Senior Physiotherapy Support Worker

1 week ago

Redditch, United Kingdom Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust Full time

Job summary

We are currently seeking a Senior Physiotherapy Support Worker to join our large yet welcoming team at Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust.

We are pleased to offer a full-time position ( hours per week) based at the Alexandra Hospital in Redditch.

We are looking for an individual who is dedicated to delivering the highest standard of care to our patients, who can consistently demonstrate our 4ward signature behaviours, and who is driven to prioritise the needs of our patients.

Previous experience as a therapy assistant or in a rehabilitation role is essential; only applicants who meet this criterion will be considered.

A knowledge of exercise therapy and human anatomy is also desirable and would be highly advantageous.

UK Visa and Immigration Sponsorship: Please note that we do not offer UKVI sponsorship for these posts, and so all applicants require a current right to work in the UK.

Main duties of the job

The successful applicant willassist physiotherapists in delivering treatments across a variety of inpatientspecialities. Duties will include delivering treatments, exercise programmesand mobilising patients to achieve a safe discharge.

About us

Our purpose is simple - Putting Patients First. We are looking for exceptional colleagues who can help us achieve this.

Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust is a large acute and specialised hospital trust that provides a range of local acute services to the residents of Worcestershire and more specialised services to a larger population in Herefordshire and beyond.

The Trust operates hospital-based services from three sites in Kidderminster, Redditch and Worcester

Our workforce is nearly 6,800 strong, and our caring staff are recognised as providing good and outstanding patient-centred care. You could be one of them.

We are committed to recruiting the best people to work with us to achieve our Vision - working in partnership to provide the best healthcare for our communities, leading and supporting our teams to move 4ward. Our 4ward behaviours, which we ask all staff to demonstrate, underpin our everyday work and remain firmly at the heart of all we do.

Our objectives are simple:

Best services for local people Best experience of care and best outcomes for our patients Best use of resources Best people

Better never stops, and our Clinical Services Strategy provides a clear future vision for our Trust, our hospitals, our services and our role in the wider health and care system.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Working as partof the physiotherapy team, to provide quality therapeutic care through the delivery of specified assessment andtreatment programmes to a limited patient group, as directed by the seniortherapist. This will involve workingunsupervised and at times will involve working with both qualified andunqualified staff including Physiotherapy assistants. To assess, treatand progress simple treatment of patients in line with competencies set andassessed by the Senior Physiotherapist and to use this knowledge to contributeto effective discharge planning as part of the Multi-disciplinary Team.

To provideclerical and administrative support to qualified staff and students andto undertake delegated housekeeping and stock control tasks.

To participate in theweekend service. The specialitydependant on experience. This servicemay include the treatment of children. Working hours will be dependent upon theservice provided within each speciality, this may include 7 day working orparticipation in a relevant weekend/bank holiday rota.

Person Specification

Knowledge & Skills

Essential

Effective and appropriate written communication skills Broad based competencies in therapy related skills Evidence of appropriate personal skills eg responsible, flexible, well-organised Evidence of team working Knowledge of basic aims and principles of physiotherapy Good patient handling skills Health and Safety and Risk Management awareness Effective and appropriate verbal communication skills Computer Literate

Desirable

Understanding of professional, legal and clinical governance issues

Other Qualities

Essential

Ability to meet the physical demands of the role Able and willing to work contracted hours over 7 days as required Able to contribute to the Physiotherapy weekend rota Shows commitment to the role

Experience

Essential

Proven experience as a Therapy Assistant with different client groups Evidence of work using a wide range of skills Evidence of relevant self-development

Qualifications

Essential

-Functional Skills (level 2) or Maths & English GCSE (grades 9-4 or A*-C) -3 A-Levels or Health and Science T-Level or equivalent level 3 qualification(s) or - A level 3 apprenticeship ( Senior Healthcare Support Worker apprenticeship (or other level 3 qualification pathway) or - Equivalent clinical experience/expertise within an AHP profession underpinned by theoretical and practical experience

Desirable

A relevant further education qualification eg BTEC (Therapy Support Worker) or NVQ 3 in Healthcare or equivalent

Right to Work in UK

Essential

As detailed in the advert - we can only progress applications if you already have the right to work in the UK as we do not provide sponsorship for these roles, please confirm that you have the right to work in the UK.

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