Band 4 Senior Physiotherapy Assistant - Birmingham, United Kingdom - University Hospitals Birmingham

University Hospitals Birmingham

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Birmingham, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Job summary:

Do you want to work in a dynamic, innovative Trust, with state of the art facilities and where there is a strong focus on CPD / staff development?

We have an opportunity for a Senior Physiotherapy Assistant to join our musculoskeletal Physiotherapy Outpatients team at Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham.

The Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham is part of the University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust and is in close proximity to the City Centre, with excellent transport links.

The musculoskeletal physiotherapy outpatients team provides specialist, expert assessment and treatment for a wide variety of musculo-skeletal injuries and patient complaints.

These include referrals from primary care, accident and emergency as well as speciality referrals such as orthopaedics, rheumatology, haematology and neurosurgery.

This is an opportunity for applicants looking to move into a senior position, to provide skilled support to the musculoskeletal outpatient team and assist registered therapy staff to provide an effective and efficient patience centred service.

You will be working with, and be supported by a dynamic and enthusiastic team of skilled professionals and have the opportunity to see a diverse range of patients and enhance your skills in specialist areas.

The Physiotherapy service actively supports CPD and personal development for all staff. We have a comprehensive in service training programme. This is a full time post for 37.5 hours.

Main duties, tasks & skills required:

Experience of working in an acute NHS Trust with at least 2 years working as a Therapy Assistant within a therapy or fitness instruction environment is required for this post.

Although closely supported by members of the team, much of the treatment will be delivered independently following a detailed and recorded referral process.

They will be working within the musculoskeletal outpatient setting, primarily in a gym environment performing both face to face and virtual treatment sessions for a wide variety of conditions.

The role also includes the delivery of exercises classes to both face to face and virtual audiences. These classes require exceptional motivational skills and a positive approach to rehabilitation.

They should have excellent communication and organisational skills and will be expected to engage in a comprehensive in-service training program including delivery of training to peers and other professional groups.

They should provide commitment to ongoing CPD.

About us:

We are recognised as one of the leading NHS Foundation Trusts in the UK. Our vision is to Build Healthier Lives, and we recognise that we need incredible staff to do this.

Our commitment to our staff is to create the best place for them to work, and we are dedicated to:
Investing in the health and wellbeing of our staff, including a commitment of offering flexible working where we can;
Offer our staff a wide variety of training and development opportunities, to support their personal and career development objectives.

UHB is committed to ensuring that our staff are treated fairly and feel that they belong, by creating a kind and inclusive environment.

This is about equity of opportunity; removing all barriers, including discrimination and ensuring each individual member of staff reach their true potential, achieve their ambitions and thrive in their work.

This is more than words. We are taking action.

Our commitment to an inclusive culture is embedded at all levels of the organisation where every voice is heard, driven by our diverse and active staff networks, and at Board level by the Fairness Taskforce led by our CEO.

We nurture a culture which empowers staff to challenge discriminatory behaviours and to enable people to bring their 'whole self' to a kinder, more connected and bold place to work.

Job description:

*Please Note : For a detailed job description for this vacancy, please see attached Job Description*
Person specification:
Qualifications:

Essential:

Good level of written and spoken English (at least GCSE or equivalent)
Evidence of personal development related to healthcare.
NVQ3 or higher in related health field e.g. Mobility/exercise/equipment or BTec or evidence of working towards.

Desirable:

Associate membership of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy or other relevant professional body.

Experience:

Essential:

Significant experience (2 yrs+) as a Therapy Assistant within a therapy or fitness instructor/gym environment.
Able to work independently with guidance.
A knowledge of the aims and principles of physiotherapy.
An understanding of the implications of illness and disability.
Experience of working within an NHS environment.
An understanding of safe provision and use of patient equipment in this area.
Previous leading/education of exercise groups.
Knowledge of the use, maintenance and health and safety procedures of fitness equipment.