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Physiotherapy Support Worker - Medicine (Band 4)
NHS
Bristol
GBP 10.000 - 40.000
This post will work within the Medicine Physiotherapy service at North Bristol's main site at Southmead. The Medicine pathway is a large team covering a variety of clinical settings including Older Persons Medicine, Frailty short stay, Elgar Enablement Unit and specialist medical areas such as infectious diseases and gastro. This role is a senior support worker role providing physiotherapy interventions to acutely unwell adults within medicine both with other colleagues and autonomously. A full training and in-service training program is available for the successful candidate. This post is for 37.5hrs a day working pattern prominently Monday-Friday but does include a weekend commitment of one weekend day a month with time back in the week which is rostered.
Main duties of the job
You would be working within one of the Medicine Physiotherapy teams as part of a large multidisciplinary team including Occupational Therapists, Psychologists, Specialist Nurses, Dietitians and Medical staff. The work is varied, and opportunities are available to rotate into the different medical areas. You will provide physiotherapy assessments, exercise plans and support patients through their journey including discharge.
This role will include undertaking duties as part of a 7-day rostered working pattern.
Job responsibilities
To be responsible for own caseload following referral from a Physiotherapist, adhering to specified therapeutic programs and protocols, monitoring patient progress and adapting treatment as necessary. Supporting discharge planning for patients including completion of discharge paperwork. Supporting other support workers to manage their caseloads, support support worker training and working with undergraduate students out on placement.
Person Specification
Education/Training/Qualifications
* Evidence of higher level apprenticeship, foundation degree or equivalent clinical experience
* Evidence of a continued desire to learn and develop self.
* Experience of healthcare environment
* Experience working as therapy support worker
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
* Knowledge of role and relevant skills required
* Ability to prioritise workloads
* Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
* Experience working with Medical patients including frailty
Qualities/Special Circumstances
* Good communication and interpersonal skills
* An empathetic attitude towards patients
* Experience of working in high pressured environments
* Experience of working in areas with high demands/pressures
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.
Southmead Hospital, North Bristol NHS Trust
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