Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen a Band 3 Physiotherapy Assistant within our secure inpatient services at Roseberry Park Hospital working alongside our physiotherapy team. Where you will have the opportunity to work across site, working with clients with learning disabilities, mental health, autism and older people. Also working alongside colleagues in physical health and AHP's.
The service operates a model which is recovery focused and trauma informed, providing treatments and interventions which are evidence based, and which ensure that patient / service user safety remains at the centre of all that we do.
Main duties of the job
The ethos of the service is to work collaboratively with service users and carers in the completion of assessments, treatment, intervention planning and rehabilitation to enable a person-centered recovery-focused approach to care, meeting their needs in a holistic manner.
To work with delegated service users who remain the responsibility of the Registered Physiotherapist, in the secure inpatient setting in the low and medium secure wards.
You must demonstrate good verbal and written skills, be honest and trustworthy and be able to work independently on delegated tasks under the direction of qualified staff as well as under direct supervision.
You will be involved in delivering physical interventions on a 1-1 basis and educational presentations to groups of service users.
About us
We are the Mental Health & Learning Disability NHS Trust for County Durham and Darlington, Teesside, North Yorkshire, York and Selby.
We nurture the recovery journey of anyone in need of our help. In Our Trust, everyone has a say in how they are supported and treated because we listen to every person in our care until they feel understood. Our patients, their families and carers work together with us towards better mental health.
We're committed to new thinking that improves the wellbeing of our region. We connect with our communities and partners to get mental health care right, in areas that really need it.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job summary
To work with delegated service users who remain the responsibility of the Registered Physiotherapist, often working without direct supervision in a variety of inpatient settings.
To provide physiotherapy support to service users who have a range of mental health conditions and/ or learning disabilities.
To engage service users and their carers in therapeutic programmes of care and encourages them in a compassionate manner, to support them in achieving their identified goals to promote independence and well-being.
To provide the best possible experience for service users and carers.
To show commitment to and participate in quality improvement activities.
To promote at al times a positive image of people with mental health conditions and learning disabilities.
To promote at all times a positive image of the Physiotherapy Service and Wider Trust.
Main Duties and Responsibilities/ Clinical Responsibilities patient contact
Works with Registered Physiotherapists, preparing or helping service users to prepare for treatment and assisting in delivering therapeutic interventions designed by others.
Works with delegated service users who remain the responsibility of the Registered Physiotherapist, reporting back in a timely and appropriate manner. Service users may demonstrate behaviours that challenge or have difficult family situations of relevance.
Delivers therapeutic interventions, designed by registered staff, to groups or individuals, observing and monitoring service user progress and making adjustments to interventions (within established protocols).
Encourages service users/carers in a compassionate manner, to actively participate in their own therapy to support them in achieving their identified goals.
Provides information and practical advice, within scope of own competency, to service users and carers e.g. demonstrating exercise programmes for them to follow.
Participates in health promotion activities.
Additional contact details: Phil Strange, Service Manager 07810881380
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job summary
To work with delegated service users who remain the responsibility of the Registered Physiotherapist, often working without direct supervision in a variety of inpatient settings.
To provide physiotherapy support to service users who have a range of mental health conditions and/ or learning disabilities.
To engage service users and their carers in therapeutic programmes of care and encourages them in a compassionate manner, to support them in achieving their identified goals to promote independence and well-being.
To provide the best possible experience for service users and carers.
To show commitment to and participate in quality improvement activities.
To promote at al times a positive image of people with mental health conditions and learning disabilities.
To promote at all times a positive image of the Physiotherapy Service and Wider Trust.
Main Duties and Responsibilities/ Clinical Responsibilities patient contact
Works with Registered Physiotherapists, preparing or helping service users to prepare for treatment and assisting in delivering therapeutic interventions designed by others.
Works with delegated service users who remain the responsibility of the Registered Physiotherapist, reporting back in a timely and appropriate manner. Service users may demonstrate behaviours that challenge or have difficult family situations of relevance.
Delivers therapeutic interventions, designed by registered staff, to groups or individuals, observing and monitoring service user progress and making adjustments to interventions (within established protocols).
Encourages service users/carers in a compassionate manner, to actively participate in their own therapy to support them in achieving their identified goals.
Provides information and practical advice, within scope of own competency, to service users and carers e.g. demonstrating exercise programmes for them to follow.
Participates in health promotion activities.
Additional contact details: Phil Strange, Service Manager 07810881380
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Relevant NVQ Level 3 in care or equivalent (or willingness to undertake within agreed timescale)
- Numeracy, Literacy and ITQ level 2 or equivalent
Desirable
- Willingness to work towards NVQ level 3 if not already achieved
Experience
Essential
- Experience working alongside a Physiotherapist, either employed or voluntary
Desirable
- Experience working alongside a healthcare professional, either employed or voluntary
- Experience of working with people who have a learning disability, either employed or voluntary
Skills
Essential
- Ability to communicate information effectively in a manner that is appropriate to the individual and the situation.
Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of the needs of people with a learning disability
Desirable
- Awareness of the needs of people with a learning disability
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Relevant NVQ Level 3 in care or equivalent (or willingness to undertake within agreed timescale)
- Numeracy, Literacy and ITQ level 2 or equivalent
Desirable
- Willingness to work towards NVQ level 3 if not already achieved
Experience
Essential
- Experience working alongside a Physiotherapist, either employed or voluntary
Desirable
- Experience working alongside a healthcare professional, either employed or voluntary
- Experience of working with people who have a learning disability, either employed or voluntary
Skills
Essential
- Ability to communicate information effectively in a manner that is appropriate to the individual and the situation.
Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of the needs of people with a learning disability
Desirable
- Awareness of the needs of people with a learning disability
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).
