Job summary
**14 Fixed Term Contract - Apprenticeship **
We welcome applications from individuals wishing to become an Apprentice and gain experience in the NHS. You will develop new skills and knowledge whilst working with an established team gaining valuable work experience and a recognised apprenticeship qualification.
You will be enrolled with a local education provider and will be required to complete your Healthcare Support Worker Apprenticeship Standard qualification within the duration of the placement.
Norfolk and Norwich Hospital is a leading teaching hospital with world-class facilities. Physiotherapy is playing an instrumental role in the exciting developments in the Trust and our team is growing. Our patients rate us highly on quality of care and having friendly approachable staff. We are looking for like-minded individuals to join us and take advantage of the opportunities we have on offer.
Main duties of the job
We have an exciting opportunity for an Apprentice Physiotherapy Assistant to work within our Respiratory Physiotherapy Team. You would be supporting the physiotherapy staff working with in-patients on the medical and surgical wards.
As post holder you will work within a team of Physiotherapists and Physiotherapy Support Workers undertaking a variety of non-clinical and clinical tasks to support the delivery of physiotherapy services to patients. You will assist the Physiotherapists with their interventions and carry out prescribed physical programs that will benefit patients and support the team.
Excellent communication skills are essential as you will be working as part of a team and with a caseload of patients with possible complex communication needs.
Particularly with the in-patient roles, the patients that you will be required to see are frequently extremely unwell and therefore previous experience of working in a care setting is desirable. You will be dealing with patients with drips and drains, so this role is not for the squeamish!
This exciting role offers the opportunity to develop your clinical and non-clinical skills with access to in-service training and personal development. You will receive supervision and annual appraisal and take an active role within your own personal development.
About us
Join us at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital and be part of a workforce of over 10,000 staff!
The NNUH is one of the largest NHS trusts in the UK, providing first-class acute care for around one million people, living in Norfolk and surrounding areas. We are a teaching and research hospital, at the forefront of innovation, home to state-of-the-art facilities, such as the Quadram Institute. We are pleased to work closely with the University of East Anglia, providing teaching opportunities for our staff and placement opportunities for their students. We attract some of the best and leading professionals from across the country and are proud that our workforce represents 94 countries from across the world.
We are a friendly, collaborative hospital, working with local services and home to N&N Hospitals Charity
We can offer you the full range of NHS benefits/discounts and in addition:
- Flexible working hours
- Fast Track Staff Physiotherapy Service
- Multi Faith prayer room
- Discounted gym memberships
- Excellent pension scheme and annual leave entitlement
- Wagestream - access up to 40% of your pay as you earn it
- Free Park & Ride service direct to NNUH site
- Free 24-hours confidential counselling support
- On-site Nursery
- On-site cafes offering staff discounts
- Support in career development
- Flexible staff bank
- Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars, Cycle to Work scheme and home electronics
Job description
Job responsibilities
Eligibility Criteria
All applicants must be:
- Aged 16+
- Resident in the UK/EEA for the last three consecutive years
- Must not have a qualification in a similar subject at the same level or above
- Must not be in any form of formal government-funded education upon the start of their apprenticeship
Qualifications and Skills Required:
- Good general standard of education
- 4 GCSEs at Grade D/3 or above (or equivalent) subject to the job specification
- Good standard of literacy and numeracy
- Good communication and interpersonal skills
- Good IT skills
- To undertake specific tasks for individuals or groups of patients as part of treatment and rehabilitation programmes
- To be aware at all times of changes in the patients physical and/or psychological condition and respond appropriately.
- To prepare the treatment area and tidy up after use including the disposal of soiled linen and cleaning of equipment, in line with Trust policy.
- To undertake other duties within the specialty/service as required under direct supervision.
- To use a range of verbal and non-verbal communication skills to communicate effectively with patients, carers and colleagues.
- To communicate responsibly and effectively with patients and carers. To use information gathered in a professional manner ensuring patient confidentiality in line with the Trust Code of Conduct.
Please see the attached job description for full details.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Eligibility Criteria
All applicants must be:
- Aged 16+
- Resident in the UK/EEA for the last three consecutive years
- Must not have a qualification in a similar subject at the same level or above
- Must not be in any form of formal government-funded education upon the start of their apprenticeship
Qualifications and Skills Required:
- Good general standard of education
- 4 GCSEs at Grade D/3 or above (or equivalent) subject to the job specification
- Good standard of literacy and numeracy
- Good communication and interpersonal skills
- Good IT skills
- To undertake specific tasks for individuals or groups of patients as part of treatment and rehabilitation programmes
- To be aware at all times of changes in the patients physical and/or psychological condition and respond appropriately.
- To prepare the treatment area and tidy up after use including the disposal of soiled linen and cleaning of equipment, in line with Trust policy.
- To undertake other duties within the specialty/service as required under direct supervision.
- To use a range of verbal and non-verbal communication skills to communicate effectively with patients, carers and colleagues.
- To communicate responsibly and effectively with patients and carers. To use information gathered in a professional manner ensuring patient confidentiality in line with the Trust Code of Conduct.
Please see the attached job description for full details.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- 4 GCSEs at D/3 or above or equivalent (ideally to include Maths & English)
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a customer facing environment
Skills
Essential
- Demonstrates ability to communicate effectively
- Able to work as part of a team
Attitude, aptitude
Essential
- Effective role model, demonstrating NNUH's PRIDE values of People focussed, Respect, Integrity, Dedication and Excellence
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- 4 GCSEs at D/3 or above or equivalent (ideally to include Maths & English)
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a customer facing environment
Skills
Essential
- Demonstrates ability to communicate effectively
- Able to work as part of a team
Attitude, aptitude
Essential
- Effective role model, demonstrating NNUH's PRIDE values of People focussed, Respect, Integrity, Dedication and Excellence
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.
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.
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).
