Band 3 Physiotherapy Assistant

2 weeks ago

Birmingham, United Kingdom University Hospitals Birmingham Full time

**Job summary**:
A vacancy has arisen for a Band 3 Physiotherapy Assistant to join our large and dynamic Physiotherapy department.

The Physiotherapy Assistant role supports registered Physiotherapy staff by carrying out rehabilitation alongside and under the direction of the physiotherapists. The role also includes other healthcare related tasks, such as assisting patients with personal care, washing and dressing and feeding, and basic administration duties including equipment ordering and sending referrals.

The post is rotational and will involve working predominantly in an inpatient setting at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham. This will give opportunities to work in multiple specialties across inpatients, and may include Trauma and Orthopaedics, Cardiothoracics, Neurosciences, Specialist Surgery, Medicine and Older adults. There is also one rotation in Musculoskeletal Outpatients.

There is training provided at both a rotation specific and general Band 3 level. There are opportunities to develop skills, including working towards a Band 4 post in certain areas.

First interview date 26th April

**Main duties, tasks & skills required**:
Patient related tasks are selected and delegated by the Physiotherapist and include mobility and exercise activities, assisting with specific patient treatments and dealing with equipment.

You will also be involved in assisting with personal care of patients, including toileting, washing and dressing, and feeding.

Making telephone calls and speaking with relatives of patients may also be involved.

Applicants must have experience of working within healthcare.

Applicants must have proven communication skills, and demonstrate an ability to work as part of a team. They must also be able to work independently with guidance.

We are looking for enthusiastic, compassionate people who are passionate about motivating others during rehabilitation.

For further information contact:
Janet Hallam, Therapy Lead, Professional Lead for Physiotherapy Inpatients, 01213713414

Or:
**About us**:
We are recognised as one of the leading NHS Foundation Trusts in the UK. Our vision is to Build Healthier Lives, and we recognise that we need incredible staff to do this.

Our commitment to our staff is to create the best place for them to work, and we are dedicated to:
Investing in the health and wellbeing of our staff, including a commitment of offering flexible working where we can;
Offer our staff a wide variety of training and development opportunities, to support their personal and career development objectives.

UHB is committed to ensuring that our staff are treated fairly and feel that they belong, by creating a kind and inclusive environment. This is about equity of opportunity; removing all barriers, including discrimination and ensuring each individual member of staff reach their true potential, achieve their ambitions and thrive in their work. This is more than words. We are taking action. Our commitment to an inclusive culture is embedded at all levels of the organisation where every voice is heard, driven by our diverse and active staff networks, and at Board level by the Fairness Taskforce led by our CEO. We nurture a culture which empowers staff to challenge discriminatory behaviours and to enable people to bring their 'whole self' to a kinder, more connected and bold place to work.

**Job description**:
*Please Note : For a specific detailed job description for this vacancy, please see attached Job Description*

**Person specification**:
**Qualifications**:
**Essential**:
Good level of written and spoken English and Maths (at least GCSE grade C/level 4 or Functional Skills level 2)

Evidence of personal development related to healthcare.

**Experience**:
**Essential**:
Relevant experience within healthcare and direct contact with patients (including elderly patients).

Dealing with the general public.

Able to work independently with guidance.

A knowledge of basic aims and principles of physiotherapy.

An understanding of the implications of illness and disability and the basic aims of rehabilitation.

An understanding of the working environment -healthcare/NHS.

Awareness of UHBFT Trust. Supporting information demonstrating knowledge of QEHB.

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