Job summary
We are looking for a committed and energetic individual to join our team as a full time Band 4 Physiotherapy Clinical Support Worker in the inpatient Medicine for Older People service at Stoke Mandeville Hospital. This is an exciting opportunity for an individual who is passionate about delivering therapy to older people and neurological patients in the acute setting. This role will suit someone who is motivated, compassionate, and keen to support patients to achieve their potential, in a fast-paced environment. The role is part of a well-established and supportive therapy team. The post is full time for 37.5 hours per week.
Previous experience of working as a physiotherapy assistant is desirable. Having good communication and team-working skills is essential.The post involves weekend working as part of the therapy weekend service.
Main duties of the job
To be an integral member of the Medicine for Older People and Neuro Outliers Physiotherapy team, providing prompt assessment and delivery of therapeutic treatments to patients in liaison with senior Physiotherapy staff
To take responsibility for designated elements of the patient treatment protocols and delivery of such treatments in patients own home.
To act as a technical resource to the Therapy department, in relation to the provision of mobility equipment.
To document, evaluate and liaise with qualified Physiotherapists following interventions
To be responsible for the completion and potential delegation of non-clinical tasks within the Medicine for Older People and Neuro Outliers Team and wider Physiotherapy teams.
To work as part of the weekend Therapy Service weekend Service
About us
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What does Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust offer you?
- As part of our BHT family, you'll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression.
- We offer flexible and agile workingopportunities,alongside your NHS benefits ofgenerous annual leave entitlement, pension andaccess toNHS discount schemes.
- We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce.
Why work for us?
- We'recommitted to promoting inclusion and making sure all colleagues feel they belong. We encourage new colleagues from a diverse range of backgrounds to apply.
- As an employer, we aim to create a workplace where differences are valued, and colleagues treat one another with dignity and respect.
- Greater diversity withinourBHT familyimprovespositive outcomes for the people and communities we serve.
What do we stand for?
- Our vision is to provide outstanding care, support healthy communities and be a great place to work.
- Our mission is to provide personal and compassionate care every time.
- Our CARE values are collaborate, aspire, respect and enable.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For a comprehensive list of responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to the Job Description and Person Specification by downloading the JD and PS attachment in the advert.
If you are an internal applicant there is the option for secondment, all applicants must have the endorsement/support of their line manager prior to application.
If you have a disability that makes submitting this online application difficult and would like assistance, please contact us on bht.recruitment@nhs.net quoting the vacancy reference number.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For a comprehensive list of responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to the Job Description and Person Specification by downloading the JD and PS attachment in the advert.
If you are an internal applicant there is the option for secondment, all applicants must have the endorsement/support of their line manager prior to application.
If you have a disability that makes submitting this online application difficult and would like assistance, please contact us on bht.recruitment@nhs.net quoting the vacancy reference number.
Person Specification
EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING
Essential
- Good level of education to GCSE standard. (at least 3 subjects)
- Grade C GCSE or equivalent in English
Desirable
- NVQ level II or III in Health Care
- Manual handling or First Aid qualification
EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Able to accept and undertake responsibility for designated tasks
- Previous work in health care environment and experience of patients with physical impairment
- 6 months experience within a customer care (face to face) environment.
Desirable
- Previous work as a Therapy Assistant or allied profession
SKILLS, ABILITIES & KNOWLEDGE
Essential
- Clear, concise verbal and written communication to ensure liaison with multi disciplinary team, patients and carers to ensure records and reports are accurate, legal and in legible manner (in English)
- Demonstrate good organisational skills
- Demonstrate insight into the importance of maintaining a safe working environment
- Ability to learn / ability to self initiate learning (evidence within the last 2 years)
- Able to work within a team setting
- Able to maintain written communications / records
- Evidence of self motivation and initiative
- Awareness of health & safety issues and policies
- Able to know own limitations and seek advice
- Able to complete tasks set, follow instructions
- Flexible and adaptable in approach to work
- Full driving licence
- Able to undertake manual handling tasks
- Physical ability and endurance to work in the physical environment of the linical area required by this post
Special Circumstances
Essential
- Car Driver essential
- Ability to use own car for purposes of work
Person Specification
EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING
Essential
- Good level of education to GCSE standard. (at least 3 subjects)
- Grade C GCSE or equivalent in English
Desirable
- NVQ level II or III in Health Care
- Manual handling or First Aid qualification
EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Able to accept and undertake responsibility for designated tasks
- Previous work in health care environment and experience of patients with physical impairment
- 6 months experience within a customer care (face to face) environment.
Desirable
- Previous work as a Therapy Assistant or allied profession
SKILLS, ABILITIES & KNOWLEDGE
Essential
- Clear, concise verbal and written communication to ensure liaison with multi disciplinary team, patients and carers to ensure records and reports are accurate, legal and in legible manner (in English)
- Demonstrate good organisational skills
- Demonstrate insight into the importance of maintaining a safe working environment
- Ability to learn / ability to self initiate learning (evidence within the last 2 years)
- Able to work within a team setting
- Able to maintain written communications / records
- Evidence of self motivation and initiative
- Awareness of health & safety issues and policies
- Able to know own limitations and seek advice
- Able to complete tasks set, follow instructions
- Flexible and adaptable in approach to work
- Full driving licence
- Able to undertake manual handling tasks
- Physical ability and endurance to work in the physical environment of the linical area required by this post
Special Circumstances
Essential
- Car Driver essential
- Ability to use own car for purposes of work
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.
