Job summary
We are looking for a dynamic and motivated individual to join our Stroke team as a Physiotherapy Assistant Practitioner or Physiotherapy Assistant depending on experience.
Main duties of the job
You will help deliver physiotherapy to the Stroke services which includes Acute, in-patient rehab and a small community-based rehab service. You will be working within a friendly team where career development and teaching are actively encouraged. You will be supervised by Senior Physiotherapists. The department offers a supportive working environment which actively supports Continuing Professional Development, through an established appraisal system, in-service training, and post graduate library facilities.
You must have experience at Band 3 or Band 4 level within the acute NHS environment preferably in a stroke setting. Duties will also include a small amount of clerical and departmental housekeeping. You will have a clinical case load.
You will be shortlisted if you adequately meet the Band 4 Job specification attached. Developmental posts may be offered post interview if it is felt this is required based on your answers at interview
About us
Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust is a large acute hospital Trust in the county of Kent.
The Trust provides a full range of general hospital services and some areas of specialist complex care to around 760,000 people living in the south part of West Kent and the north part of East Sussex.
The Trust's core catchment areas are Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells and their surrounding boroughs. We work from two main clinical sites: Maidstone Hospital and Tunbridge Wells Hospital at Pembury. Tunbridge Wells Hospital opened in 2011 and provides single rooms with en-suites for all in-patients - the first of its kind in the country.
We employ more than 7,000 full and part-time staff in a huge range of clinical and non-clinical roles across both of our hospital sites.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Once your pre-employment checks have been completed you will be contacted by Recruitment to arrange your start date which will be in line with one of our Corporate Inductions.
Please note that appointment to this post will be subject to a satisfactory Disclosure & Barring Service Check atEnhanced Level. (Enhanced level now includes regulated checks against vulnerable adults and children).
At MTW, we seek to develop a culture where everyone can reach their full potential with opportunities to grow and develop their career. We recognise and value the unique contributions that each of our staff bring, delivering the best quality care and service to our patients. We are committed to being a diverse employer and strive to reflect everyone in our local communities. We welcome applications from people of diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experiences and celebrate the diversity of thought, viewpoints and ideas that will make our Trust the best place to work.
Interview Date: To be confirmed
Job description
Job responsibilities
Once your pre-employment checks have been completed you will be contacted by Recruitment to arrange your start date which will be in line with one of our Corporate Inductions.
Please note that appointment to this post will be subject to a satisfactory Disclosure & Barring Service Check atEnhanced Level. (Enhanced level now includes regulated checks against vulnerable adults and children).
At MTW, we seek to develop a culture where everyone can reach their full potential with opportunities to grow and develop their career. We recognise and value the unique contributions that each of our staff bring, delivering the best quality care and service to our patients. We are committed to being a diverse employer and strive to reflect everyone in our local communities. We welcome applications from people of diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experiences and celebrate the diversity of thought, viewpoints and ideas that will make our Trust the best place to work.
Interview Date: To be confirmed
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Foundation Degree in Health and Social Care or be willing to complete it or equivalent qualification
Experience
Essential
- Experience as an AHP Support Worker Band 3 (or equivalent)
- Evidence of achieving the competencies of Band 3 AHP Therapy Tech
Knowledge
Essential
- Completed the core and specialist competencies of the Directorate's Tech Training Programme or similar competencies
- Additional practical and theoretical knowledge of patient conditions and treatment within relevant specialty.(This knowledge will be demonstrated through the attendance at work based/ non work based learning and development activities
- Can demonstrate understanding and awareness of the Assistant Practitioner role
Skills
Essential
- Good time management and organisational skills.
- Good communicator - verbally and written - with patients and others
- Ability to work on own initiative as well as within a multidisciplinary team
- Basic IT skills
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Foundation Degree in Health and Social Care or be willing to complete it or equivalent qualification
Experience
Essential
- Experience as an AHP Support Worker Band 3 (or equivalent)
- Evidence of achieving the competencies of Band 3 AHP Therapy Tech
Knowledge
Essential
- Completed the core and specialist competencies of the Directorate's Tech Training Programme or similar competencies
- Additional practical and theoretical knowledge of patient conditions and treatment within relevant specialty.(This knowledge will be demonstrated through the attendance at work based/ non work based learning and development activities
- Can demonstrate understanding and awareness of the Assistant Practitioner role
Skills
Essential
- Good time management and organisational skills.
- Good communicator - verbally and written - with patients and others
- Ability to work on own initiative as well as within a multidisciplinary team
- Basic IT skills
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.
