Physiotherapy Assistant Practitioner - Nottingham, United Kingdom - Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust

Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust
Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust
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Nottingham, United Kingdom

1 week ago

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Description
Band 4


Main area

  • Therapy services
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Grade

  • Band 4
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Contract

  • Permanent: Participation in weekend service required on a rostered basis
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Hours

  • Part time 30 hours per week (Must be available to work on a Friday; ideal working pattern Tuesday-Friday
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Site

  • City Hospital
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Town

  • Nottingham
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Salary
- £23,949 - £26,282 £21,892-£24,157 per annum
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Salary period

  • Yearly
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Closing

  • Today at 23:59Job overview


An exciting opportunity has become available for a Band 4 Physiotherapy assistant (0.8 WTE) to join the Adult Cystic Fibrosis team at The Wolfson CF Centre, City Campus of Nottingham University Hospitals Trust.

The role will involve devising and providing exercise programmes for patients with Cystic Fibrosis and other chronic respiratory diseases in a variety of settings including inpatients/outpatients/community and virtual work.

A valid driving licence and access to a car would be an advantage.

Main duties of the job


In addition to the summary below, please familiarise yourself with full Job Description and Person Specification documents attached to this advert.


The successful applicant will work alongside the physiotherapists and fellow band 3 physiotherapy assistant who work within our Cystic Fibrosis unit.


They will be involved in assessing exercise tolerance, devising and carrying out exercise programmes for patients across the following settings: inpatient/outpatient/community/virtual.


Within the inpatient setting they will be involved in providing acute rehabilitation, assessing for walking aids and assessing for discharge.


They will be responsible for their own caseload and diary management working both individually and alongside other members of the therapy and multidisciplinary team.

They will need to be able to work independently and proactively with support from the therapy team.

They will be expected to supervise and support the band 3 physiotherapy assistant. They will participate in our in-service training programme.


As well as clinical work, they will be expected to assist with administrative duties required for ensuring the smooth running of the CF unit.


Duties include, but are not limited to:
stocktaking, equipment ordering, printing and photocopying.

Working for our organisation

NUH is one of the largest teaching trusts in the UK and offers excellent opportunities for training and development.

NUH provides health services to people living in Nottingham City and Nottinghamshire, and tertiary services to people across the East Midlands.


NUH's Therapy and Rehabilitation Directorate is a supportive department with a robust appraisal process and offers many learning opportunities for our staff.

Therapy support workers are actively encouraged to participate in development opportunities, and to contribute to service improvement and development.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

They will be organised and capable of maintaining accurate records (patient records, stock and audit data). They will be motivated, self-directed and enjoy working as part of a supportive team.

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.

Permanent 30 hours Band 4 post

Must be available to work Friday; ideal hour hours will be Tuesday to Friday, 8:30 - 16:30

Additional duties will include participation in a weekend working rota

Person specification

Training and qualifications

Essential criteria

  • GCSE (A-C) English/Maths or equivalent
  • NVQ/QCF level 3 in healthcare or equivalent relevant qualification
Experience

Essential criteria

  • Significant experience of working as a therapy support worker (band 3)
  • Understands the concepts of rehabilitation
  • Able to deal with pressurised/unexpected situations
  • Has experience of working in a relevant health, care or exercise setting
Communication and relationship skills

Essential criteria

  • Effective written, verbal and nonverbal communication skills
  • Able to communicate with patients who have impaired communication abilities
  • Able to empathise with and motivate others
Analytical and judgement skills

Essential criteria

  • Demonstrates a responsible attitude/professional behaviour
  • Able to work flexibly as part of a team
  • Demonstrates problem solving skills and ability to work on own initiative
Planning and organisation skills

Essential criteria

  • Demonstrates selfmanagement skills (e.g. time management, prioritising
  • Flexible and willing to adapt
Physical skills

Essential criteria

  • Able to undertake moving and handling procedures
  • Experience of using Information Technology (e.g. basic word processing skills).
Other

Essential criteria

  • Able to contribute to out of hours/weekend service as
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