Physiotherapy Support Worker-Musculoskeletal/Hydrotherapy Outpatients

3 weeks ago

South Shields, United Kingdom South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a permanentBand 3 Physiotherapy Support Worker, within the Musculoskeletal Team/Hydrotherapyservice, working hours per week, based at Sunderland Royal Hospital,however, there may be a service need to work at the South Tyneside Hospital site.

Full or Part time hours will be considered.

This role will focus on providing a high standardof Physiotherapy assessment and treatment of patients alongside qualifiedPhysiotherapists. The post-holder will be responsible for their own patient caseload to manage appropriately,under the supervision of qualified staff with a focus on patient exerciseclasses primarily in Hydrotherapy and treatment within a Musculoskeletalsetting.

This is a fantastic opportunity to work within adynamic, friendly and supportive team, delivering patient care to a variety ofMusculoskeletal conditions.

You willalso have excellent opportunities for your own professional developmentensuring you are able to grow both personally and professionally.

This role will also involve some administrative andgeneral housekeeping tasks.

Main duties of the job

The successfulcandidate will work as part of the physiotherapy team, have a caseload ofpatients and provide safe and high quality patient care.

The main dutiesof the job include:

To beresponsible for the assessment and treatment of your own caseload, and tosupport the physiotherapists as required. To provide any mobilityaids/appliances to patients.

To undertakeHydrotherapy classes and individual patient care

To undertakeadmin tasks and other non-clinical duties.

To supervisemore junior therapy support staff.

To comply withTrust policies.

About us

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One Team One Trust - There are many reasons to work at our Trust. From our commitment to putting people first to our accessible services and award winning teams. We have a passion for research, innovation and tackling inequalities. We are committed to respect, fairness and civility and promote a compassionate, caring and positive culture / working environment.

We welcome all applications irrespective of peoples race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion/belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity and in particular those from under- represented groups. Looking after our workforces health and wellbeing is a priority for STSFT. We also provide access to high quality education, training, career progression and support. Flexible working is supported via the Trust's Flexible Working Policy.

The Trust employs around 8,300 people and provides a range of hospital services to a local community of around 430,000 residents. We also provide a range of more specialised services outside this area, in some cases to a population as great as 860,000. We offer our staff outstanding benefits - Fitness Centre (SRH), libraries at both hospital sites, chaplaincy support and access to a Childcare Co-ordinator to help staff with childcare arrangements.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Working inSouth Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust, the main purpose of thePhysiotherapy Support Worker role is to work part of the Physiotherapy team to providehigh standard physiotherapy.

The main responsibilities include:

Work aspart of a team to deliver care that focuses on the direct care needs of theindividual, delivered in line with the defined plans of care.

Toprovide support and assistance to qualified physiotherapy staff clinically andadministratively, in order to ensure highest standards of quality andefficiency of care.

Thepost holder will often be working alone without direct supervision of the Physiotherapist;however advice from a Physiotherapist is available.

Recogniseand consistently work within the boundaries of your role: unless supervised bya HCPC registrant Physiotherapist, only undertake activity that has beencompetency assessed.

Comply withthe Trust vision, values and behavioural compact.

PLEASE REFER TO THE ATTACHED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR FULL DUTIES OF THE ROLE

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

Evidence of interaction with the public or patients in a care setting. Ability to work as part of a team. Evidence of working within a therapy environment.

Desirable

Evidence of working as a physiotherapy assistant or technical instructor in a local authority, hospital or NHS organisation Previous B3 therapy support worker

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

Able to evidence/ demonstrate values and behaviours aligned to the Trust Able to use initiative and good organisational skills: timely organisation, delegation and prioritisation Able to present information, written and orally in a clear and logical manner Ability to communicate at all levels Ability to independently follow guidance and standards Ability to engage, empathise and motivate people Ability to work in a stressful environment with aggressive and emotional people Ability to work as part of a team Knowledge of the role of a therapy support worker An understanding of Physiotherapy Basic IT skills

Desirable

Evidence of ability to be innovative and proactive Intermediate IT skills

Qualifications

Essential

GCSE in English and Numeracy skills to level 1 or equivalent NVQ 3 in health related subject or relevant past experience

Desirable

An understanding of South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust, its culture, strategic direction, achievements and NHS standing Recognised academic qualification in a health related topic

Physical Skills

Essential

Able to fulfil the health requirements of the post; taking in reasonable adjustments recommended by Occupational Health Ability to carry out moderate to intense physical effort throughout the working day and to work within an environment with competing demands Good levels of general fitness Able to meet travel requirements of post

Desirable

Evidence of maintaining a healthy lifestyle

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