Clinical Support Worker - Higher Level - Physiotherapy Assistant
South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
37.5 Hours per week as part of a 7 day Service
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 3 Physiotherapy Assistant to join our surgical physiotherapy team. The post holder will be working under the guidance of the Senior Physiotherapists in the team supporting the therapists with the assessment and rehabilitation of patients on the surgical wards at the James Cook University Hospital.
Continuous professional development will be actively encouraged and the post holder will be supported to develop their knowledge and skills with regular support and clinical supervision from the Senior Therapists/ Team Lead.
Main duties of the job
You will need to be able to work as part of a team and on your own, frequently using your own initiative and problem-solving skills to support physiotherapy input. You will work with a wide multidisciplinary team and be involved with clients with a range of medical, social and emotional problems. The successful applicant will have good communication and literacy skills and basic computer skills. Previous work experience within health or social care setting is essential and experience working as a therapy assistant is desirable but not essential. Participation in service developments and clinical governance is also expected.
Job responsibilities
Please see the full job description and person specification document(s) for main responsibilities of the role.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* 3 A-levels OR Health and Science T-level OR equivalent level 3 qualification(s) and Functional Skills (level 2) OR As a level 3 apprenticeship, such as the Senior Healthcare Support Worker apprenticeship (or other level 3 qualification pathway) AND/OR Short courses and completion of competency workbook equivalent to Level 3 in a range of patient and clinical care duties AND/OR Equivalent knowledge and experience in a range of clinical care duties equivalent to Level 3.
Skills/Experience
* Experience of working in health or social care.
* Experience of undertaking and recording clinical observations and escalation of changes or findings.
* Experience of working as a therapy assistant.
Knowledge and Skills
* Excellent interpersonal, communication and active listening skills.
* 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 and observations and metrics.
* Working knowledge of legislation underpinning care provision.
* Ability to demonstrate the importance of holistic person-centred care and related procedures.
* Understanding of the importance of robust, accurate, clear, timely documentation.
* Insight into behaviours and skills of a carer and the need for effective team work.
* Knowledge of Safeguarding.
* Understanding work-related boundaries.
* Aware of GDPR and the need for confidentiality.
Personal Attributes
* Ability to deal with a wide range of people at all levels, including clients, carers, family, health and social care colleagues and other professionals.
* Caring and empathetic.
* Motivated and with a pro-active approach.
* Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
* Committed to providing high quality patient care.
* Willingness to undertake job related training and multi-disciplinary competencies for more effective patient care.
* Personal resilience.
* Ability to work calmly and effectively under pressure.
* Ability to travel independently throughout the community.
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 name
South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
£24,071 to £25,674 a year (pro rata)
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