1801 - Therapy Assistant Inpatient and Outpatient Rotations

Job summary

3 posts available- x1 Permanent, x2 Fixed Term Until March 2026

Interviews to be held on 07/11/2024.

We are seeking individuals who are highly motivated to join our Medical Physiotherapy and Neurotherapy Team as a Band 3 Physiotherapy Assistant. The post would suit a motivated and enthusiastic individual with the ability to work well as part of a team, ideally with prior assistant or healthcare experience although this is not essential.

Good communication and time management are required to work within a busy inpatient environment across a variety of settings. The caseload and duties will require you to provide therapy interventions and implement programmes of care devised predominantly by the Physiotherapists, training and a competency package are included in the role.

As part of this post you will be expected to be flexible in your working pattern to cover a 7 day service across the Medical / Surgical Team as service need requires.

At Barnsley we offer clinical supervision, staff support, professional development opportunities and a supportive working environment.

Barnsley is located within easy access to the major cities of Sheffield and Leeds, and also benefits from bordering on the scenic Yorkshire Dales and Peak District National Park.

Main duties of the job

You will be responsible for implementing therapy programs delegated by the Physiotherapist to aid the rehabilitation of patient.

You will carry your own caseload supervised or unsupervised and treat patients according to set protocols monitoring patients progress and reporting back any changes to the appropriate Therapist.

You will be responsible for clinically relevant administrative duties in BHNFT to ensure smooth service delivery.

You will experience a comprehensive induction process and have access to learning opportunities and development, including the opportunity for apprenticeship training to become a B4 assistant practitioner and/or a registered practitioner

Our service values leadership at all levels and you will be encouraged to play an active part in service development and improvement, with a view to shaping effective patient care pathways and best practice

The successful applicant will have excellent team working skills and possess strong interpersonal and communication skills to work collaboratively with colleagues and patients, as well as being able to work alone.

Flexibility of working times and practice is essential which will include 7 day working, weekend working.

We offer clinical supervision, staff support, professional development opportunities and a supportive working environment.

About us

Please note that the Trust reserves the right to close a position early.

Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is a high performing Trust achieving a Good rating in our most recent Care Quality Commission (CQC) assessment and achieving significant progress in the delivery of our strategic objectives. We are proud of the commitment of our staff to ensuring a strong and sustainable future for this organisation which is highly valued by our local communities.

There has never been a better time to join Barnsley Hospital. It is moving at pace and a we can do this attitude is evident right through the organisation, where staff are engaged for change and committed to being part of the journey to sustainability and growth.

Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is committed to promoting equality of opportunity and fair treatment to all applicants regardless of race, nationality, ethnic origin, gender, marital status, mental or physical disability, religion or belief, sexual orientation, age or offending history.

The cost of the DBS (criminal records check) for Band 6 and above roles only will be met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction.

Certificates of Sponsorship

For individuals who may require sponsorship under the skilled worker or health & care visa route please use the link below to check your eligibility Check if you need a UK visa - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk), band 2 and 3 roles are no longer eligible for sponsorship.

Employer details

Employer name

Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Pogmoor Road

Barnsley

South Yorkshire

S75 2EP

Employer's website

https://www.barnsleyhospital.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

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Employer details

Employer name

Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Pogmoor Road

Barnsley

South Yorkshire

S75 2EP

Employer's website

https://www.barnsleyhospital.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

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