Physiotherapy Support Worker - South Restormel
Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Physiotherapy support worker to join the community rehab team based at St Austell Hospital.
We are looking for someone who already has experience of working as a therapy support worker and who is ready for the challenge of working more autonomously in the community or someone with previous community therapy support work.
The role will involve working with various physical presentations including frailty, neurological conditions, and orthopaedic and stroke.
This post is community-based and so a car driver with access to a car is essential.
The post holder will work closely with both Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy staff and be part of the developing PCN working.
This post is for 20 hours a week with working days Monday to Friday.
We welcome contact prior to application/interview if you wish to know more about the post.
Main duties of the job
Under the guidance of the Physiotherapist, you will be responsible for the assessment, treatment, and discharge planning of patients within your care. You will need to assist in the interpretation of information relevant to the patient's condition/progress, identify problems and patient needs, and set realistic goals.
You will need to have excellent organisational skills combined with experience of working in older person's services. You will need a valid UK driving licence and the ability to travel to different locations to facilitate hospital discharges.
We are a supportive team, including OTs, PTs, and support workers with excellent MDT working with other disciplines. We offer a friendly, supportive working environment where you can develop your clinical and interpersonal skills. CPD is actively encouraged and supported through regular supervision/appraisal and training.
About us
We're an NHS community and mental health provider Trust based in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. We deliver community and hospital-based care to improve people's physical and mental health. We also provide specialist support to people with dementia or a learning disability.
We are a people organisation and people matter to us. As part of the team, you'll help support the health and wellbeing of the people who live and visit this beautiful part of the UK.
Over 4,000 people make up the Trust. This includes doctors, nurses, therapists, plus admin and support staff.
We work in people's homes, in community clinics and bases. Some staff work from one of our 13 community hospitals. Our aspiration is to have great people, provide great care, be a great place to work, and a great partner.
Job responsibilities
To view a detailed job description and person specification including the main responsibilities of this role please see supporting documents.
Person Specification
Education and qualification
* Theoretical and practical training to NVQ 3 level in a relevant area or relevant experience.
* Examinations taken in English Language or IELTS qualification.
* Evidence of recent study e.g., Anatomy and Physiology, Access to Physiotherapy course, etc.
Experience
* Previous experience of working as a Therapy Support Worker, working in health or a similar post.
* Experience of working within a multidisciplinary team in a health or similar setting.
* Experience of managing the risks associated with managing patients unsupervised and in a lone working environment.
* Experience of teaching and leading groups.
Skills and Aptitude
* Good written and verbal communication skills.
* Good understanding of the importance of empathy when helping to motivate and encourage patients with impairments.
* Ability to organise, prioritise, and delegate.
Knowledge and Abilities
* Good computer and clerical skills.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer name
Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
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