Physiotherapy Support Worker - 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

3 weeks ago

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Description
Band 3


Main area

  • Physiotherapy

Grade

  • Band 3

Contract

  • Permanent: Regular weekend working comitment

Hours

  • Full time
  • Part time
  • Job share
  • Flexible working
30 hours per week (regular weekend working.)


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Site

  • QMC Campus

Town

  • Nottingham

Salary
- £22,816 - £24,336 per annum, pro rata


Salary period

  • Yearly

Closing

  • 10/07/2023 23:59
Job overview


This opportunity has arisen for a Band 3 Physiotherapy Assistant to join our inpatient spinal unit at the QMC of Nottingham University Hospitals.

This is a part time (30 hours pw) permanent post. The current post holders work regular Saturdays or Sundays. Thorough training and regular supervision will be given. You will be an Integral part of this well led dynamic team.

Main duties of the job


In addition to the below summary you need to familiarize yourself with full Job Description and Person Specification documents attached to this advert.

You will provide effective patient-centered care for a wide range of spinal patients.

You will assess and treat patients independently as well as work alongside an established group of physiotherapists ranging from bands 2-8a.


You will treat patients independently in one to one sessions as well as group, working with designated rehab plans designed by the therapists.

You will work alongside more experienced team members to treat more complex cases.

You will converse with patients and use non-verbal communication skills and manual handling techniques to facilitate rehabilitation goals.


You will be expected to maintain your own written records and communicate clearly with therapists and members of the multi-disciplinary team.

There will be admin that needs to be completed as part of the Job.

Working for our organisation

We are a dynamic team working at QMC. We have regular training opportunities and meetings where everyone is encouraged to voice their opinions. We work in a manner than exemplifies the TEAM NUH values.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities


The post is that of a physiotherapy therapy support worker providing specific assessments and treatment to patients under the guidance and supervision of a registered therapist.

Some clerical and administration tasks will also be undertaken (eg keeping records, filing or arranging appointments as appropriate).

When working with in-patients, the role will be to provide rehabilitation and interventions to facilitate the safe discharge of patients.


To undertake initial assessments independently or with other members of the team using agreed protocols and guidelines; providing treatment planning and ongoing sessions with the therapists' guidance when appropriate.


To provide simple treatment procedures in both individual and group settings, when judged competent, following the appropriate training directed by a qualified therapist.

To plan, prepare and carry out the appropriate level of rehabilitation and progress in line with treatment plans.

Communicate effectively with patients, carers/relatives and all multi-professional colleagues regarding all aspects of patient care.

Ongoing commitment to own personal development with the identification of personal training needs.

Assist in the induction, training and education of other staff and students.

To work flexibly to meet the needs of Therapy Services across both campuses.

Please see job description and person specification for further information.

Person specification

training and qualification

Essential criteria

  • GCSE or equivalent
Experience

Essential criteria

  • Previous experience as a therapy or Rehab assistant
  • Previous experience of working in the NHS or a care setting
Desirable criteria

  • Previous experience working in neuro rehab or stroke rehab
communication & relationships

Essential criteria

  • Effective written, verbal and listening communications skills
  • Can work independently or under direction of a variety of supervisors.
Planning & Organisational Skil

Essential criteria

  • Organisational skills, prioritising etc
  • Able to work within a team and independently
physical skills

Essential criteria

  • Manual handling skills
  • Flexibility to work elsewhere in Therapies or as required across both campuses.
  • Flexible working
schedules including participation in weekend rosters where required.

analytical and judgement skill

Essential criteria

  • Awareness of professional behaviour and issues of confidentiality/data protection.
  • Ability to work flexibly as part of a team
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Come and join our wonderful team at NUH.

We are big believers in diversity and welcome new ideas to help develop our team in order to deliver world class healthcare to the vast patient populations we serve.

With endless personal development opportunities available, at the NUH we will endeavour to turn your job into a career


Salary:
The quoted salary will be on a pro rata basis for pa
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