Job summary
CLINICAL SUPPORT SERVICES DIRECTORATE
THERAPY SERVICE
Physiotherapy
Band 2 Physiotherapy Assistant
Permanent
Full time 37.5 hours/ week
Hours: Mon - Fri (plus weekend and bank holiday roster)
Leicester General Hospital
Due to the nature of the interview, no remote interviews will be held
Post holders will be required to work their core hours Monday to Friday. In addition, you will also be required to work Saturdays on a roster system (Approximately 1:10 weekends)
You will need to demonstrate excellent communication and interpersonal skills. You will need to be motivated, organised and able to work on your own initiative and as part of a team. You will need to have had experience of working with a variety of different people. Clerical experience and the ability to use computers are desirable in these posts, as some administrative and clerical duties are involved. Previous experience in therapy is desirable, however work experience in a healthcare setting will be considered if appropriate.
You must have equivalent of Grade C or above at GCSE in English and Maths.
This post is entry level into the therapy speciality and opens the doors to progression into higher band posts and potentially into a qualified physiotherapist via the apprenticeship programme. You will be supported in your career choice and encouraged to take up opportunities as they arise.
Main duties of the job
- Providing rehabilitation for patients in hospital who have had a stroke.
- Working alongside qualified therapists to achieve the best results for the patients.
- Recording information and data using written medical notes and electronic systems.
- The assistant role is to support a multi-disciplinary team providing stroke rehabilitation to assist patients to improve their abilities before being discharged home by working under the guidance of qualified Physiotherapists.
About us
We are one of the biggest and busiest NHS trusts in the country, incorporating the General, Glenfield and Royal Infirmary hospitals. We have our very own Children's Hospital and run one of the country's leading heart centres.
Our team is made up of more than 17,000 staff providing a range of services primarily for the one million residents of Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland.
We work with partners at the University of Leicester and De Montfort University providing world-class teaching to nurture and develop the next generation of doctors, nurses and other healthcare professionals, many of whom go on to spend their working lives with us.
Our purpose is to provide 'Caring at its best' and our staff have helped us create a set of values that embody who we are and what we're here to do. They are:
- We focus on what matters most
- We treat others how we would like to be treated
- We are passionate and creative in our work
- We do what we say we are going to do
- We are one team and we are best when we work together
Our patients are at the heart of all we do and we believe that 'Caring at its best' is not just about the treatments and services we provide, but about giving our patients the best possible experience.
About the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust: (leicestershospitals.nhs.uk)
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To liaise with the Physiotherapist and other members of the Therapy team regarding patients, giving feedback regarding outcome of intervention.
- To liaise with other disciplines concerned with the care and treatment of patients as directed by the member of the Therapy team who has relevant delegation responsibilities.
- To use specialist techniques for the handling of patients with physical deficits often within confined spaces.
- To ensure that duties undertaken are within scope of practice and within the limits of competence and authority.
- To be involved in clinical audit and related clinical governance activity within the service.
- Take responsibility for maintaining own up to date Mandatory and statutory training.
- To observe confidentiality of patients and employing authoritys business at all times.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To liaise with the Physiotherapist and other members of the Therapy team regarding patients, giving feedback regarding outcome of intervention.
- To liaise with other disciplines concerned with the care and treatment of patients as directed by the member of the Therapy team who has relevant delegation responsibilities.
- To use specialist techniques for the handling of patients with physical deficits often within confined spaces.
- To ensure that duties undertaken are within scope of practice and within the limits of competence and authority.
- To be involved in clinical audit and related clinical governance activity within the service.
- Take responsibility for maintaining own up to date Mandatory and statutory training.
- To observe confidentiality of patients and employing authoritys business at all times.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- GCSE Maths and English Grade 4/C or equivilent
Desirable
- Health and social care qualification level 2
Trust values
Essential
- Can demonstrate ability to work to trust values
Enthusiasm for the post
Essential
- Expresses enthusiasm for working with stroke patients and in the therapy department
High standard of written communication
Essential
- Able to demonstrate high standard of written English
- Evidence of computer skills
Previous experience
Essential
- Previous experience working in health or care setting
- Demonstrates knowledge of stroke and of physiotherapy
Desirable
- Evidence of seeking further knowledge of role
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- GCSE Maths and English Grade 4/C or equivilent
Desirable
- Health and social care qualification level 2
Trust values
Essential
- Can demonstrate ability to work to trust values
Enthusiasm for the post
Essential
- Expresses enthusiasm for working with stroke patients and in the therapy department
High standard of written communication
Essential
- Able to demonstrate high standard of written English
- Evidence of computer skills
Previous experience
Essential
- Previous experience working in health or care setting
- Demonstrates knowledge of stroke and of physiotherapy
Desirable
- Evidence of seeking further knowledge of role
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).
