior therapy assistants with the assessment and treatmentof patients.
To provide anymobility aids to patients.
To undertake admintasks, other non-clinical duties and control stock levels of equipment.
To comply withTrust policies.
Keyrequirements: good interpersonal skills, problem solving approach to tasks, abilityto work independently and collaboratively within teams, ability to manage timeeffectively, ability to work effectively under pressure.
About usPlease help us by adding your telephone number to your application form this will allow us to contact you quickly if required.
One Team One Trust - There are many reasons to work at our Trust. From our commitment to putting people first to our accessible services and award winning teams. We have a passion for research, innovation and tackling inequalities. We are committed to respect, fairness and civility and promote a compassionate, caring and positive culture / working environment.
We welcome all applications irrespective of peoples race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion/belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity and in particular those from under- represented groups. Looking after our workforces health and wellbeing is a priority for STSFT. We also provide access to high quality education, training, career progression and support. Flexible working is supported via the Trust's Flexible Working Policy.
The Trust employs around 8,300 people and provides a range of hospital services to a local community of around 430,000 residents. We also provide a range of more specialised services outside this area, in some cases to a population as great as 860,000. We offer our staff outstanding benefits - Fitness Centre (SRH), libraries at both hospital sites, chaplaincy support and access to a Childcare Co-ordinator to help staff with childcare arrangements.
Job responsibilitiesApprentices will undertake an initial structured departmentalinduction and training programme throughout the apprenticeship to work as part of thephysiotherapy team providing assistance in delivering rehabilitation service toa client group.
Toprovide support and assistance to qualified physiotherapy staff clinically andadministratively, in order to ensure highest standards of quality andefficiency of care.
Toparticipate in appropriate, continuing professional development work under theguidance of a senior member of staff.
Toassist the physiotherapist in a range of work procedures and practices, whichrequire a base level of knowledge.
Tomaintain basic communication links with client, carers and all associatedprofessional practitioners.
Tocomplete basic clinical observations that are accurate and legally compliantand report these back to a senior member of staff if appropriate.
Toadhere to all Trust policies and procedures as they pertain to Personnel,Health & Safety and Child, Elder Protection issues and Continuing HealthCare needs.
PLEASE REFER TO THE ATTACHED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR FULL DUTIES OF THE ROLE
Person Specification Personal Qualities- Commitment motivation and flexibility and ability to show initiative.
- Good organisational skills
- Basic IT skills
- Evidence of the ability to communicate with a broad spectrum of individuals.
- Ability to prioritise workload
- Ability to work under instruction from qualified staff and within guidelines.
- Able to present information written and orally in a clear and logical manner
- Ability to motivate people
- Maths & English minimum grade GCSE C/4 or L2 equivalent in the same subject
- Willing to work towards L3 Senior Healthcare Support Worker Apprenticeship standard
- Evidence of interaction with the public or patients
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Evidence of working with people in care/exercise setting
- Recent proven experience of working with Clients in a hospital or NHS organisation.
- Experience in other therapy settings.
- Previous physiotherapy assistant Experience
- Able to meet the moving and handling requirements of the post.
- To meet the travel requirements of the post
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.
Employer nameSouth Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust
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