Physiotherapy Assistant - Cambridge, United Kingdom - Cambridge University Hospitals

Cambridge University Hospitals
Cambridge University Hospitals
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Cambridge, United Kingdom

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Description

Main area

  • Division B
  • Physiotherapy
    Grade
  • Band 3
    Contract
  • Permanent
    Hours
  • Part time hours per week
    Job ref
  • 180B233343
    Employer
  • Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
    Employer type
  • NHS
    Site
  • Addenbrookes Hospital-Division B
    Town
  • Cambridge
    Salary
- £22,816 - £24,336 p.a. pro rata
Salary period

  • Yearly
    Closing
  • 07/12/2023 23:59
    Interview date
  • 14/12/2024Job overview

Are you looking for a new opportunity? Are you a reliable, hardworking individual who thrives in a busy environment?

A new and exciting opportunity has arisen for a Physiotherapy Assistant to join our Amputee Physiotherapy Team. We are looking for a member of the team to support the one-to-one and group rehabilitation of patients' pre and post amputation. You would work in both Inpatient and Outpatient settings within the Physiotherapy Department at Addenbrooke's Hospital and surrounding Clinics.

The department and the team are friendly and dedicated towards the delivery of an excellent service for all our users as well as committed to service improvements. You will receive excellent training to develop new skills in order to be able to manage a delegated caseload of patients for functional progression and support the Physiotherapists with more complex patients.

Apprenticeship Opportunity
Main duties of the job


To work under the supervision and guidance of the Amputee Physiotherapy Physiotherapists as part of the Outpatient Amputee Rehabilitation Service.**
To provide interventions or treatments with patients which form part of their rehabilitation programme or duties as directed primarily by the Physiotherapist.

This will occur primarily at the site of the Addenbrooke's Prosthetics and Orthotics Outpatient facility, with some duties occurring at Addenbrooke's Hospital as required by the Physiotherapy 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.

The advert will close at midnight on 7 December 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

  • Educated to GCSE level or equivalentDesirable criteria
  • Relevant other qualification, e.g. NVQ level II / III in healthcareExperience
Essential criteria

  • Experience in dealing with members of the publicDesirable criteria
  • Working in health / caring settingKnowledge
Essential criteria

  • Understanding of customer serviceDesirable criteria
  • Knowledge of the role of Physiotherapy
    Skills:
Essential criteria

Ability to use a range of communication skills including, but not limited to, building rapport, persuasion, motivation, explanation, education

Ability to work independently but also collaboratively within the MDT

Literacy and numeracy skills

Administrative and computer skills

Self-directed learning

  • Good organisational skillsDesirable criteria
Able to adjust style of communication for those with communication difficulties, e.g. hearing lossAdditional 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.

Ability to complete hands on moving and handling tasks with patients

Ability to work to a flexible timetable

  • Committed to personal / team development
    Applicant requirements:

Further details / informal visits contact:

Name

  • Elly Mendis

Job title

  • Specialist Physiotherapist Amputee Rehabilitation

Telephone number
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