Job summary The team is looking for a motivated, organised Physiotherapy Assistant to support patient care in an in-patient environment within trauma and orthopaedics at the Royal Derby Hospital. They must show the ability to be flexible within their working day, show initiative, and be mindful of the wider teams needs and workload. Proven team skills are essential for this role as is the ability to work independently. A desire to help people in their recovery and motivate them to reach their potential is a key part of this role also. Basic IT skills are desirable for administration duties. Recent experience of working in a care setting and the moving and handling of adults is essential. Good interpersonal and communication skills are required along with the ability to motivate and encourage patients with physical needs. The post holder will need to be able to commit to working some weekend days as part of their regular working pattern. Main duties of the job Working under the supervision of qualified physiotherapy staff as well as assistant practitioners and senior assistants to undertake a variety of tasks relating to direct patient care and treatment. To assist during the therapy treatment of an individual or group of patients, performing specific tasks delegated in relation to helping patients with mobility, transfers, exercise programs and activities of daily living. In addition, to support the physiotherapy service with non clinical duties such as issue of patient equipment, activity recording and housekeeping duties which aids the efficient running of the department. To undertake delegated tasks, which may include practice of functional activities, mobilisation, preparing equipment for use by patients and carrying out planned treatment programmes. To work alongside qualified staff to undertake basic assessment and treatment of patients. To treat an individual or group of patients, in relation to helping them with functional activities of daily living, mobility progression, exercise programs and regaining independence. To liaise with other physiotherapy colleagues to provide a prioritised service during times of pressure as a result of workload or staffing difficulties and discharge pressures. In addition there will be a number of non-clinical duties such as clerical or housekeeping, which aids the efficient running of the department. Closing date of applications: 20 November 2024 Interview date: 04 December 2024 About us 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 Our fundamental Values of Compassion, Openness and Excellence underpin how we intend to work as a Trust and the associated behaviours are becoming embedded in all aspects of how we work. 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 Key Facts: We see on average 4810 OP appointments a day. We are the 4 th busiest Trauma & Orthopaedic outpatients department in England - an average of 2077 per week. An average of 1115 patients are seen in A&Es across our network every day - 3rd largest in the country. Our hospitals admit an average of 195 emergency patients daily. Last year we undertook almost 33,700 planned surgical operations in our 57 operating theatres. We are one of only 7 Trusts nationally with more than 50 operating theatres. We carry out more than 140 elective procedures each working day. UHDB is a research active University Hospital with a large and varied portfolio of clinical trials and research opportunities for all staff. Date posted 06 November 2024 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 2 Salary £23,615 a year pro rata pa Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 320-CDCS-3284 Job locations Royal Derby Hospital Uttoxeter Road Derby DE22 3NE Job description Job 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. Following the recent update on UK immigration policy for those on a Health and Care Visa or Skilled Worker Visa, please click on the link to check your eligibility before applying for this post as we may be unable to provide sponsorship Impacts of the changes to the UK immigration policy | NHS Employers Job description Job 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. Following the recent update on UK immigration policy for those on a Health and Care Visa or Skilled Worker Visa, please click on the link to check your eligibility before applying for this post as we may be unable to provide sponsorship Impacts of the changes to the UK immigration policy | NHS Employers Person Specification Experience Essential Experience of work in a care setting Manual handling experience with adult patients Demonstrates basic IT skills and experience Desirable Previous experience as a therapy assistant or with rehab of patients Knowledge and attitude Essential Demonstrates desire to work in T&O In-Patients Desirable Shows good understanding of the job requirements Understanding of trust core values communication Essential Ability and experience of communicating effectively with a range of people Well written application Desirable Evidence of working and communicating effectively as part of a team Person Specification Experience Essential Experience of work in a care setting Manual handling experience with adult patients Demonstrates basic IT skills and experience Desirable Previous experience as a therapy assistant or with rehab of patients Knowledge and attitude Essential Demonstrates desire to work in T&O In-Patients Desirable Shows good understanding of the job requirements Understanding of trust core values communication Essential Ability and experience of communicating effectively with a range of people Well written application Desirable Evidence of working and communicating effectively as part of a team 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 University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust Address Royal Derby Hospital Uttoxeter Road Derby DE22 3NE Employer's website https://www.uhdb.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)