Band 3 - Rotational Physiotherapy Assistant, Inpatient Therapies
West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
We have an exciting opportunity to join our Band 3 Physiotherapy rotation as a Physiotherapy assistant in inpatient therapy at West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust. This post would be suitable for an individual with a particular interest in assisting patients to become as independent as possible.
This role includes supporting the qualified staff to deliver complex treatments to dependent patients and to assist with the running of the department including data collection and equipment ordering.
Main duties of the job
This is an exciting and rewarding role with many opportunities to expand your communication and people skills whilst working alongside an integrated therapy team. You will take part in peer learning sessions and be part of a structured in-service training programme for our assistant tier alongside personal development reviews with your supervisor.
Job responsibilities
Supported by a team of experienced therapy staff, this post offers a potential candidate the ideal opportunity to gain a wealth of experience within the inpatient therapy service. The post holder would work across various clinical settings including the care of elderly wards, stroke unit, surgical (including amputees), orthopaedic and medical wards, carrying out treatments set out by the Physiotherapy staff. This post does not include any evening/overnight responsibilities, but the successful post holder would have a responsibility in participating in the weekend and Bank Holiday seven-day working rotas (1:4 1:6 weekend working frequency).
Person Specification
Education and qualifications:
* Care Certificate or City and Guilds 3 or NVQ 3 or BTEC National Diploma OR equivalent experience.
* Level 2 Functional skills in English and Maths; GCSE A* - C or 4 - 9 or willingness to work towards.
* 3 A-Levels OR Health and Science T-Level OR equivalent Level 3 qualifications/apprenticeship.
Knowledge:
* Understanding of the Physiotherapy role within an acute hospital.
* Understanding and commitment to a caring approach to patients & relatives.
* Knowledge of local services for onward referral.
Experience:
* NHS experience.
* Experience of managing and prioritising own caseload.
* Relevant experience as a therapy assistant or similar.
* Experience of working with clients with physical/cognitive impairment/confusion/dementia.
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.
We kindly invite you to consider submitting an application.
If you have a disability or long-term health condition and should you require support or guidance please contact westherts.recruitment@nhs.net.
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