Do you have an interest and experience in movement or exercise-based therapy and breathwork as tools for healing? Are you passionate about helping people improve their quality of life?
We're looking for a dedicated and compassionate person to join our multidisciplinary team as a Physiotherapy Assistant. Our aim is to reduce the impact chronic pain has on patients' lives as well as improve day-to-day function.
The successful candidate will work closely with the Specialist Pain Physiotherapist and Psychologist team to lead and support the running of groups as well as individual sessions with patients.
Part of the role is listening to patients and providing coaching to help them make and sustain changes recommended by the Specialist Pain Physiotherapist and Psychologist team.
There will be regular teaching, training, and supervision to help you support patients in learning and developing self-management strategies. There is also the opportunity to contribute to quality improvement and service development projects.
For an informal discussion about this role, please contact Jessica Watts (Advance Physiotherapy Practitioner in Pain Management) at Jess.watts@nhs.net.
Main Duties of the Job
* To work under the indirect supervision of a clinical specialist physiotherapist in Pain Management.
* Carry out clinical tasks (such as instruction/supervision and prescription of pain management strategies) delegated by qualified staff.
* To manage a specified patient caseload, including patients with complex rehabilitation goals.
* To facilitate group education and rehabilitation sessions.
About Us
Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust is committed to being an inclusive and disability-confident employer and has been awarded the Gold for the Armed Forces Employment Recognition Scheme. We provide first-class development opportunities for all staff and have a wide range of professional, management and leadership, and clinical skills training available.
Here at Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust, we know how important it is to have a healthy work-life balance; this benefits not only individuals but the patients we care for too.
We encourage applications from people who wish to work on a flexible basis, recognizing that flexibility may mean a range of different working patterns and hours. We do our utmost to work with our staff to meet their needs and the needs of our service and its users.
Job Responsibilities
* Once competent, teach, supervise, and progress pain management strategies for a specific caseload without direction. This may include (but is not exclusively limited to):
* Basic breathing exercises.
* Body awareness (e.g. mindfulness).
* Balance and strengthening exercises.
* Using motivational interviewing techniques to empower patients to make lifestyle changes.
* Patient education in individual and group settings.
* To maintain clinical documentation as per policy.
* Motivating patients to exercise and address barriers to compliance.
* To be responsible for performing given tasks and reporting any concerns to the Band 7 therapist or appropriate member of the clinical team through daily feedback.
* To be aware of and adhere to Trust and local policies and procedures.
* To provide programmes (exercise prescription) of activity that have a therapeutic basis following evidence-based guidelines laid down by the Specialist therapists.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* GCSE or equivalent qualification in English and Mathematics.
* NVQ Level 3 or equivalent.
* Foundation Degree or equivalent in a related field / or willingness to work towards.
* Interpersonal skills to include concise and effective verbal and written communication.
* Ability to instruct and motivate.
* Organizational skills, ability to prioritize and manage the day.
* Logical, ability to problem-solve.
* Ability to conduct and respond to risk assessments.
* Ability to critically appraise own performance.
* To be able to organize and deliver a health education session either in 1:1 or group sessions.
* Basic understanding of chronic pain and its impact on therapy intervention.
* Negotiation skills, able to overcome barriers to exercise.
* Motivational interviewing.
* Awareness of biopsychosocial approach to patient care.
* Awareness of psychological models e.g. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy.
Professional / Specialist / Functional Experience
* Experience as Band 3 Therapy Assistant within an NHS setting or equivalent experience.
* Leading and delivering exercise programmes in a hospital setting or equivalent.
* Experience of working directly with patients/clients.
* Knowledge of anatomy/physiology.
* Specific clinical knowledge relevant to specialty.
* Undertaking exercise prescription for people with long-term conditions.
* Evaluating outcomes of exercise or use of equipment.
* Knowledge of therapy interventions acquired through training or experience within a healthcare setting.
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.
£27,857 to £30,570 a year per annum (Pro-rata) inc. HCAS.
Contract
Permanent
Working Pattern
Full-time, Part-time, Job share, Flexible working.
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