King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Senior Physiotherapy Assistant

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Job summary

You will be working across the inpatient Trauma and Orthopaedic wards alongside the qualified Physiotherapists. You will be expected to carry your own caseload of patients and provide the pre- prescribed treatment plans utilising a variety of basic physiotherapy techniques including mobility and exercise programmes. You will also be assisting the Physiotherapist in treatment sessions for patients who require more than once therapist for support. You will have some non clinical tasks for the running of the team including, provisions of walking aids, taking messages, documentation and other admin tasks. You will be working with patients of varying ages and social and economic backgrounds, so will need to use a variety of communication skills and techniques to help you build rapport with your patients.

Main duties of the job

You will be working across the inpatient Trauma and Orthopaedic wards alongside the qualified Physiotherapists. You will be expected to carry your own caseload of patients and provide the pre- prescribed treatment plans utilising a variety of basic physiotherapy techniques including mobility and exercise programmes. You will also be assisting the Physiotherapist in treatment sessions for patients who require more than once therapist for support. You will have some non clinical tasks for the running of the team including, provisions of walking aids, taking messages, documentation and other admin tasks. You will be working with patients of varying ages and social and economic backgrounds, so will need to use a variety of communication skills and techniques to help you build rapport with your patients.

About us

King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's largest and busiest teaching Trusts with a turnover of c£1 billion, 1.5 million patient contacts a year and more than 15,000 staff based across South East London. The Trust provides a full range of local and specialist services across its five sites. The trust-wide strategy of Strong Roots, Global Reach is our Vision to be BOLD, Brilliant people, Outstanding care, Leaders in Research, Innovation and Education, Diversity, Equality and Inclusion at the heart of everything we do. By being person-centred, digitally-enabled, and focused on sustainability, we aim to take Team King's to another level.

We are at a pivotal point in our history and we require individuals who are ready to join a highly professional team and make a real, lasting difference to our patients and our people.

King's is committed to delivering Sustainable Healthcare for All via our Green Plan. In line with national Greener NHS ambitions, we have set net zero carbon targets of 2040 for our NHS Carbon Footprint and 2045 for our NHS Carbon Footprint Plus. Everyone's contribution is required in order to meet the goals set out in our Green Plan and we encourage all staff to work responsibly, minimising their contributions to the Trust's carbon emissions, waste and pollution wherever possible.

Details

Date posted

14 August 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£29,485 to £31,088 a year pro rata inclusive of HCAS

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

213-PRUH-6545787

Job locations

King's College NHS Foundation Trust

Denmark Hill

London

SE5 9RS


Job description

Job responsibilities

The post holder will assist the physiotherapists to maintain a high standard of patient care by undertaking delegated clinical programmes of management and administrative duties to support the functioning of the department.

The post holder will work a seven day pattern including weekends and bank holidays.

The post holder will work only under the direction of qualified physiotherapists and will require a period of induction and training of approximately three months, to achieve the required competencies to perform all tasks.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The post holder will assist the physiotherapists to maintain a high standard of patient care by undertaking delegated clinical programmes of management and administrative duties to support the functioning of the department.

The post holder will work a seven day pattern including weekends and bank holidays.

The post holder will work only under the direction of qualified physiotherapists and will require a period of induction and training of approximately three months, to achieve the required competencies to perform all tasks.

Person Specification

Education and Qualifications

Essential

  • Evidence of NVQ Level 3 or GCSE or equivalent in maths and english

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

  • Evidence of working in a healthcare setting or equivalent
  • Knowledge or role of physiotherapy or physiotherapy assistant
  • Clear reason why they are applying for PTA role

Desirable

  • Evidence of working previously working as HCA/PTA

Skills and Competencies

Essential

  • Evidence of communication skills
  • Evidence of teamwork or working in a team
Person Specification

Education and Qualifications

Essential

  • Evidence of NVQ Level 3 or GCSE or equivalent in maths and english

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

  • Evidence of working in a healthcare setting or equivalent
  • Knowledge or role of physiotherapy or physiotherapy assistant
  • Clear reason why they are applying for PTA role

Desirable

  • Evidence of working previously working as HCA/PTA

Skills and Competencies

Essential

  • Evidence of communication skills
  • Evidence of teamwork or working in a team

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Employer details

Employer name

King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

King's College NHS Foundation Trust

Denmark Hill

London

SE5 9RS


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

King's College NHS Foundation Trust

Denmark Hill

London

SE5 9RS


Employer's website

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

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Clinical Lead Physiotherapist Orthopaedics

Charlotte Harris

charlotte.harris5@nhs.net

020232995558

Details

Date posted

14 August 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£29,485 to £31,088 a year pro rata inclusive of HCAS

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

213-PRUH-6545787

Job locations

King's College NHS Foundation Trust

Denmark Hill

London

SE5 9RS


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