Senior MSK Physiotherapy Assistant

3 weeks ago


Steeton, United Kingdom Airedale NHS Foundation Trust Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen to work as a Physiotherapy Assistant in the Outpatient Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy service at Airedale General Hospital We are looking to recruit a Physiotherapy Assistant who holds a Level 3 qualification related to Health & Social Care,

If you are motivated, enthusiastic, have good communication and team working skills this could be the job for you.

The successful candidate will work directly with patients/ public as well as undertaking electronic booking and housekeeping, and generally helping the department to run well. We are a friendly team of physiotherapists and assistants providing treatment and rehabilitation to patients, dedicated to providing a high standard of personalised care for our patients as well as providing a supportive environment for staff with support and training.

We can offer you:

A supportive, friendly working environment Excellent peer support throughout the physiotherapy team Supervision and training Opportunities for further development

Main duties of the job

The post holder will:

Manage a caseload delegated by clinicians

Independently undertake basic assessments and interventions relevant to delegated caseload Contribute to the evaluation of programmes and patient's progression making minor alterations in consultation with the physiotherapist. Support the physiotherapists with complex cases as required Work with team members to ensure the effective functioning of the team Work in partnership with patients, carers, the multi disciplinary team and wider statutory, private and voluntary sector services. Participate in activities to improve the local department and MSK physiotherapy service Provide support to other team members and students Work flexibly according to patient and service needs

In pursuing these duties the post holder will ensure compliance with the NHS Constitution and be familiar with the NHS England Guidance 'Understanding the new NHS'.

About us

The Trust is committed to supporting staff in balancing their work and home lives and encourages staff to discuss their individual needs with their department in order to arrive at mutually satisfactory working arrangements.

This job description is a reflection of the current position and may change in emphasis or detail in light of service developments. It will be reviewed annually as part of the appraisal/performance development review process.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For further information and full details of the role please see attached the job description and person specification.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

GCSE/functional skills in Maths and English level 2 Relevant level 3 qualification (or working towards) Care certificate (or to be complete within the probationary period)

Desirable

5 GSCE A-C (or equivalent) Course relevant to MSK service

Knowledge

Essential

Knowledge of rehabilitation Knowledge of the impact illness and disability have on function Knowledge of therapy/dietetic interventions Knowledge of the roles of other professionals and the principles of partnership working

Desirable

Knowledge of relevant clinical assessments and treatments

Experience

Essential

Experience of working in health or social care/Education Experience of working with people with a range of health needs Experienced in use of IT applications

Desirable

Experience of carrying out therapeutic interventions Recent experience of working in therapy/dietetic services

Other

Desirable

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