Job summary
Responsible for: The rehabilitation practitioner will work under guidance of qualified physiotherapists, to undertake assessment and management of selected patients within St George's Healthcare NHS Trust and carry out duties supporting the smooth functioning of the service
Key working relationships: Patients, supervising physiotherapist, clinical team leads, administrative staff, referring clinicians, families / carers, GP's, community services, statutory and voluntary agencies, and MDT colleagues.
Main duties of the job
- Support physiotherapists in delivering classes and able to autonomously deliver them.
- Good organisation and time management
- Provide 1:1 rehabilitation of patients following an assessment from a physiotherapist
- Support the operational running of the department e.g. ordering, stock checks, equipment safety checks.
About us
Successful candidates will work for a leading MSK outpatient department. As a teaching hospital they will have lots of opportunity for personal and professional development and have the opportunity to work with experienced physiotherapy practitioners.
Job description
Job responsibilities
**Please see the attached supporting job description and person specification document, which contains more information about the role and requirements. Please ensure your application refers to the job description and person specification**
Job description
Job responsibilities
**Please see the attached supporting job description and person specification document, which contains more information about the role and requirements. Please ensure your application refers to the job description and person specification**
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications
Essential
- Recognised qualification demonstrating ability to instruct, direct or guide exercise prescription and progression (e.g Sports science, Fitness instructor level 2 /personal trainer level 3)
Desirable
- Registration with relevant registered body e. g CISMPA /ACSM ECDL
- First Aid
- NVQ 3 or Foundation degree
Experience
Essential
- Experience of independently managing patients with a range of musculoskeletal conditions safely whilst ensuring appropriate communication with referring clinician and patient.
- Leading and supporting the delivery of exercise classes safely and effectively with experience of ongoing risk assessment/management.
- Assessing patients for equipment i.e. walking aid and instruct them in proper and safe usage
Desirable
- Experience of teaching and supervising others
- Working in a diverse community.
Skills/ Abilities/ attributes
Essential
- Able to follow instructions and recognise boundaries of own scope of practice, seeking assistance as appropriate from therapists.
- Excellent interpersonal skills including good written and verbal communication.
- Able to carry out moderate physical effort throughout the working day and teach practical skills to patients
- Ability to reflect and use initiative in addressing own learning needs and appraise own performance.
- Ability to manage own time and own caseload with willingness to work flexibly and be self motivated.
Desirable
- Good IT skills and ability to use electronic documentation systems.
Knowledge
Essential
- Basic knowledge of health care delivery
- Basic knowledge of common musculoskeletal conditions and postsurgical management.
- Knowledge of the role of the physiotherapist and occupational therapist
- Knowledge and experience of a range of manual handling techniques.
- Knowledge of anatomy including main muscle and joints.
- Knowledge of health and safety policies
Desirable
- Basic understanding of commonly used therapy and medical terms
- Basic understanding of proper and safe use of wheelchairs
Other
Essential
- Physically fit and able to comply with Trust Manual Handling Guidelines
- Professional demeanour and behaviour reflective of trust values.
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications
Essential
- Recognised qualification demonstrating ability to instruct, direct or guide exercise prescription and progression (e.g Sports science, Fitness instructor level 2 /personal trainer level 3)
Desirable
- Registration with relevant registered body e. g CISMPA /ACSM ECDL
- First Aid
- NVQ 3 or Foundation degree
Experience
Essential
- Experience of independently managing patients with a range of musculoskeletal conditions safely whilst ensuring appropriate communication with referring clinician and patient.
- Leading and supporting the delivery of exercise classes safely and effectively with experience of ongoing risk assessment/management.
- Assessing patients for equipment i.e. walking aid and instruct them in proper and safe usage
Desirable
- Experience of teaching and supervising others
- Working in a diverse community.
Skills/ Abilities/ attributes
Essential
- Able to follow instructions and recognise boundaries of own scope of practice, seeking assistance as appropriate from therapists.
- Excellent interpersonal skills including good written and verbal communication.
- Able to carry out moderate physical effort throughout the working day and teach practical skills to patients
- Ability to reflect and use initiative in addressing own learning needs and appraise own performance.
- Ability to manage own time and own caseload with willingness to work flexibly and be self motivated.
Desirable
- Good IT skills and ability to use electronic documentation systems.
Knowledge
Essential
- Basic knowledge of health care delivery
- Basic knowledge of common musculoskeletal conditions and postsurgical management.
- Knowledge of the role of the physiotherapist and occupational therapist
- Knowledge and experience of a range of manual handling techniques.
- Knowledge of anatomy including main muscle and joints.
- Knowledge of health and safety policies
Desirable
- Basic understanding of commonly used therapy and medical terms
- Basic understanding of proper and safe use of wheelchairs
Other
Essential
- Physically fit and able to comply with Trust Manual Handling Guidelines
- Professional demeanour and behaviour reflective of trust values.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
