Job summary An exciting opportunity has arisen for a hardworking, team orientated and highly motivated person to join our MSK outpatient therapy service at King's Mill Hospital. As an MSK outpatient physiotherapy assistant, you will contribute to providing outstanding value-based care to patients within the MSK outpatient setting including hydrotherapy/gym-based classes. You will also be responsible for ensuring stock is regularly checked and maintained which is an essential service for the team. If you are passionate about making a difference in patient care and thrive in a dynamic and supportive team, we would love to hear from you. Join us in delivering exceptional care to our patients at King's Mill Hospital Main duties of the job To understand the role in more detail, please refer to the attached job description and person specification. About us Thank you for your interest in this role. Sherwood is nationally recognised as being an excellent place to work and deliver care. We are rightly proud of the 5,500 colleagues who work here, and we are the Health Service Journal's Trust of the Year in 2020. The Care Quality Commission rated King's Mill Hospital Outstanding and Newark, and Mansfield Community Hospitals Good. Overall, we are rated Outstanding for care. For the last three years, we have been ranked as the best NHS Trust to work for in the Midlands and in 2020 we were the third best Acute/Community NHS Trust in England. Happy colleagues deliver better care. Our teams work in a supportive, inclusive environment, which nurtures wellbeing and has opportunities for development and progression. We do not just care for our patients; we also care for you. Our culture of learning, compassion and taking a person-centred approach are at the roots of our organisation. We would love you to join us. Date posted 30 January 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 4 Salary £26,530 to £29,114 a year per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Part-time Reference number 214-CSTO-6938860 Job locations King's Mill Hospital Mansfield Road Sutton in Ashfield NG17 4JL Job description Job responsibilities To understand the role in more detail, please refer to the attached job description and person specification. Job description Job responsibilities To understand the role in more detail, please refer to the attached job description and person specification. Person Specification Knowledge and Skill Requirements Essential Up to date clinical knowledge within MSk and of a range of medical conditions Ability to plan, carry out & evaluate individual therapeutic and educational sessions Able to work autonomously Skills of reasoning and decisions making for patient management Computer skills Counselling/empathy skills Manual handling skills Ability to assess, provide, adjust & fit equipment as required according to trust policy Must have an excellent understanding of the assistants role Must have excellent communication skills and an understanding of dealing with emotional issues Desirable Already worked as a therapy assistant Experience of group work/set up Highly developed communication skills and previous experience of sensitive communication handling Worked in the leisure industry Qualifications/Academic/ Craft/ Professional Desirable NVQ Level III in Care "Diagnostic and Therapeutic Support" award or similar relevant award or ability to undertake training for the qualification on appointment. Further Training Essential Further relevant training to clinical area Desirable Portfolio of evidence of CPD CanRehab level 4 Experience Essential Proven experience of assessment & planning of therapeutic intervention/treatment plans Experience of working with patient in a hospital/ward environment Working within a multi-disciplinary team Experience working autonomously Excellent organisational skills Good presentation skills Ability to use own initiative Ability to effectively prioritise Desirable Experience of involvement in clinical audit Contractual Requirements Essential Regular attendance Ability to travel for To other sites and leisure centres Desirable Full Drivers license Person Specification Knowledge and Skill Requirements Essential Up to date clinical knowledge within MSk and of a range of medical conditions Ability to plan, carry out & evaluate individual therapeutic and educational sessions Able to work autonomously Skills of reasoning and decisions making for patient management Computer skills Counselling/empathy skills Manual handling skills Ability to assess, provide, adjust & fit equipment as required according to trust policy Must have an excellent understanding of the assistants role Must have excellent communication skills and an understanding of dealing with emotional issues Desirable Already worked as a therapy assistant Experience of group work/set up Highly developed communication skills and previous experience of sensitive communication handling Worked in the leisure industry Qualifications/Academic/ Craft/ Professional Desirable NVQ Level III in Care "Diagnostic and Therapeutic Support" award or similar relevant award or ability to undertake training for the qualification on appointment. Further Training Essential Further relevant training to clinical area Desirable Portfolio of evidence of CPD CanRehab level 4 Experience Essential Proven experience of assessment & planning of therapeutic intervention/treatment plans Experience of working with patient in a hospital/ward environment Working within a multi-disciplinary team Experience working autonomously Excellent organisational skills Good presentation skills Ability to use own initiative Ability to effectively prioritise Desirable Experience of involvement in clinical audit Contractual Requirements Essential Regular attendance Ability to travel for To other sites and leisure centres Desirable Full Drivers license 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 details Employer name Sherwood Forest Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Address King's Mill Hospital Mansfield Road Sutton in Ashfield NG17 4JL Employer's website https://www.sfh-tr.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)