Main area: Head & Neck, Orthopaedic and Reconstructive Services
Grade: Band 3/4
Contract: Permanent
Hours: 18.75 hours per week (Working pattern subject to consultation with Clinical Lead)
Job ref: 328-HNO-6917065
Employer: South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type: NHS
Site: Redcar Primary Care Hospital
Town: Redcar
Salary: £24,071 - £29,114 Per annum (pro rata)
Salary period: Yearly
Closing: 12/03/2025 23:59
Physiotherapy Assistant Practitioner
Job overview
We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic Physiotherapy Assistant on a part-time basis who will work alongside our existing Community Outpatient Physiotherapy team based at Redcar Primary Care Hospital delivering physiotherapy to the adult population in the Redcar vicinity.
You will be offered the opportunity to develop both clinical and administrative skills. There is a strong commitment to continuing professional development and we offer excellent clinical supervision, appraisal and opportunity to work closely with specialist MSK physiotherapists in a friendly and supportive environment.
We are looking for an applicant with a keen interest in the rehabilitation of patients.
Banding of 3 or 4 may be offered and will be dependent on existing qualifications and/or experience.
Main duties of the job
You will give support to the qualified Physiotherapists to provide Physiotherapy treatment to patients attending the Physiotherapy and Hydrotherapy departments, assisting with classes and issuing walking aids.
The team works closely with the Orthopaedics, Musculoskeletal and Spinal Clinic teams.
There may be an element of administrative support.
There may be occasions when you will be required to work at one of our other localities within the Tees area.
Working for our organisation
South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust offers leadership and improvement training to all new staff. This training programme has been designed to support our staff in developing their understanding of leadership and management skills. You will be expected to attend the following training sessions:
* Your Leadership Impact
* Leading Your Team to Success
* Service Improvement for Beginners
The leadership and improvement programme aims to:
* Explore leadership within the NHS
* Promote Trust values and behaviours
* Develop your leadership effectiveness and skills
* Equip you with the necessary knowledge and skills to lead and complete service improvements within the scope of your role.
After you complete these three and a half days of training you will be able to explore further leadership and improvement training opportunities. We also offer further in-house courses and bitesize programmes through our Leadership and Improvement Team.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see the full job description and person specification document(s) for main responsibilities of the role.
Person specification
Qualifications and Training
* To have achieved a good general education including English Language and Mathematics at key skills level (B3/4)
* Foundation Degree in Health and Social Care OR Equivalent Level 4 Qualification OR Level 4 Apprenticeship in relevant clinical care. OR Health and Science T-Level AND/OR Equivalent knowledge and experience in a range of clinical care duties equivalent to Level 4 (B3)
* Foundation Degree in Health and Social Care OR Equivalent Level 3 Qualification OR Level 3 Apprenticeship in relevant clinical care. OR Health and Science T-Level AND/OR Equivalent knowledge and experience in a range of clinical care duties equivalent to Level 3 (B3)
* Additional training such as short courses relevant to physiotherapy delivery.
EXPERIENCE (B3/4)
* Substantial experience of working in a rehabilitation health care setting or an exercise environment
* Experience of working in an NHS role
* Experience of working as a Therapy Assistant
KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS (B3/4)
* Time-keeping, planning and prioritisation skills.
* Basic IT skills to use electronic patient records and other Trust systems.
* Analytical and judgement skills to make decisions based on patient/service user interactions.
* Knowledge of Safeguarding. Understanding work-related boundaries.
* Awareness of GDPR and the need for confidentiality.
* Basic Moving and Handling Skills.
Disclosure and Barring Checks (DBS)
It is now the policy of South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust that all successful candidates who are new to the Trust who require DBS clearance for the post they have been offered, are required to pay the cost of their DBS. The method of payment for this is via salary deduction from your first month's pay.
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. We welcome applications from the Black and Minority Ethnic (BAME) Network; LGBT+ Network; Disability and Long-Term Health Conditions Network, Faith Network, Childless not by Choice Network and the Menopause Support Group.
As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you.
The Trust encourages and supports all applicants to be fully vaccinated against both COVID-19 and influenza.
Please be aware, there are occasions where some vacancies may close prior to the closing date advertised. This will only happen where sufficient applications are received AND will be made evident on the job advert.
Please note if you are successfully shortlisted, we will contact you via the email address that you have applied from so please ensure you check your emails regularly.
Existing employees of South Tees NHS Foundation Trust currently on the Redeployment Register, who meet the essential criteria for this post, will be shortlisted and interviewed prior to all other applicants.
IMPORTANT-Please ensure you read the 'Guidance Notes for Applicants' document attached to this advert before you start to complete your application form.
This document provides detailed advice regarding the completion of your application form.
The guidance document also provides in detail what identification and certificates you must provide at interview should you be shortlisted.
As part of our pre-employment screening process, all applicants are required to provide references from their last continuous 3 year employment and/or training/education. The referees MUST be a Line Manager/Supervisor. Applicants are requested to ensure email addresses for all referees are included on their application form. Personal references and references from colleagues are not acceptable.
Unfortunately we are unable to respond to all applicants and those who are not contacted within six weeks of the closing date should assume that their application has been unsuccessful.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Name: Jayne Bennison
Job title: Clinical Lead
Email address: jayne.bennison@nhs.net
Telephone number: 01642 944748
If you have problems applying, contact
Address: The Recruitment Team
The Murray Building
The James Cook University Hospital
TS4 3BW
Telephone: 01642 850850, ext. 57396
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