Job summary
An opportunity has arisen for a forward thinking, innovative
internal candidate, who has previous Physiotherapy Technical Instructor
experience, to work on the Older Persons Rehabilitation and Frailty units.
The post will be static within the Older Persons Rehab team,
but may be asked to cross cover in other areas such as A&E and EAU as
required.
The applicant must have previous experience as a
Physiotherapy Technical Instructor within the acute NHS setting.
Candidates require excellent written and spoken
English as well as excellent team working skills, adaptability and flexibility.
Main duties of the job
There is a
requirement for flexible working as the service operates over 7 days on a
rostered pattern as well as some extended working days.
This post may
close early depending on number of applicants.
For more details
please contact Becky Kenyon Inpatient Superintendent Physiotherapist 01483
464819
About us
Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust is a friendly, supportive, busy but welcoming acute and community Trust that is ambitious about developing our services and your career.
Our compassionate, caring and friendly colleagues make up our Royal Surrey family and are at the heart of what we do. We all have a passion for learning, continuous improvement and excelling together through innovation, research and development. There are over 4,500 members of our Royal Surrey family.
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 the community and homes across Guildford and Waverley.
We have received an overall Good rating from the CQC with Medical care (including older peoples care), End of Life Care and Maternity services being deemed Outstanding by the CQC. We are investing in our colleagues through our health and wellbeing programme and a 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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Provide
routine Physiotherapy assessment and treatment sessions independently, as
directed by team lead. Assist physiotherapy team to deliver a high quality and
effective service within the acute hospital, community locations and patients
homes.
Assist qualified Physiotherapy staff in
delivering a high quality and effective Physiotherapy service to patient.
Treat patients according to department
standards/protocols both individually and in group settings.
Complete basic patient assessments
independently, as directed by qualified Physiotherapists.
Carry out and progress rehab plans as set by
qualified Physiotherapists.
Report back to Physiotherapists on progress of
patients.
Ensure the department/physio areas on ward are
kept clean and tidy
Stock take and inventory of physiotherapy
equipment with Physiotherapy Assistants.
Be willing to rotate to other clinical areas,
including off site locations and/or patient homes.
Be an active part of the 7 day working rota as
required.
Ensure ward books and stats are up to date.
Be flexible to assist in other teams during
times of staff shortage, including teams in community locations.
Attend all relevant training as directed by
team lead.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Provide
routine Physiotherapy assessment and treatment sessions independently, as
directed by team lead. Assist physiotherapy team to deliver a high quality and
effective service within the acute hospital, community locations and patients
homes.
Assist qualified Physiotherapy staff in
delivering a high quality and effective Physiotherapy service to patient.
Treat patients according to department
standards/protocols both individually and in group settings.
Complete basic patient assessments
independently, as directed by qualified Physiotherapists.
Carry out and progress rehab plans as set by
qualified Physiotherapists.
Report back to Physiotherapists on progress of
patients.
Ensure the department/physio areas on ward are
kept clean and tidy
Stock take and inventory of physiotherapy
equipment with Physiotherapy Assistants.
Be willing to rotate to other clinical areas,
including off site locations and/or patient homes.
Be an active part of the 7 day working rota as
required.
Ensure ward books and stats are up to date.
Be flexible to assist in other teams during
times of staff shortage, including teams in community locations.
Attend all relevant training as directed by
team lead.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- GCSE Maths and English at grade C or above (or equivalent)
- Knowledge and experience equivalent to NVQ 3 in a relevant specialty i.e. Health care
Experience
Essential
- Relevant physiotherapy assistant experience.
- Successful completion of Physiotherapy Assistant competencies (or equivalent).
- Experience of working within the NHS.
- Able to use assessment to create a treatment plan, follow through and discharge a patient autonomously.
- Aware of implications of confidentiality.
- Experience of working within a multidisciplinary team.
Desirable
- Experience of undertaking audit work.
- Experience of supervising and managing staff.
- Hospital systems knowledge i.e. Cerner.
- Previous teaching experience in order to assist with Physiotherapy Assistant training programme.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- GCSE Maths and English at grade C or above (or equivalent)
- Knowledge and experience equivalent to NVQ 3 in a relevant specialty i.e. Health care
Experience
Essential
- Relevant physiotherapy assistant experience.
- Successful completion of Physiotherapy Assistant competencies (or equivalent).
- Experience of working within the NHS.
- Able to use assessment to create a treatment plan, follow through and discharge a patient autonomously.
- Aware of implications of confidentiality.
- Experience of working within a multidisciplinary team.
Desirable
- Experience of undertaking audit work.
- Experience of supervising and managing staff.
- Hospital systems knowledge i.e. Cerner.
- Previous teaching experience in order to assist with Physiotherapy Assistant training programme.
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.
