Physiotherapy Assistant Practitioner - Cambridge, United Kingdom - Cambridge University Hospitals

Cambridge University Hospitals
Cambridge University Hospitals
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Description

Main area

  • Division B
  • Physiotherapy
    Grade
  • Band 4
    Contract
  • Permanent
    Hours
  • Full time
Flexible working

37.5 hours per week
Job ref

  • 180B233194
    Employer
  • Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
    Employer type
  • NHS
    Site
  • Addenbrookes Hospital-Division B
    Town
  • Cambridge
    Salary
- £25,147 - £27,596 p.a. pro rata
Salary period

  • Yearly
    Closing
  • 02/08/2023 23:59
    Interview date
  • 29/08/2023Job overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our outpatient physiotherapy team


We are looking for a dynamic member of the team to support the one to one and group rehabilitation of patients with a variety of musculoskeletal conditions seen within the Physiotherapy department at Addenbrookes Hospital.

We are a large group of therapists who treat a range of patients varying from chronic pain to acute trauma and post-surgical.

You will have proven knowledge and skills in exercise therapy, be able to lead our ESCAPE pain programme and 1:1 Hydrotherapy sessions alongside manage a caseload of patients.

Main duties of the job


You will be working alongside a team of assistant practitioners to help cover a wide range of duties across the outpatient department.


The team is friendly and dedicated towards the delivery of an excellent service for all our users, as well as constantly looking at better ways to provide a service.

You will be strongly supported in learning new skills and gaining additional training.

There is a requirement for you to undertake weekend working in the orthopaedic service.

If you would like any further information or an informal visit please do contact the department

Working for our organisation


Our Trust
Cambridge University Hospitals (CUH) NHS Foundation Trust comprises Addenbrooke's Hospital and the Rosie Hospital in Cambridge.

With over 11000 staff and over 1100 beds the priorities of the Trust focus on a quality service which is all about people - patients, staff and partners.

Recognised as providing 'outstanding' care to our patients and rated 'Good' overall by the Care Quality Commissioner, is testament to the skill and dedication of the people who work here.

CUH's values - Together - Safe, Kind, Excellent - are at the heart of patient care, defining the way all staff work and behave.

The Trust provides accessible high-quality healthcare for the local people of Cambridge, together with specialist services, dealing with rare or complex conditions for a regional, national and international population.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see the attached Applicant Information Pack (combined Job Description and Person Specification) for key duties and responsibilities.

This vacancy will close at midnight on 2nd August 2023

Interviews are due to be held on 29th August 2023


Benefits to you


We offer development opportunities and a wide range of benefits including on-site leisure facilities, shopping concourse, day nurseries and access to a great transport system with easy access to airports and rail travel.


Please note if you would like to discuss the required hours of this role further, you should approach the contact given.

In some cases alternative working hours will be considered.

Person specification


Qualifications:

Essential criteria

Good general education, to GCSE or equivalent including evidence of literacy and numeracy skills

  • Relevant health, sport or exercise degree or qualification (for example Level III Exercise referral, BACR or equivalent)Desirable criteria
Member of the Register of Exercise Professionals

  • Evidence of achievement of other relevant trainingKnowledge
Essential criteria

Awareness / knowledge of Allied Health Professional roles such as Physiotherapists and Occupational Therapists

  • An understanding of commonly encountered medical conditionsDesirable criteria
Knowledge of the physical and psychological impact of pregnancy, postnatal trauma and gynaecology cancers

  • Knowledge of how patients can benefit from exerciseAdditional Requirements
Essential criteria

  • The ability to understand and behave at all times, towards patients, visitors and colleagues according to the Trust values of Safe, Kind, Excellent

Skills:

Essential criteria

Ability to deal with patients unsupervised

Ability to manage and support more junior staff

Able to design, implement and modify individual treatment plans autonomously

Administrative and IT skills

Self-directed learning

Ability to manage own caseload

Applies practical approach to problem solving

Able to demonstrate empathy, motivate and persuade patients with impaired cognitive abilities or physical senses

  • Committed to personal and team development To assist with treatment, e.g. exercise prescription, use of equipmentDesirable criteria
Willing to take on responsibility and coordination role

  • Ability to supervise a group of patientsExperience
Essential criteria

General experience in dealing with
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