Physiotherapy Support Worker

5 days ago

Nottingham, United Kingdom Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust Full time

**Job overview**:
This opportunity has arisen for a Band 3 Physiotherapy Assistant to join our acute stroke unit at QMC Campus of Nottingham University Hospitals.

This is a full time (37.5 hours pw) permanent post.

Thorough training and regular supervision will be given.

You will be an Integral part of a large and dynamic team.

A weekly weekend working commitment will be expected, with a planned day off in the week to compensate. This pattern will match the registered staff's working pattern.

**Main duties of the job**:
In addition to the below summary you need to familiarize yourself with full Job Description and Person Specification documents attached to this advert.

You will provide effective patient-centered care for a wide range of patients. You will assess and treat patients independently as well as work alongside an established group of physiotherapists ranging from bands 2-8a.

You will be encouraged to assess new patients, treat patients with guidance and discharge where appropriate. You will work alongside more experienced team members to treat more complex cases. You will signpost to external rehabilitation providers as indicated.

You will converse with patients and use non-verbal communication skills and manual handling techniques to facilitate rehabilitation goals.

You will be expected to maintain your own written records and communicate clearly with therapists and members of the multi-disciplinary team.

**Working for our organisation**:
We are a dynamic team working across two acute stroke wards at QMC and a rehab ward at the city. We have regular training opportunities and meetings where everyone is encouraged to voice their opinions. We work in a manner than exemplifies the TEAM NUH values.

**Detailed job description and main responsibilities**:
The post is that of a therapy support worker providing specific 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.

To undertake initial assessments independently or with other members of the team using agreed protocols and guidelines; providing treatment planning and ongoing sessions with the therapists’ guidance when appropriate.

To provide simple treatment procedures in both individual and group settings, when judged competent, following the appropriate training directed by a qualified therapist.

To plan, prepare and carry out the appropriate level of rehabilitation and progress in line with treatment plans.

Communicate effectively with patients, carers/relatives and all multi-professional colleagues regarding all aspects of patient care.

Ongoing commitment to own personal development with the identification of personal training needs.

Assist in the induction, training and education of other staff and students.

To work flexibly to meet the needs of Therapy Services across both campuses.

Please see job description and person specification for further information.

**Person specification**:
**training and qualification**:
**Essential criteria**:

- GCSE or equivalent

**Experience**:
**Essential criteria**:

- Previous experience as a therapy or Rehab assistant
- Previous experience of working in the NHS or a care setting

**communication & relationships**:
**Essential criteria**:

- Effective written, verbal and listening communications skills
- Can work independently or under direction of a variety of supervisors.

**Planning & Organisational Skil**:
**Essential criteria**:

- Organisational skills, prioritising etc
- Able to work within a team and independently

**physical skills**:
**Essential criteria**:

- Manual handling skills
- Flexibility to work elsewhere in Therapies or as required across both campuses.
- Flexible working schedules including participation in weekend rosters where required.

**analytical and judgement skill**:
**Essential criteria**:

- Awareness of professional behaviour and issues of confidentiality/data protection.
- Ability to work flexibly as part of a team

Bring your whole self to work for us at NUH. We love diversity and we value your difference, your unique skills, knowledge and experience. Becoming one of our people may realise your potential, helping us to raise our performance in delivering world class healthcare to the diverse patient populations we serve.

**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.

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