Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a conscientious, forwarding thinking physiotherapy assistant practitioner to join our children's therapy team within Specialist Children's Services.
Specialist Children's Services comprises of physiotherapists, occupational therapists, speech & language therapists, community paediatricians, clinical psychology, specialist nurses and an autism assessment team. The role of the physiotherapy assistant practitioner is to support the physiotherapy team in the assessment, treatment and therapy management of children on caseload in mainstream and special schools, at home, and in the community. This post also supports children's physiotherapy provision for children who are inpatients on our children's ward in Harrogate District Hospital.
Working across both Child Development Centres in Harrogate and Northallerton you will need a driving licence and to have access to a car, as travel across both localities is essential.
You will have a nominal base (either Harrogate or Northallerton) which can be decided on appointment to the post, with a commitment to work a minimum of 2 days per week in the alternative locality with remuneration for mileage as per HDFT policy.
Main duties of the job
The Children's Physiotherapy Team at Harrogate & District NHS Foundation Trust provide a community physiotherapy service for children aged between 0-19 years, who live in Hambleton & Richmondshire and Harrogate. All of the Physiotherapists work within care pathways and have access to other professionals to ensure that a multi-disciplinary approach is taken to patient care, and individual needs are met.
The department is within the Community & Children's Directorate and is based in the Child Development Centre, in Harrogate and in Northallerton, as part of the Specialist Children's Services Team
About us
At Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust we provide outstanding care to both our patients and our staff. We support staff through benefits, health and wellbeing initiatives and opportunities for personal and professional development.
- An inclusive and supportive culture our Trust encourages staff to bring their whole selves to work and active Staff Networks identify areas for improvement.
- Staff Recognition - as well as regular appraisals, we recognise staff with our Making a Difference, Team of the Month Awards & Colleague Recognition Awards
- Employee Support and wellbeing - we have a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme, counselling service and fast track physiotherapy service for employees.
- Staff Benefits - We have a range of staff benefits and schemes to support staff health, engagement, wellbeing and inclusion.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Previous experience of working in these environments is advantageous, but not essential.
It is important that you are organised and can work under pressure, along with having good written and verbal communication skills.
In return you will receive regular support with the experienced and friendly team, and lots of opportunities to learn and develop your skills.
For more information please see the job description attached.
If you have any questions regarding the role, please contact Jade Kant on jade.kant@nhs.net or 01423 553023
Job description
Job responsibilities
Previous experience of working in these environments is advantageous, but not essential.
It is important that you are organised and can work under pressure, along with having good written and verbal communication skills.
In return you will receive regular support with the experienced and friendly team, and lots of opportunities to learn and develop your skills.
For more information please see the job description attached.
If you have any questions regarding the role, please contact Jade Kant on jade.kant@nhs.net or 01423 553023
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Minimum of 5 GCSE's or equivalent
- Achieved or working towards a relevant qualification e.g. Qualification Credits Framework (QCF)
- Diploma Level 3 in Health & Social Care or a Foundation Degree in Rehabilitation or equivalent
Desirable
- Attended other relevant short courses e.g. basic Hydrotherapy course
Experience
Essential
- Previous extensive experience as a rehabilitation assistant/ support worker in a health or social care or education field.
- Experience of work in the community with children with physical/functional disability.
- Previous experience working in a multidisciplinary team in health, social care or education
Desirable
- Experience of teaching and instructing / basic counselling skills
- Experience of working in the NHS
- Experience of working with people with communication and/or learning difficulties
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Minimum of 5 GCSE's or equivalent
- Achieved or working towards a relevant qualification e.g. Qualification Credits Framework (QCF)
- Diploma Level 3 in Health & Social Care or a Foundation Degree in Rehabilitation or equivalent
Desirable
- Attended other relevant short courses e.g. basic Hydrotherapy course
Experience
Essential
- Previous extensive experience as a rehabilitation assistant/ support worker in a health or social care or education field.
- Experience of work in the community with children with physical/functional disability.
- Previous experience working in a multidisciplinary team in health, social care or education
Desirable
- Experience of teaching and instructing / basic counselling skills
- Experience of working in the NHS
- Experience of working with people with communication and/or learning difficulties
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).
