Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen within the falls physiotherapy team for a Senior Physiotherapy assistant working part time. 30 hours per week over 4 days
Over recent months the team has expanded to incorporate new and innovative ways of working. The post will complement the ongoing running of groups, assessment and treatment of this complex group of patients. The post will also be involved in expanding the service to cover groups working on strength and balance.
Previous applicants need not apply.
Main duties of the job
What will I be doing in my new role?
The workload is varied, involving the delivery and administration of assessment and treatment to elderly patients who have had / are at risk of falling, in a group, out-patient or domiciliary setting.
What about the department I will join?
The team is a close knit group of staff providing physiotherapy to patients with falls in a variety of settings. The team is driven to improve outcomes for every patient they have contact with.
Although we have a very strong learning and development function, we appreciate you will need to have acquired some skills and experience from your career you will require in order for your time with us to be a real success. These can be found in the Person and Job Description attachments. However we have highlighted three of them below:
- Excellent and adaptable verbal communication skills are necessary as you will work with patients and families who have very different needs.
- Evidence of team working and a desire to work with people is therefore essential.
- Due to the community nature of this post and exercise groups being carried out across the county in addition to individual home visits it will be essential that you are able to independently travel and be physically able to carry and delver equipment.
About us
Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides hospital services to a growing population of around 700,000 people living across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas across two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. Both hospital sites offer key services such as A&E, Obstetrics-led Maternity and Paediatrics.
You will be joining a friendly, high performing Trust committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of staff. As one of the largest NHS Trusts in our region you will have access to a programme of high quality training and development to help you grow your career.
We have state-of-the art facilities placing us at the heart of cutting edge health care. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology available.
Please note that vacancies may close prior to the advertised closing date when sufficient number of applications have been received. Please ensure that you make your application as soon as possible.
All new staff will be subject to a probationary period covering their first six months in post. Travel between hospital sites may be required.
Please review all documents attached to this advert to ensure you familiarize yourself with all requirements of the job.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To be responsible for your own time management and communicateeffectively with others members of the team to ensure patients receive aholistic treatment package. To be responsible for the agreed treatment and rehabilitation goals ofpatients in close co-operation with the physiotherapists To prioritise the needs of the patients on a day-to-day basis and adjust thedelivery of treatment programme as appropriate. To select the appropriate therapeutic media in order to achieve the setgoals. Taking into account the patients current level of function and anymedical conditions that may contraindicate treatment. To give instruction, direction, guidance and education on treatments,exercises, manual handling and positioning, to monitor, review and adjustthe treatments when necessary. To monitor clients progress and identifying when to report back to theTherapist. Identifying own limitations of knowledge to ensure best practiceand safety in the patients treatment To deliver, fit or collect equipment, monitor maintenance of equipment andensure equipment is safe prior to provision. In accordance with theprocedure in place at Bedford Hospital NHS Trust To use information gathered from referrals to prioritise workload andallocate to other team members when the Therapists are not present. To achieve a therapeutic relationship with clients and the multi-disciplinaryteam and encourage patient participation. To identify appropriate external agencies for signposting in order toaddress long term needs. To identify and report all relevant information to the physiotherapist. To participate in team meetings To be responsible for patients whilst attending the department/gym fortreatment To ensure all equipment is maintained in a safe, proper and cleancondition, reporting to the appropriate professional if required. To undertake any job when necessary as designated by thePhysiotherapist / Professional Leads. To work in other areas if theworkload demands. To keep up-to date records in line with current departmental standards,hospital policies and procedures, from the guidance of CSP standards. Torecord stats and patient data as required. To undertake admin duties when required To utilise communication networks with external agencies, and staff toprovide an optimum service for the client. To liaise regularly with the Therapists on the demands of the caseload. To accept and undertake work in a willing manner and put time to effectiveuse. To make it known to the Physiotherapy Professional Leads if thevolume/nature of work becomes excessive or detrimental to performance. To attend staff meetings and participate in these. To keep a record of your training and development activities. As part of your team, incorporate up-to-date techniques and ideas ofpositive practice into your daily work. To attend relevant in-service training and external courses implementingacquired knowledge and skills. To participate in the induction, training and education of students andother staff in this setting To undertake relevant activities to meet training objectives identified with your supervisor
Job description
Job responsibilities
To be responsible for your own time management and communicateeffectively with others members of the team to ensure patients receive aholistic treatment package. To be responsible for the agreed treatment and rehabilitation goals ofpatients in close co-operation with the physiotherapists To prioritise the needs of the patients on a day-to-day basis and adjust thedelivery of treatment programme as appropriate. To select the appropriate therapeutic media in order to achieve the setgoals. Taking into account the patients current level of function and anymedical conditions that may contraindicate treatment. To give instruction, direction, guidance and education on treatments,exercises, manual handling and positioning, to monitor, review and adjustthe treatments when necessary. To monitor clients progress and identifying when to report back to theTherapist. Identifying own limitations of knowledge to ensure best practiceand safety in the patients treatment To deliver, fit or collect equipment, monitor maintenance of equipment andensure equipment is safe prior to provision. In accordance with theprocedure in place at Bedford Hospital NHS Trust To use information gathered from referrals to prioritise workload andallocate to other team members when the Therapists are not present. To achieve a therapeutic relationship with clients and the multi-disciplinaryteam and encourage patient participation. To identify appropriate external agencies for signposting in order toaddress long term needs. To identify and report all relevant information to the physiotherapist. To participate in team meetings To be responsible for patients whilst attending the department/gym fortreatment To ensure all equipment is maintained in a safe, proper and cleancondition, reporting to the appropriate professional if required. To undertake any job when necessary as designated by thePhysiotherapist / Professional Leads. To work in other areas if theworkload demands. To keep up-to date records in line with current departmental standards,hospital policies and procedures, from the guidance of CSP standards. Torecord stats and patient data as required. To undertake admin duties when required To utilise communication networks with external agencies, and staff toprovide an optimum service for the client. To liaise regularly with the Therapists on the demands of the caseload. To accept and undertake work in a willing manner and put time to effectiveuse. To make it known to the Physiotherapy Professional Leads if thevolume/nature of work becomes excessive or detrimental to performance. To attend staff meetings and participate in these. To keep a record of your training and development activities. As part of your team, incorporate up-to-date techniques and ideas ofpositive practice into your daily work. To attend relevant in-service training and external courses implementingacquired knowledge and skills. To participate in the induction, training and education of students andother staff in this setting To undertake relevant activities to meet training objectives identified with your supervisor
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Good general education to GCSE or equivalent
Desirable
- Attended internal and external courses as an Assistant
- Been assessed as achieved KSF competencies to specified level
Experience
Essential
- Experience in working as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
- Theoretical and practical training to NVQ III level or equivalent
Desirable
- Experience as Therapy Assistant
- oBasic competency training e.g Progression of mobility, Individual exercise programmes etc
Knowledge
Essential
- Excellent communication skills and good use of the English language
- Ability to cope with stressful situations/environments and with emotional or aggressive patients and carers
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Good general education to GCSE or equivalent
Desirable
- Attended internal and external courses as an Assistant
- Been assessed as achieved KSF competencies to specified level
Experience
Essential
- Experience in working as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
- Theoretical and practical training to NVQ III level or equivalent
Desirable
- Experience as Therapy Assistant
- oBasic competency training e.g Progression of mobility, Individual exercise programmes etc
Knowledge
Essential
- Excellent communication skills and good use of the English language
- Ability to cope with stressful situations/environments and with emotional or aggressive patients and carers
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
