Main area: Physiotherapy
Grade: Band 4
Contract: 12 months (Fixed Term/Secondment Maternity leave cover. Rostered to work Monday - Friday.)
Hours: Full time - 37.5 hours per week
Job ref: 320-CDCS-3545
Employer: University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type: NHS
Site: Samuel Johnson Community Hospital
Town: Lichfield
Salary: £26,530 - £29,114 pro rata pa
Salary period: Yearly
Closing: 19/03/2025 23:59
Interview date: 02/04/2025
Physiotherapy Assistant Practitioner
As a trusted organisation at the heart of our communities, we recognise the important role we can play in supporting the public, patients, our own people and local partners in achieving the best of health for the local population.
Our fundamental Values of Compassion, Openness and Excellence underpin how we intend to work as a Trust.
We are looking for a motivated Therapy Assistant with a passion for acute care who wishes to enhance their skills to a Band 4 level. You should have excellent communication and interpersonal skills and a commitment to providing high quality care.
Main duties of the job
The team is looking for a motivated, organised Physiotherapy Assistant Practitioner to support patient care in an in-patient environment. They must show the ability to be flexible within their working day and show initiative with their caseload, being mindful of the wider team's needs and workload.
Proven team skills are essential for this role as is the ability to work independently. A desire to help people in their hospital journey and recovery is essential whilst ensuring that patients are motivated and safely discharged to their previous place of residence is a key part of this role.
Basic IT skills are desirable for administration duties. Recent experience of working in an inpatient care setting and the moving and handling of adults is essential. Good interpersonal and communication skills are required along with the ability to motivate and encourage patients with physical needs.
Minimum Requirements
* NVQ Level III or equivalent qualification in Health & Social Care
* Previous experience of working as an Occupational Therapy or Physiotherapy assistant
* Evidence of working with rehab patients - inpatients
* Evidence of working independently
* Evidence of working in an NHS hospital (acute or community) setting
* Effective oral and written communication skills
Working for our organisation
In return we will offer:
* Development opportunities, both professional and leadership development
* Ongoing support from recruitment to when you join our team and beyond.
* Staff benefits including employee assistance programme, discounted gym membership, onsite fitness classes, car schemes
Important Information
If we receive a high number of applications for this position we reserve the right to withdraw the post before the closing date, therefore it is advisable that you apply as early as possible to avoid disappointment.
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