Physiotherapy Technician

Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust

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Job summary

We have an opportunity for you to join our dynamic physiotherapy team, working on the sub-acute ortho-geriatric and frailty wards as a physiotherapy assistant.

You will be part of a multi-disciplinary team consisting of physiotherapists, occupational therapists, nurses, health care assistants, doctors, discharge co-ordinators and pharmacists

Experience in healthcare or rehabilitation would be an advantage, however we would welcome someone who is enthusiastic, has a strong desire to learn and is keen to work with the physiotherapy team to provide an excellent service. We are looking for someone who likes working with people, has good communication and organisational skills and is an excellent team worker.

Main duties of the job

You will be a key member of the physiotherapy team and will work under supervision and guidance of trained physiotherapists and the therapy assistant practitioner, to provide exercise and mobility rehabilitation, and assist with administrative tasks and information gathering,

Full training will be provided to ensure you are supported and a competency framework will be used to ensure you have the appropriate skills to assist with physiotherapy treatments. We offer regular formal and informal supervision, and in house training.

About us

Royal Surrey is a compassionate and collaborative acute and community Trust. Recognising that our 5000 colleagues are our greatest strength, we offer a comprehensive health and wellbeing program along with a commitment to developing and advancing your career. Our diverse and welcoming Royal Surrey family will ensure you that you feel valued from your initial interview through your entire tenure.

We are clinically led and provide joined up care by bridging the gap between hospital and community services alongside regional specialist cancer care. Our main acute hospital site is in Guildford with community hospital sites at Milford, Haslemere and Cranleigh. We provide adult community health services in homes across Guildford and Waverley.

The Care Quality Commission (CQC) have given us an overall rating of Outstanding.

Royal Surrey has a strong reputation and history to build on. We are proud of our achievements and we are investing in our colleagues through our commitment to supporting professional development as well as investing more than £45 million in our physical environment and new equipment in the next few years. There has never been a better time to join us.

Although it isn't the Trusts normal practice, adverts may close early, so you are encouraged to submit an application as soon as possible.

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Date posted

25 October 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£25,329 to £26,958 a year per annum pro rata for part time INC HCAS

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

384-AGB-EMF16816

Job locations

Milford community hospital

Milford

GU7 1UG

Job description

Job responsibilities

To assist the In-patient physiotherapy team in the provision of highly effective rehabilitation, offering a range of therapy interventions and treatments in order to facilitate patient reaching their optimum level of independence for discharge

Job description

Job responsibilities

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

English Language and Maths qualification at GCSE level or equivalent

Desirable

Formal qualification in relevant subject e.g. City and Guilds/NVQ level 3 Or 200 hours of relevant in-service training/education

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

Evidence of ability to vary treatment programmes within set protocols following communication with the referring Therapist
Awareness of current health issues
Understanding of how to maintain privacy and dignity of patients
Previous experience of working within a health care setting and direct dealing with patients' clinical needs and relevant general experience
Evidence of ability to manage own caseload/workload
Experience of multidisciplinary team-working

Desirable

Knowledge of therapy equipment (e.g. mobility aids and functional equipment)
Experience in running group activities or exercise class.
Experience of working in rehabilitation or as part of a multidisciplinary team

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

English Language and Maths qualification at GCSE level or equivalent

Desirable

Formal qualification in relevant subject e.g. City and Guilds/NVQ level 3 Or 200 hours of relevant in-service training/education

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

Evidence of ability to vary treatment programmes within set protocols following communication with the referring Therapist
Awareness of current health issues
Understanding of how to maintain privacy and dignity of patients
Previous experience of working within a health care setting and direct dealing with patients' clinical needs and relevant general experience
Evidence of ability to manage own caseload/workload
Experience of multidisciplinary team-working

Desirable

Knowledge of therapy equipment (e.g. mobility aids and functional equipment)
Experience in running group activities or exercise class.
Experience of working in rehabilitation or as part of a multidisciplinary team

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.