Physiotherapy Support worker

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a full time, Band 3 Physiotherapist Support Worker to join the Integrated Rehabilitation Therapy team within the South Kerrier area. The post is split between an inpatient role at Helston Community Hospital and South Kerrier Community Rehabilitation Team, who work in the South Kerrier locality to provide rehabilitation to people in their own homes which also includes care homes.

Within this supportive learning environment we will help you to develop as a Physiotherapy support worker with competencies and working jointly with our experienced Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists and Therapy support workers.

We are looking for someone who is reliable, flexible, and wishes to develop their physiotherapy rehabilitation skills within inpatient and community settings.

Under the guidance of the Therapy team you will be responsible for the continuation of patients rehabilitation plans within the ward setting and within individuals homes and community settings.You will need to have excellent organisational skills combined with experience of working in older person's services.

We are a supportive team of Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists and support workers who work closely within a strong MDT. We offer a friendly environment where you can grow your clinical and interpersonal skills. CPD is encouraged and supported through regular supervision, appraisal and training.

Main duties of the job

This job is currently only open to people who already work for the NHS in Cornwall or the Isles of Scilly. We are committed to supporting our dedicated staff, so only current employees of the following organisations can apply: o Cornwall Foundation Trust o Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust o Cornwall and Isles of Scilly Integrated Care Board If you do not currently work for one of these NHS organisations, your application will not be considered at this time.

Main Duties:

• To contribute to the assessment and treatment of patients seen by the South Kerrier Integrated Rehabilitation Team within a hospital and community setting.
• To practice as a lone worker at times.
• To carry out skilled interventions as delegated by senior Physiotherapists
• This will be in Helston Community Hospital or in the community, including the patient's own home. This is may not be directly supervised by the therapist (e.g. practising mobility / gaining confidence / practising activities of daily living).
• To monitor the patient's response to therapy intervention and report back on the outcome.
• To encourage patients and carers in an active approach to regaining and maintaining personal independence.

About us

We're an NHS community and mental health provider Trust based in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. We deliver community and hospital-based care to improve people's physical and mental health. We also provide specialist support to people with dementia or a learning disability.

We are a people organisation and people matter to us. As part of the team, you'll help support the health and wellbeing of the people who live and visit this beautiful part of the UK.

Over 5,000 people make up the Trust. This includes doctors, nurses, therapists, plus admin and support staff.

We work in people's homes, in community clinics and bases. Some staff work from one of our 10 community hospitals. Our aspiration is to have great people, provide great care, be a great place to work and a great partner.

Approximately 568,000 people live here. A third of people who live in Cornwall are supported by acute hospital services in Devon. As a result, we also work closely with our partners in Devon. In the summer, and during other holidays lots of people choose to visit the area. This increase the numbers of people who use out services.