Physiotherapy Assistant Aquatic Therapy and Spinal

4 days ago

Aylesbury, United Kingdom Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust Full time

Physiotherapy is an integral part of the rehabilitation of patients with spinal cord injury. Support workers within the physiotherapy team are essential members delivering this service, providing administrative and clinical support to the physiotherapists, preparing patients before and after treatment sessions.

This post involves working alongside physiotherapists with patients following spinal cord injury within an aquatic therapy and gym environment, providing support aligned to Buckinghamshire Healthcare values of Collaborate, Aspire, Respect and Enable.

Previous experience in a healthcare setting is essential and previous employment within the NHS is desirable. A commitment to working in this post for a minimum of 1 year is sought. The post is not suitable for qualified physiotherapists.

Opportunities for training and development are available through in service training and appraisal.

To participate in identified departmental shared duties and responsibilities.
To take patients to and from appropriate locations, as instructed by the qualified Physiotherapists.
To undertake manual handling techniques involving patients and/or equipment following appropriate training in line with organisational manual handling policy.
To assist qualified therapy staff in the preparation of patients pre and post Aquatic Therapy treatment.
To provide personal care to spinal cord injury patients as required during Aquatic Therapy sessions, e.g. showering, emptying leg bags or assisting with toileting.

Listen to why colleagues think we are a great place to work

What does Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust offer you?
- As part of our BHT family, you’ll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression.
- We offer flexible and agile working opportunities, alongside your NHS benefits of generous annual leave entitlement, pension and access to NHS discount schemes.
- We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce.

Why work for us?
- We’re committed to promoting inclusion and making sure all colleagues feel they belong. We encourage new colleagues from a diverse range of backgrounds to apply.
- As an employer, we aim to create a workplace where differences are valued and colleagues treat one another with dignity and respect.
- Greater diversity within our BHT family improves positive outcomes for the people and communities we serve.

What do we stand for?
- Our vision is to provide outstanding care, support healthy communities and be a great place to work.
- Our mission is to provide personal and compassionate care every time.
- Our CARE values are collaborate, aspire, respect and enable.

For a comprehensive list of responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to the Job Description and Person Specification by downloading the JD and PS attachment in the advert.

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