Job summary
A fantastic opportunity has arisen to join The Community Respiratory Therapy Team at Warrington & Halton Hospitals. We are looking to recruit a Band 4 Physiotherapy Assistant Practitioner to support the delivery of Pulmonary Rehabilitation across the district and support the wider Respiratory Therapy Team outpatient duties. A developmental Band 3 to Band 4 role would be considered.
You will work alongside Specialist Physiotherapists supporting patients with long term respiratory diagnoses to manage their condition and optimise their health. Pulmonary Rehabilitation clinics & groups will be based in various hospital & community venues.
You will have support from the Professional Lead, ACP, Band 7, and Band 6 Specialist Physiotherapists and Exercise Specialist to develop your knowledge and skills in this area.
Main duties of the job
Main duties include supporting assessments and delivering rehabilitation programmes in groups, remotely and in the patient's own home, according to local protocols and guidelines. You will also be required to support the team in other respiratory physiotherapy assessment and treatment sessions and deal with patient telephone queries and appointments.
You will assess and treat your own workload of patients and maintain associated patient records utilising knowledge and skills gained through attainment of competencies, experience and / or relevant qualifications. You will support in the delivery of Pulmonary Rehabilitation education talks on a wide variety of topics.
You will assess and treat your own workload of patients and maintain associated patient records utilising knowledge and skills gained through attainment of competencies, experience and / or relevant qualifications. You will support in the delivery of Pulmonary Rehabilitation education talks on a wide variety of topics.
You will carry out clinical tasks (such as instruction / supervision and prescription of individual and group exercise programmes) delegated by qualified staff, requiring a wide range of technical ability as well as an excellent level of interpersonal skills
About us
Warrington and Halton Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is a caring and compassionate organisation that is both ambitious and innovative. We are committed to delivering the best outcomes for our patients and providing a positive experience of our staff. We aspire to be outstanding for our patients, our communities and our staff and are committed to being a great place to receive healthcare, work and learn.
Straddling the neighbouring boroughs of Warrington and Halton we are part of the Cheshire and Merseyside Integrated Care system. Our hospitals are ideally situated to meet the growing healthcare needs of the 330,000 population of these boroughs.
Warrington Hospital is home to our emergency, critical care and maternity services, Halton Hospital is focused on elective procedures and the Runcorn Urgent Treatment Centre, although many services are offered at both sites and in community hubs.
A CQC-rated 'good' organisation with 'outstanding' features, we are working towards university hospital status, having achieved teaching hospital status in 2019.
We employ nearly 5,000 people from over 80 nationalities, striving to be a diverse, inclusive employer and recognised leader in equality. We support flexible working, welcoming flexible applications. Proud of our many accreditations, we are embedding an anti-racist approach in all we do.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Main tasks and responsibilities
1. To work with a delegated caseload of patients autonomously.2. To develop and implement therapy treatment plans for individual patients and groups of patients.3. To assist in the preparation of group sessions/activities and support the qualified clinicians with delivery.This may include ensuring equipment is safe and ready for use.4. To carry out clinical assessments and subsequently implement a relevant treatment programme, inaccordance with agreed standards, reporting back to qualified clinicians on the patients progression.5. To include therapeutic moving and handling to support the use of specialist equipment or tools.6. To carry out assessments for the provision of standard assistive equipment, including walking aids andother prescribed equipment that may be required to promote functional independence / mobility.7. To adhere to all aspects of the Trusts infection control policy.8. To contribute to the weekend rota to cover a seven-day therapy service as appropriate.9. To understand and comply with the Trust policies relating to working with vulnerable adults andchildren.10. To plan, provide and evaluate therapeutic activities for groups and individual patients, working within aframework of guidance developed with a qualified clinician.11. To assist in administration and clerical duties relating to the area of work.
Please see full job description attached
Job description
Job responsibilities
Main tasks and responsibilities
1. To work with a delegated caseload of patients autonomously.2. To develop and implement therapy treatment plans for individual patients and groups of patients.3. To assist in the preparation of group sessions/activities and support the qualified clinicians with delivery.This may include ensuring equipment is safe and ready for use.4. To carry out clinical assessments and subsequently implement a relevant treatment programme, inaccordance with agreed standards, reporting back to qualified clinicians on the patients progression.5. To include therapeutic moving and handling to support the use of specialist equipment or tools.6. To carry out assessments for the provision of standard assistive equipment, including walking aids andother prescribed equipment that may be required to promote functional independence / mobility.7. To adhere to all aspects of the Trusts infection control policy.8. To contribute to the weekend rota to cover a seven-day therapy service as appropriate.9. To understand and comply with the Trust policies relating to working with vulnerable adults andchildren.10. To plan, provide and evaluate therapeutic activities for groups and individual patients, working within aframework of guidance developed with a qualified clinician.11. To assist in administration and clerical duties relating to the area of work.
Please see full job description attached
Person Specification
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- o Worked as a senior therapy assistant. In a therapy setting with an in-depth knowledge of therapeutic principals.
- oExperience of assessment- able to monitor individuals during assessments and communicate appropriate action in relation to any significant changes.
- oWorking without direct supervision.
- oAn understanding of Human anatomy and physiology and how they impact on an individual's functional independence/mobility.
- oAn understanding of therapy, which can be demonstrated by having a facilitative approach to patient care.
- oAbility to develop effective interpersonal relationships with colleagues across a number of disciplines.
- oAbility to work under pressure and ability to prioritise procedures.
Desirable
- oAble to work in a team but use own initiative
- oEffective organisational skills
- oExperience of working within a multidisciplinary team
- oExperience of working in NHS environment.
Qualifications
Essential
- o Foundation degree in Health and Social Care / BTEC or equivalent level 5 qualification in a Health and Social Care subject
Desirable
Communication
Essential
- oGood communication skills - written and verbal.
- oAbility to develop effective interpersonal relationships with colleagues across a number of disciplines.
- oCommunicate treatment plans and related conditions/illness to individuals, demonstrating an understanding of the role in delivering therapeutic care.
Desirable
- oAble to follow instructions and procedures
Person Specification
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- o Worked as a senior therapy assistant. In a therapy setting with an in-depth knowledge of therapeutic principals.
- oExperience of assessment- able to monitor individuals during assessments and communicate appropriate action in relation to any significant changes.
- oWorking without direct supervision.
- oAn understanding of Human anatomy and physiology and how they impact on an individual's functional independence/mobility.
- oAn understanding of therapy, which can be demonstrated by having a facilitative approach to patient care.
- oAbility to develop effective interpersonal relationships with colleagues across a number of disciplines.
- oAbility to work under pressure and ability to prioritise procedures.
Desirable
- oAble to work in a team but use own initiative
- oEffective organisational skills
- oExperience of working within a multidisciplinary team
- oExperience of working in NHS environment.
Qualifications
Essential
- o Foundation degree in Health and Social Care / BTEC or equivalent level 5 qualification in a Health and Social Care subject
Desirable
Communication
Essential
- oGood communication skills - written and verbal.
- oAbility to develop effective interpersonal relationships with colleagues across a number of disciplines.
- oCommunicate treatment plans and related conditions/illness to individuals, demonstrating an understanding of the role in delivering therapeutic care.
Desirable
- oAble to follow instructions and procedures
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.
