Physiotherapy Support Worker

South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust

The closing date is 07 April 2025

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a permanent Band 3 Physiotherapy Technical Instructor, within the Musculoskeletal Team/Hydrotherapy service, working 37.5 hours per week, based at Sunderland Royal Hospital, however, there may be a service need to work at the South Tyneside Hospital site.

Full or part-time hours will be considered.

This role will focus on providing a high standard of Physiotherapy assessment and treatment of patients alongside qualified Physiotherapists. You will be responsible for your own patient caseload to manage appropriately, under the supervision of qualified staff, with a focus on patient exercise classes primarily in Hydrotherapy and treatment within a Musculoskeletal setting.

This is a fantastic opportunity to work within a dynamic, friendly and supportive team, delivering patient care to a variety of Musculoskeletal conditions.

You will also have excellent opportunities for your own professional development ensuring you are able to grow both personally and professionally.

This role will also involve some administrative and general housekeeping tasks.

Please note the Trust are not able to offer Skilled Worker Sponsorship for this role as it does not meet the UKVI threshold requirements. You are requested to consider this when making your application. Please visitGov.UKfor further information

Main duties of the job

You will work as part of the physiotherapy team, have a caseload of patients and provide safe and high-quality patient care.

You will have experience of interacting the patients in a care setting, working in a therapy environment and the ability to work as part of a team.

You will be play an important role in gathering first stage information about the patient that will be used by the relevant Physiotherapist to plan Therapy intervention. You will implement treatment programmes, as designed by the Physiotherapist, individually and in groups in a variety of settings e.g. community and acute hospital in-line with own scope of practice and competency.

You will be responsible for the assessment and treatment of your own caseload, and will support the physiotherapists, as required, providing any mobility aids/appliances to patients.

As part of the role, you will undertake Hydrotherapy classes and focus on individual patient care. You will undertake admin tasks and other non-clinical duties in order to support the Service on a day-to-day basis.

About us

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One Team One Trust - There are many reasons to work at our Trust. From our commitment to putting people first to our accessible services and award winning teams. We have a passion for research, innovation and tackling inequalities. We are committed to respect, fairness and civility and promote a compassionate, caring and positive culture / working environment.

We welcome all applications irrespective of peoples race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion/belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity and in particular those from under- represented groups. Looking after our workforces health and wellbeing is a priority for STSFT. We also provide access to high quality education, training, career progression and support. Flexible working is supported via the Trust's Flexible Working Policy.

The Trust employs around 8,300 people and provides a range of hospital services to a local community of around 430,000 residents. We also provide a range of more specialised services outside this area, in some cases to a population as great as 860,000. We offer our staff outstanding benefits - Fitness Centre (SRH), libraries at both hospital sites, chaplaincy support and access to a Childcare Co-ordinator to help staff with childcare arrangements. The Trust will not accept applications which are found to be AI generated.

Date posted

24 March 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,071 to £25,674 a year pro-rata for part-time

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

C9155-CSAHP-0225-27-1

Job locations

Sunderland Royal Hospital

Kayll Road

Sunderland

SR4 7TP

South Tyneside Nhs Foundation Trust

Harton Lane

South Shields

Tyne And Wear

NE34 0PL

Job description

Job responsibilities

Working in South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust, the main purpose of the Physiotherapy Support Worker role is to work part of the Physiotherapy team to provide high standard physiotherapy.

The main responsibilities include:

Work as part of a team to deliver care that focuses on the direct care needs of the individual, delivered in line with the defined plans of care.

To provide support and assistance to qualified physiotherapy staff clinically and administratively, in order to ensure highest standards of quality and efficiency of care.

The post holder will often be working alone without direct supervision of the Physiotherapist; however advice from a Physiotherapist is available.

Recognise and consistently work within the boundaries of your role: unless supervised by a HCPC registrant Physiotherapist, only undertake activity that has been competency assessed.

Comply with the Trust vision, values and behavioural compact

PLEASE REFER TO THE ATTACHED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR FULL DUTIES OF THE ROLE

Job description

Job responsibilities

The main responsibilities include:

Work as part of a team to deliver care that focuses on the direct care needs of the individual, delivered in line with the defined plans of care.

To provide support and assistance to qualified physiotherapy staff clinically and administratively, in order to ensure highest standards of quality and efficiency of care.

The post holder will often be working alone without direct supervision of the Physiotherapist; however advice from a Physiotherapist is available.

Recognise and consistently work within the boundaries of your role: unless supervised by a HCPC registrant Physiotherapist, only undertake activity that has been competency assessed.

Comply with the Trust vision, values and behavioural compact

PLEASE REFER TO THE ATTACHED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR FULL DUTIES OF THE ROLE

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

Experience of interaction with the public or patients in a care setting.
Ability to work as part of a team.
Experience of working within a therapy environment.

Desirable

Evidence of working as a physiotherapy assistant or technical instructor in a local authority, hospital or NHS organisation
Previous B3 therapy support worker

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

Able to evidence/ demonstrate values and behaviours aligned to the Trust
Able to use initiative and good organisational skills: timely organisation, delegation and prioritisation
Able to present information, written and orally in a clear and logical manner
Ability to communicate at all levels
Ability to independently follow guidance and standards
Ability to engage, empathise and motivate people
Ability to work in a stressful environment with aggressive and emotional people
Ability to work as part of a team
Knowledge of the role of a therapy support worker
An understanding of Physiotherapy
Basic IT skills

Desirable

Evidence of ability to be innovative and proactive
Intermediate IT skills

Physical Skills

Essential

Ability to carry out moderate to intense physical effort throughout the working day and to work within an environment with competing demands.
Ability to meet travel requirements of Post.

Desirable

Evidence of maintaining a healthy lifestyle.

Qualifications

Essential

GCSE in English and Numeracy skills to Level 1 or equivalent.
NVQ 3 in health-related subject or relevant past experience.

Desirable

An understanding of South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust, its culture, strategic direction, achievements and NHS standing.
Recognised academic qualification in a health-related topic.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

Experience of interaction with the public or patients in a care setting.
Ability to work as part of a team.
Experience of working within a therapy environment.

Desirable

Evidence of working as a physiotherapy assistant or technical instructor in a local authority, hospital or NHS organisation
Previous B3 therapy support worker

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

Able to evidence/ demonstrate values and behaviours aligned to the Trust
Able to use initiative and good organisational skills: timely organisation, delegation and prioritisation
Able to present information, written and orally in a clear and logical manner
Ability to communicate at all levels
Ability to independently follow guidance and standards
Ability to engage, empathise and motivate people
Ability to work in a stressful environment with aggressive and emotional people
Ability to work as part of a team
Knowledge of the role of a therapy support worker
An understanding of Physiotherapy
Basic IT skills

Desirable

Evidence of ability to be innovative and proactive
Intermediate IT skills

Physical Skills

Essential

Ability to carry out moderate to intense physical effort throughout the working day and to work within an environment with competing demands.
Ability to meet travel requirements of Post.

Desirable

Evidence of maintaining a healthy lifestyle.

Qualifications

Essential

GCSE in English and Numeracy skills to Level 1 or equivalent.
NVQ 3 in health-related subject or relevant past experience.

Desirable

An understanding of South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust, its culture, strategic direction, achievements and NHS standing.
Recognised academic qualification in a health-related topic.

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.