Physiotherapy Assistant Surgery

Band 3

**Main area**
- Physiotherapy
- **Grade**
- Band 3
- **Contract**
- Permanent
- **Hours**
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week (1x Sunday to Thursday and 1x Tuesday to Saturday)
- **Job ref**
- 164-4320597-A**Site**
- City campus
- **Town**
- Nottingham
- **Salary**
- £20330-£21777 per annum
- **Closing**
- Today at 23:59Job overview

We are looking for an enthusiastic Band 3 Physiotherapy support worker to join our existing dynamic & supportive team. This is a permanent role working with the Acute Surgical and cardiothoracics Physiotherapy team at the City Campus of Nottingham University Hospitals Trust.

You will work with the support and guidance of the Physiotherapists to provide care to inpatients in the following clinical areas on a rotational basis;
- Cardiac surgery and cardiology
- Colorectal, hepatobiliary and urological surgery
- Upper GI and thoracic surgery

These roles require the successful applicants to **regularly work a weekend day**, and will also be required to participate in bank holiday rotas.

Main duties of the job

The successful applicant will work alongside the physiotherapists and fellow support workers who cover the surgical wards at the City campus. They will be involved in assessment, progression and discharge planning of medically stable patients, with the guidance of the physiotherapists. They will be expected to utilise rehabilitation and exercise programmes developed in conjunction with the physiotherapists.

You will be involved in the progression and discharge planning for this patient group; tasks will include gathering initial information, providing acute rehabilitation, assessing for walking aids, ordering equipment, making onward referrals to community services.

You will be responsible for your own caseload, working both individually and alongside others members of the therapy team. As well as clinical work you will also be expected to assist with administrative duties required for the running of the team, such as equipment ordering, stock management, printing or photocopying.

Working for our organisation

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 employing over 600 staff. There are also a team of Practice Development Therapists to support career development for all.

The Surgery team cover a variety of wards. We can offer you an inclusive and thorough induction programme, regular supervision and an annual appraisal with your supervisor, peer supervision and training. There will be opportunity to develop your clinical skills within a supportive MDT, and commitment to your learning and development

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

You will be familiar with providing care to patients and working with a wide range of equipment to promote independence. You will possess excellent communication skills to motivate and encourage patients to participate in acute rehabilitation; and to develop and promote effective professional working relationships with other disciplines and members of the team.

You will be organised and capable of maintaining accurate records (patient records, stock and audit data). You will be motivated, self-directed and enjoy working as part of a supportive team. You will be expected to make referrals onto appropriate hospital and community services e.g. Occupational therapy, community physiotherapy.

NUH has a set of values and behaviours to improve the experience for our patients and our staff. This means that in undertaking this role the post holder is expected at all times to behave is a way that demonstrates commitment to the delivery of thoughtful patient care and continuous improvement.

Please see attached job description for full details.

Person specification

Training & Qualifications

Essential criteria
- GCSE (A-C) or equivalent in English and Mathematics

Desirable criteria
- 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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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 worker