Job summary
Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust is currently seeking a Physiotherapy Support Worker to assist qualified Physiotherapists in delivering the highest standard of care to our patients.
This permanent, part-time role is based at Worcestershire Royal Hospital within the Hydrotherapy Department, with a working week of 37.25 hours to be worked Monday to Friday.
Under the supervision of a qualified physiotherapist and following appropriate training, the successful candidate will support the rehabilitation of patients with a range of medical, surgical, and orthopaedic conditions, helping to restore their mobility and function.
Given the nature of the Hydrotherapy Department, the role will require regular assistance with water-based treatment sessions in the hydrotherapy pool, working alongside a qualified physiotherapist.
The successful candidate will also contribute to the smooth day-to-day operation of the busy Hydrotherapy Department.
UK Visa and Immigration Sponsorship: Please note that we do not offer UKVI sponsorship for these posts, and so all applicants require a current right to work in the UK.
Main duties of the job
Working as part of the
physiotherapy team, to provide quality therapeutic care through the delivery of specified assessment and
treatment programmes to a limited patient group, as directed by the senior
therapist. This will involve working
unsupervised with patients who are familiar to them and at times will involve
working with both qualified and unqualified staff including Physiotherapy
assistants.
To provide
clerical and administrative support to qualified staff and students and
to undertake delegated housekeeping and stock control tasks.
To participate
in the weekend service. The speciality
dependant on experience. This service
may include the treatment of children.Working hours will be dependent upon the
service provided within each speciality, this may include 7 day working or
participation in a relevant weekend/bank holiday rota.
About us
Our purpose is simple - Putting Patients First. We are looking for exceptional colleagues who can help us achieve this.
Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust is a large acute and specialised hospital trust that provides a range of local acute services to the residents of Worcestershire and more specialised services to a larger population in Herefordshire and beyond.
The Trust operates hospital-based services from three sites in Kidderminster, Redditch and Worcester
Our workforce is nearly 6,800 strong, and our caring staff are recognised as providing good and outstanding patient-centred care. You could be one of them.
We are committed to recruiting the best people to work with us to achieve our Vision - working in partnership to provide the best healthcare for our communities, leading and supporting our teams to move 4ward. Our 4ward behaviours, which we ask all staff to demonstrate, underpin our everyday work and remain firmly at the heart of all we do.
Our objectives are simple:
- Best services for local people
- Best experience of care and best outcomes for our patients
- Best use of resources
- Best people
Better never stops, and our Clinical Services Strategy provides a clear future vision for our Trust, our hospitals, our services and our role in the wider health and care system.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Key Working Relationships:
Physiotherapists
in given speciality across the three sites.
Medical and nursing staff, other health care professionals and members
of the MDT, support staff, community care co-ordinators, discharge
co-ordinators, patients, carers, relatives, students, palliative care team.
Risk assessment :
This post involves frequent
manual handling activities e.g. hoisting, positioning, assisting
sitting/standing, transferring, giving physical support during walking
practice/exercise and occasional pushing of large items of equipment. There is a frequent requirement for moderate physical effort, including
repetitive techniques e.g. passive exercises, bed exercises and an occasional
requirement for intensive physical effort for several short periods throughout
the day. Close contact with patients frequently exposes the post holder to
bodily fluids e.g. sputum, urine, blood, vomit and faeces.
There is a need for concentration when working with
patients and occasional involvement in emotionally distressing situations, such
as dealing with bad news, terminal illness, death and bereavement, where empathy and
support for patients, carers and other
team members will be needed.
Job Purpose:
Working as part of the
physiotherapy team, to provide quality therapeutic care through the delivery of specified assessment and
treatment programmes to a limited patient group, as directed by the senior
therapist. This will involve working
unsupervised with patients who are familiar to them and at times will involve
working with both qualified and unqualified staff including Physiotherapy
assistants.
To provide
clerical and administrative support to qualified staff and students and
to undertake delegated housekeeping and stock control tasks.
To participate
in the weekend service. The speciality
dependant on experience. This service
may include the treatment of children.Working hours will be dependent upon the
service provided within each speciality, this may include 7 day working or
participation in a relevant weekend/bank holiday rota.
Key Duties:
Clinical:
Following
appropriate training and demonstration of competency to a specified level, work
unsupervised in a range of individual or group therapeutic activities,
under direct supervision of a qualified physiotherapist or senior assistant.
To assist physiotherapists and
senior assistants to assess range of movement, muscle power, sensation, sitting
and standing balance and transfer abilities.
To
assess and progress patients mobility which may include issuing, training and
the progression in using walking aids, under supervision of a qualified
physiotherapist.
To
monitor patients during treatment and progress the treatment plan following
consultation with a physiotherapist or senior assistant.
To
deliver specified treatments with empathy under the management of a
physiotherapist.
To prepare patients for treatment including undressing, removal of
splints and toileting.
To
maintain using accepted protocols accurate and contemporaneous treatment
records including valid consent appropriate to the intervention.
To
ensure that patient confidentiality is maintained at all times.
To
be aware of own limitation of knowledge in relationship to physiotherapy and to
refer back to the supervising physiotherapist when appropriate.
To
work contracted hours over 7 days within specific specialities.
To
participate in the weekend service. The
speciality dependant on experience. This
service may include the treatment of children.
To maintain accurate and
contemporaneous treatment records including valid consent to interventions.
To ensure that patient
confidentiality is maintained at all times.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Key Working Relationships:
Physiotherapists
in given speciality across the three sites.
Medical and nursing staff, other health care professionals and members
of the MDT, support staff, community care co-ordinators, discharge
co-ordinators, patients, carers, relatives, students, palliative care team.
Risk assessment :
This post involves frequent
manual handling activities e.g. hoisting, positioning, assisting
sitting/standing, transferring, giving physical support during walking
practice/exercise and occasional pushing of large items of equipment. There is a frequent requirement for moderate physical effort, including
repetitive techniques e.g. passive exercises, bed exercises and an occasional
requirement for intensive physical effort for several short periods throughout
the day. Close contact with patients frequently exposes the post holder to
bodily fluids e.g. sputum, urine, blood, vomit and faeces.
There is a need for concentration when working with
patients and occasional involvement in emotionally distressing situations, such
as dealing with bad news, terminal illness, death and bereavement, where empathy and
support for patients, carers and other
team members will be needed.
Job Purpose:
Working as part of the
physiotherapy team, to provide quality therapeutic care through the delivery of specified assessment and
treatment programmes to a limited patient group, as directed by the senior
therapist. This will involve working
unsupervised with patients who are familiar to them and at times will involve
working with both qualified and unqualified staff including Physiotherapy
assistants.
To provide
clerical and administrative support to qualified staff and students and
to undertake delegated housekeeping and stock control tasks.
To participate
in the weekend service. The speciality
dependant on experience. This service
may include the treatment of children.Working hours will be dependent upon the
service provided within each speciality, this may include 7 day working or
participation in a relevant weekend/bank holiday rota.
Key Duties:
Clinical:
Following
appropriate training and demonstration of competency to a specified level, work
unsupervised in a range of individual or group therapeutic activities,
under direct supervision of a qualified physiotherapist or senior assistant.
To assist physiotherapists and
senior assistants to assess range of movement, muscle power, sensation, sitting
and standing balance and transfer abilities.
To
assess and progress patients mobility which may include issuing, training and
the progression in using walking aids, under supervision of a qualified
physiotherapist.
To
monitor patients during treatment and progress the treatment plan following
consultation with a physiotherapist or senior assistant.
To
deliver specified treatments with empathy under the management of a
physiotherapist.
To prepare patients for treatment including undressing, removal of
splints and toileting.
To
maintain using accepted protocols accurate and contemporaneous treatment
records including valid consent appropriate to the intervention.
To
ensure that patient confidentiality is maintained at all times.
To
be aware of own limitation of knowledge in relationship to physiotherapy and to
refer back to the supervising physiotherapist when appropriate.
To
work contracted hours over 7 days within specific specialities.
To
participate in the weekend service. The
speciality dependant on experience. This
service may include the treatment of children.
To maintain accurate and
contemporaneous treatment records including valid consent to interventions.
To ensure that patient
confidentiality is maintained at all times.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Work experience or observation of working in a health or social care setting
Desirable
- Recent work experience in a therapy setting
Qualifications
Essential
- 5 GCSEs (grades 9-4 or A*, A, B, C).
- Or equivalent level 2 qualification(s) & Functional Skills (level 2).
- Or a level 2 apprenticeship, such as the Healthcare Support Worker apprenticeship.
Desirable
- Previous relevant in-service training
Skills and knowledge
Essential
- Effective and appropriate verbal & written communication skills.
- Computer Literate.
- Evidence of appropriate personal skills e.g. is responsible, flexible, well-organised.
- Understanding of physiotherapy.
- Health and Safety awareness.
Desirable
- Evidence of team working.
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Professional manner and appearance
- Enthusiastic
- Demonstrates self-confidence
- Good inter-personal skills
- Recognises need for self development
- Commitment to post
Other Job Requirements
Essential
- Ability to meet the physical demands of the role
- Able and willing to work contracted hours over 7 days as required
- Able to contribute to the Physiotherapy weekend rota as required.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Work experience or observation of working in a health or social care setting
Desirable
- Recent work experience in a therapy setting
Qualifications
Essential
- 5 GCSEs (grades 9-4 or A*, A, B, C).
- Or equivalent level 2 qualification(s) & Functional Skills (level 2).
- Or a level 2 apprenticeship, such as the Healthcare Support Worker apprenticeship.
Desirable
- Previous relevant in-service training
Skills and knowledge
Essential
- Effective and appropriate verbal & written communication skills.
- Computer Literate.
- Evidence of appropriate personal skills e.g. is responsible, flexible, well-organised.
- Understanding of physiotherapy.
- Health and Safety awareness.
Desirable
- Evidence of team working.
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Professional manner and appearance
- Enthusiastic
- Demonstrates self-confidence
- Good inter-personal skills
- Recognises need for self development
- Commitment to post
Other Job Requirements
Essential
- Ability to meet the physical demands of the role
- Able and willing to work contracted hours over 7 days as required
- Able to contribute to the Physiotherapy weekend rota as required.
