Job Summary
The Physiotherapy Department at University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust is looking for a flexible, enthusiastic and motivated individual to join the Health Care of Elderly/Medical respiratory team. The post holder will work alongside Physiotherapists and the multidisciplinary team within the inpatient service.
The successful applicant will be part of the team who provide a quality Physiotherapy service to Health Care of Elderly, medical and respiratory patients on a rotational basis. Working closely with the current team members, the post holder will work within set protocols to implement and progress physiotherapy treatment regimes within agreed goal parameters. Other duties may include the organisation/running of a variety of class-based exercise programmes with support from a physiotherapist. The successful candidate will join a well-established team in delivering a seven-day service to patients.
Good organisational and interpersonal skills are essential. The successful candidate will need to have experience of working with vascular/traumatic amputee patients and in an acute surgical environment as a therapy assistant. Professionalism and a positive attitude towards their professional development, as well as a willingness and ability to learn, are essential.
Main duties of the job
Working under the supervision of a Physiotherapist, to undertake a variety of tasks (clinical and non-clinical) to support the delivery of physiotherapy to patients within the Physiotherapy service line.
To work without direct supervision, but under the direction of a Physiotherapist in the performance of specific tasks for an individual or group of patients within the health care of elderly, medical and respiratory service as part of patients' treatment and rehabilitation programmes. To work within protocols and competencies specific to this post. To act as the first contact in specific situations.
Supervision takes the form of observation of practice, regular formal and informal training. Access to advice and support from senior physiotherapists is always available. Regular checks will be made to ensure workload is managed, and clinical work and case notes are routinely evaluated.
About Us
University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust is a people business - where every member of staff matters and can make a difference. Patients are at the heart of everything we do. Joining University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust means becoming part of a team of dedicated staff, who are committed to leading the way through innovation, clinical excellence and great customer care. The Trust has great opportunities for career development in a highly progressive working environment. We offer all of this in a vibrant, modern city with a historic reputation for adventure.
We recognise that work-life balance is important for our colleagues and so we invite requests from applicants around less than full-time/flexible working for our advertised roles. Please contact the recruiting manager to discuss this prior to your application submission. We commit to giving this full consideration in each case. We encourage people from diverse backgrounds to apply for our roles, as diversity strengthens our teams.
Job Description
Job responsibilities
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Person Specification
Experience And Knowledge
* Demonstrable experience of working as a Physiotherapy assistant or therapy assistant or equivalent in the acute hospital setting.
* Broad demonstrable experience working with patients. Proven knowledge of the conditions relevant to this post.
Qualifications
* GCSEs Grade A-C/4-9 in Maths and English or Functional Skills level 2 in Maths and English Plus NVQ level 3 qualification in Health & Social Care or equivalent in therapy/exercise rehabilitation or equivalent knowledge acquired through experience to diploma equivalent level.
* Up to date evidence of CPD.
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications.
Employer details
Employer name: University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust
Address: Derriford Hospital and UHP sites, Derriford Road, Plymouth, PL6 8DH
Employer's website: https://www.plymouthhospitals.nhs.uk/
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