Employer: University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type: NHS
Site: Florence Nightingale Community Hospital
Town: Derby
Salary: £24,071 - £25,674 pro rata pa
Salary period: Yearly
Closing: 23/12/2024 23:59
Interview date: 08/01/2025
Physiotherapy Assistant
Band 3
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 and the communities in which they live by providing Exceptional Care Together.
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As a Trust we promote an inclusive environment and welcome applications from a diverse pool of talent and backgrounds. All individuals are valued and given every opportunity to succeed based on merit.
The Trust actively encourages applications from members of our Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic communities. These groups are under-represented in our organisation, and it’s important to us that our workforce reflects the diversity of our communities as much as possible.
Job overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen within Florence Nightingale Community Hospital for a Physiotherapy Assistant (30 hours per week) to become an integral part of Neurology Outpatient Therapy Services (NOTS).
If you thrive on working with others in a hands-on role whilst also working well independently to assist in the treatment of patient’s activities of daily living, promote functional independence and aid mobility issues, this may be the perfect role for you.
You will be an excellent communicator, able to manage your time effectively and must be passionate and enthusiastic about optimising patient outcomes.
Main duties of the job
This post will offer you the opportunity to develop your skills in this clinical field within a supportive Multi-disciplinary team (MDT) (this can include: Occupational Therapy, Clinical Neuropsychology, Neurosplinting, Spasticity) in order to support neurology patients throughout different stages of their condition and rehabilitation. Your learning and development will be supported through completion of competency packages, regular supervision and training.
Applicants must be able to demonstrate an understanding of the role of the Physiotherapist and neurological rehabilitation and should have relevant experience of moving and handling adults.
There will be a number of non-clinical and administrative duties to support the team and a basic working knowledge of IT packages is essential.
Working for our organisation
In return we will offer:
* Development opportunities, both professional and leadership development
* On-going 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
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see attached Job description and Person Specification. To apply please click APPLY FOR THIS JOB – this link will take you to the TRAC Recruitment Site. You will need to register if you do not already have an account.
* Previous experience of working in a care setting
* Evidence of experience in moving and handling
* Previous experience in NHS and/or rehabilitation
* Understanding of rehabilitation
Skills
* Able to work as part of a team
* Good interpersonal skills
* Previous experience working with neurological patients
Training
* Written and spoken English
* NVQ Level 2 or equivalent care based competencies
* GCSE English and Maths
* Evidence of recent learning
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.
Most of our posts are subject to a DBS check, however having a criminal record will not necessarily bar you from obtaining a position. Please be aware that all new employees starting work with us will be charged for the cost of their DBS check, if it is required for their role.
Anyone from outside of the UK (excluding from the Republic of Ireland) will need permission from UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) to work in the UK and may also need entry clearance before travelling here.
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