Physiotherapy Support Worker

Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

The closing date is 24 November 2024

Job summary

We are looking for an enthusiastic individual with an interest in care and rehabilitation to support one of our senior physiotherapists who has a visual impairment. The successful applicant will support our physiotherapist to work across the Early Supported Stroke Discharge team and the inpatient stroke unit.

You will be part of a highly skilled, friendly and dynamic neurological physiotherapy team who will support you to develop your knowledge and skills relating to stroke care and rehabilitation.

Your happiness at work is important to us and we are committed to supporting your health and wellbeing. Our proud to CARE values and Leading the Chesterfield Way behaviours are firmly embedded across the Trust, whilst our focus on proudly 'being you' supports our hospital to be a great place to work.

Main duties of the job

Key roles will be to assist the visually impaired physiotherapist when assessing and providing rehabilitation to stroke patients, including those with communication difficulties. The role will also include supporting the physiotherapist to use electronic and paper resources for activities such as note writing, appointment keeping and audit compliance.

Hours will be worked to support the visually impaired physiotherapist across a 7 day service, so involvement in the weekend rota is essential. Applicants must have a valid driving licence and access to a motor vehicle as you will be required to assist the physiotherapist to visit patients in their own home.

The applicant must also be comfortable around dogs as the physiotherapist has a guide dog who accompanies them to the work environment.

Please note that successful external candidates will be required to pay for their own DBS disclosure. The cost will be deducted from the 1st salary payment. Further details of the Disclosure and Barring Service check will be confirmed upon offer of employment.

About us

Our vision is to be a first-class provider of sustainable healthcare services, delivering the best possible care for our patients and being a great place to work for our people.

Our Proud to CARE philosophy supports this vision and we all play a part in achieving it, by living up to the values we promise to our patients and each other.

Emma Shaddock, Lead Senior Physiotherapist in Neurology says the following about working in the team: "We are a friendly, enthusiastic and highly driven team who always seek to offer the best level of care to our stroke patients. I have worked in the team for the last 10 years and love being part of a close-knit team who support and empower each other. If you are someone who is caring, compassionate and looking for a unique role supporting an individual with visual impairment we would love to hear from you."

Date posted

08 November 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£23,615 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

166-DCSC-6744498

Job locations

Chesterfield Royal Hospital

Calow

Chesterfield

S44 5BL

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see Job Description and Person Specification for details of the main responsibilities and duties of the post.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see Job Description and Person Specification for details of the main responsibilities and duties of the post.

Person Specification

Qualifications and Training

Essential

5 GCSEs (grades 9-4 or A*, A, B, C) OR equivalent level 2 qualifications(s) AND Functional skills (level2) OR as a level 2 apprenticeship, such as the Healthcare support worker apprenticeship OR *the ability to start these qualifications within the first 6 months of employment*

Desirable

NVQ/QCF or equivalent level 2 in a health related subject

Experience

Essential

oExperience of working with people & team work
oExperience of working in a caring role. .
oEvidence of working flexibly & undertaking a variety of tasks.

Desirable

oPeriods of stable employment working with people
oExperience of healthcare setting
oUnderstanding of visual impairment and the potential additional needs of those with visual impairment

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

oGood oral and written communication skills.
oDemonstrates understanding of confidentiality.
oAwareness of disability / illness and the impact this has on an individual
oGood time management skills.
Demonstrates clear understanding of this post.
o IT skills

Desirable

oAn interest in the care of older people.

Personal Attributes

Essential

Adaptable to meet service needs.
Awareness of abilities and limitations.
Empathetic.
Demonstrates clear reason for applying for this post.

Demonstrates our Proud to CARE Values

Essential

Proud to CARE:- Compassion, Ambition, Respect, Encouragement.

Person Specification

Qualifications and Training

Essential

5 GCSEs (grades 9-4 or A*, A, B, C) OR equivalent level 2 qualifications(s) AND Functional skills (level2) OR as a level 2 apprenticeship, such as the Healthcare support worker apprenticeship OR *the ability to start these qualifications within the first 6 months of employment*

Desirable

NVQ/QCF or equivalent level 2 in a health related subject

Experience

Essential

oExperience of working with people & team work
oExperience of working in a caring role. .
oEvidence of working flexibly & undertaking a variety of tasks.

Desirable

oPeriods of stable employment working with people
oExperience of healthcare setting
oUnderstanding of visual impairment and the potential additional needs of those with visual impairment

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

oGood oral and written communication skills.
oDemonstrates understanding of confidentiality.
oAwareness of disability / illness and the impact this has on an individual
oGood time management skills.
Demonstrates clear understanding of this post.
o IT skills

Desirable

oAn interest in the care of older people.

Personal Attributes

Essential

Adaptable to meet service needs.
Awareness of abilities and limitations.
Empathetic.
Demonstrates clear reason for applying for this post.

Demonstrates our Proud to CARE Values

Essential

Proud to CARE:- Compassion, Ambition, Respect, Encouragement.

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.