Clinical Support Worker - Higher Level - Physiotherapy Assistant
South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest teaching hospital trusts in the country, close to the North Yorkshire Moors and within easy reach of Newcastle and Leeds. It comprises of two acute hospitals: The James Cook University Hospital and Friarage Hospital Northallerton, along with several community hospitals. The James Cook University Hospital is a Major Trauma Centre and provides a wide range of specialist services as well as District General Hospital services. We are looking to recruit a new Physiotherapy Assistant to work as part of the Physiotherapy Team on the Trauma and Orthopaedic Wards at The James Cook University Hospital. You will assist the Physiotherapists in providing high-quality treatment and rehabilitation to patients within the hospital. We seek a friendly, helpful, and motivated person, preferably with some experience of working with members of the public. A keen interest in the rehabilitation of patients is essential, and continued professional development will be actively encouraged. The appointed candidate must successfully undertake a pre-employment medical and have disclosure details available prior to starting work. The candidate may be expected to work flexibly across both hospital sites. We welcome contact from prospective candidates prior to applying for this post. Please note that this vacancy will close when we receive sufficient completed applications. Main duties of the job
Support the Physiotherapists in providing an efficient and effective Physiotherapy service within the framework of clinical governance. Undertake specific skilled support work to aid the rehabilitation of patients on the Orthopaedic wards, assisting the Physiotherapy team in their area of work. Involve treatments of delegated patients, including group work, according to needs of care plan or protocols. This will also include administrative and equipment maintenance duties. About us
South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust offers novice leadership and improvement training to all new staff to the Trust. Job responsibilities
Please see the full job description and person specification document(s) for main responsibilities of the role. Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
3 A-levels OR Health and Science T-level OR equivalent level 3 qualification(s) and Functional Skills (level 2) OR as a level 3 apprenticeship, such as the Senior Healthcare Support Worker apprenticeship (or other level 3 qualification pathway) AND/OR short courses and completion of competency workbook equivalent to Level 3 in a range of patient and clinical care duties AND/OR equivalent knowledge and experience in a range of clinical care duties equivalent to Level 3. Care Certificate. Knowledge and Skills
Excellent interpersonal, communication, and active listening skills. Ability to adopt appropriate styles and methods of communication. Time-keeping, planning, and prioritisation skills. Basic IT skills to use electronic patient records and other Trust systems. Analytical and judgement skills to make decisions based on patient/service user interactions and observations and metrics. Working knowledge of legislation underpinning care provision. Ability to demonstrate the importance of holistic person-centred care and related procedures. Understanding of the importance of robust, accurate, clear, timely documentation. Insight into behaviours and skills of a carer and the need for effective teamwork. Knowledge of Safeguarding. Understanding work-related boundaries. Awareness of GDPR and the need for confidentiality. Working knowledge of Occupational Therapy or Physiotherapy. Experience
Experience of working in health or social care. Experience of undertaking and recording clinical observations and escalation of changes or findings. Experience of working as a therapy assistant. Personal Attributes
Ability to deal with a wide range of people at all levels, including clients, carers, family, health and social care colleagues, and other professionals. Caring and empathetic. Motivated and with a pro-active approach. Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Committed to providing high-quality patient care. Willingness to undertake job-related training and multi-disciplinary competencies for more effective patient care. Personal resilience. Ability to work calmly and effectively under pressure. Ability to travel independently throughout the community. 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. Employer name
South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust £24,071 to £25,674 a year (pro rata)
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South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest teaching hospital trusts in the country, close to the North Yorkshire Moors and within easy reach of Newcastle and Leeds. It comprises of two acute hospitals: The James Cook University Hospital and Friarage Hospital Northallerton, along with several community hospitals. The James Cook University Hospital is a Major Trauma Centre and provides a wide range of specialist services as well as District General Hospital services. We are looking to recruit a new Physiotherapy Assistant to work as part of the Physiotherapy Team on the Trauma and Orthopaedic Wards at The James Cook University Hospital. You will assist the Physiotherapists in providing high-quality treatment and rehabilitation to patients within the hospital. We seek a friendly, helpful, and motivated person, preferably with some experience of working with members of the public. A keen interest in the rehabilitation of patients is essential, and continued professional development will be actively encouraged. The appointed candidate must successfully undertake a pre-employment medical and have disclosure details available prior to starting work. The candidate may be expected to work flexibly across both hospital sites. We welcome contact from prospective candidates prior to applying for this post. Please note that this vacancy will close when we receive sufficient completed applications. Main duties of the job
Support the Physiotherapists in providing an efficient and effective Physiotherapy service within the framework of clinical governance. Undertake specific skilled support work to aid the rehabilitation of patients on the Orthopaedic wards, assisting the Physiotherapy team in their area of work. Involve treatments of delegated patients, including group work, according to needs of care plan or protocols. This will also include administrative and equipment maintenance duties. About us
South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust offers novice leadership and improvement training to all new staff to the Trust. Job responsibilities
Please see the full job description and person specification document(s) for main responsibilities of the role. Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
3 A-levels OR Health and Science T-level OR equivalent level 3 qualification(s) and Functional Skills (level 2) OR as a level 3 apprenticeship, such as the Senior Healthcare Support Worker apprenticeship (or other level 3 qualification pathway) AND/OR short courses and completion of competency workbook equivalent to Level 3 in a range of patient and clinical care duties AND/OR equivalent knowledge and experience in a range of clinical care duties equivalent to Level 3. Care Certificate. Knowledge and Skills
Excellent interpersonal, communication, and active listening skills. Ability to adopt appropriate styles and methods of communication. Time-keeping, planning, and prioritisation skills. Basic IT skills to use electronic patient records and other Trust systems. Analytical and judgement skills to make decisions based on patient/service user interactions and observations and metrics. Working knowledge of legislation underpinning care provision. Ability to demonstrate the importance of holistic person-centred care and related procedures. Understanding of the importance of robust, accurate, clear, timely documentation. Insight into behaviours and skills of a carer and the need for effective teamwork. Knowledge of Safeguarding. Understanding work-related boundaries. Awareness of GDPR and the need for confidentiality. Working knowledge of Occupational Therapy or Physiotherapy. Experience
Experience of working in health or social care. Experience of undertaking and recording clinical observations and escalation of changes or findings. Experience of working as a therapy assistant. Personal Attributes
Ability to deal with a wide range of people at all levels, including clients, carers, family, health and social care colleagues, and other professionals. Caring and empathetic. Motivated and with a pro-active approach. Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Committed to providing high-quality patient care. Willingness to undertake job-related training and multi-disciplinary competencies for more effective patient care. Personal resilience. Ability to work calmly and effectively under pressure. Ability to travel independently throughout the community. 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. Employer name
South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust £24,071 to £25,674 a year (pro rata)
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