Lead Physiotherapy Support Specialist for Senior Care

3 weeks ago


Reading, Reading, United Kingdom Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust Full time

Position Overview

Senior Physiotherapy Support Specialist in Geriatric Care

Previous applicants are not eligible to reapply.

We are excited to present this unique opportunity to join our dedicated team at the Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust. We seek a proactive, confident, and enthusiastic individual to take on the role of Senior Physiotherapy Support Specialist, focusing on the care of elderly patients.

In this position, you will collaborate closely with patients, Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, and other members of the multidisciplinary team, executing a variety of responsibilities to ensure the effective operation of the Therapies service.

Key Responsibilities

Oversee the efficient, effective, and safe management of patients under treatment as assigned by the Physiotherapist, while independently supporting routine patients as deemed appropriate by qualified Therapy staff. Maintain professional and legal accountability for all aspects of your work, ensuring high standards of clinical practice for the patients in your care. Adhere to Trust and departmental protocols, policies, guidelines, and pathways where applicable. Manage patients safely and efficiently, accurately reporting results and issues identified back to the supervising Physiotherapist. Recognize clinical risks within your caseload and seek guidance from the Physiotherapist to ensure effective identification and management of these risks. Deliver physiotherapy treatment programs under direction, either individually or in group settings. Possess knowledge of various manual handling and mobility techniques relevant to patient management, including the safe use of transfer equipment. Assist in effective discharge planning within the team, coordinating with other members of the multidisciplinary team as necessary. Contribute to the development of junior Physiotherapy Support Specialists.

About Our Organization

The Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust is proud to announce that following our recent CQC inspection, we have been rated ' Good', with inspectors noting significant improvements. The overall rating of the Trust has also improved to 'good'. This is an excellent opportunity to join our clinical or non-clinical teams and foster a positive and motivating environment within our organization. Join us during this exciting period of transformation as we prioritize excellence in our staff and services.

At the Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust, we place our patients at the center of every aspect of health and care we provide. The Trust collaborates as a community to fulfill its vision of 'Working together to provide outstanding care for our community.'

We are C ompassionate in our thoughts, words, and actions.

We are A spirational, with a genuine desire to be dynamic and innovative.

We are R esourceful and responsible in our work and lives.

We are E xcellent in our development, fairness, and sharing of best practices.

Remarkable achievements occur at the Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust, driven by remarkable individuals. We offer a variety of learning and development opportunities for all employees, whether clinical or non-clinical.

Job Responsibilities

For further details regarding the role, please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification attached.

Knowledge, Skills & Experience

Essential

Previous experience within the NHS. Demonstrated experience in a clinical setting.

Desirable

Basic understanding of hospital operations. Evidence of contributions to staff development. Experience supervising other staff members.

Education

Essential

Education to GCSE level, including English and Mathematics.

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