1801 - Therapy Assistant Inpatient and Outpatient Rotations
1 post available
- Full time fixed term/Secondment until 31st March 2026 We are seeking an individual who is highly motivated to join our Medical Physiotherapy and Neurotherapy Team as a Band 3 Physiotherapy Assistant. The post would suit a motivated and enthusiastic individual with the ability to work well as part of a team, ideally with prior assistant or healthcare experience although this is not essential. Good communication and time management are required to work within a busy inpatient environment across a variety of settings. The caseload and duties will require you to provide therapy interventions and implement programmes of care devised predominantly by the Physiotherapists; training and a competency package are included in the role. As part of this post, you will be expected to be flexible in your working pattern to cover a 7 day service across the Medical / Surgical Team as service needs require. At Barnsley, we offer clinical supervision, staff support, professional development opportunities, and a supportive working environment. Main duties of the job
You will be responsible for implementing therapy programs delegated by the Physiotherapist to aid the rehabilitation of patients. You will carry your own caseload supervised or unsupervised and treat patients according to set protocols, monitoring patients' progress and reporting back any changes to the appropriate Therapist. You will be responsible for clinically relevant administrative duties in BHNFT to ensure smooth service delivery. You will experience a comprehensive induction process and have access to learning opportunities and development, including the opportunity for apprenticeship training to become a B4 assistant practitioner and/or a registered practitioner. Our service values leadership at all levels, and you will be encouraged to play an active part in service development and improvement, with a view to shaping effective patient care pathways and best practice. The successful applicant will have excellent team working skills and possess strong interpersonal and communication skills to work collaboratively with colleagues and patients, as well as being able to work alone. Flexibility of working times and practice is essential, which will include 7 day working and weekend working. About us
Please note that the Trust reserves the right to close a position early. Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is a high performing Trust achieving a Good rating in our most recent Care Quality Commission (CQC) assessment and achieving significant progress in the delivery of our strategic objectives. We are proud of the commitment of our staff to ensuring a strong and sustainable future for this organisation which is highly valued by our local communities. There has never been a better time to join Barnsley Hospital. It is moving at pace and a 'can do' attitude is evident right through the organisation, where staff are engaged for change and committed to being part of the journey to sustainability and growth. Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is committed to promoting equality of opportunity and fair treatment to all applicants regardless of race, nationality, ethnic origin, gender, marital status, mental or physical disability, religion or belief, sexual orientation, age or offending history. The cost of the DBS (criminal records check) for Band 6 and above roles only will be met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction. Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details of the role and responsibilities. Person Specification
Skills and Abilities
Communication skills written and verbal Ability to follow instructions, but work on own initiative Ability to organise own workload Basic keyboard and administration skills Ability to work under time pressures and constraints Ability to work as part of a team Ability to instruct patients individually and in groups Ability to attain competencies Qualifications
GCSE English 9-4 or equivalent Working towards NVQ 3 or equivalent Other qualification/experience in relevant area Experience
Previous experience of working with people with a disability Administration/clerical experience 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.
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1 post available
- Full time fixed term/Secondment until 31st March 2026 We are seeking an individual who is highly motivated to join our Medical Physiotherapy and Neurotherapy Team as a Band 3 Physiotherapy Assistant. The post would suit a motivated and enthusiastic individual with the ability to work well as part of a team, ideally with prior assistant or healthcare experience although this is not essential. Good communication and time management are required to work within a busy inpatient environment across a variety of settings. The caseload and duties will require you to provide therapy interventions and implement programmes of care devised predominantly by the Physiotherapists; training and a competency package are included in the role. As part of this post, you will be expected to be flexible in your working pattern to cover a 7 day service across the Medical / Surgical Team as service needs require. At Barnsley, we offer clinical supervision, staff support, professional development opportunities, and a supportive working environment. Main duties of the job
You will be responsible for implementing therapy programs delegated by the Physiotherapist to aid the rehabilitation of patients. You will carry your own caseload supervised or unsupervised and treat patients according to set protocols, monitoring patients' progress and reporting back any changes to the appropriate Therapist. You will be responsible for clinically relevant administrative duties in BHNFT to ensure smooth service delivery. You will experience a comprehensive induction process and have access to learning opportunities and development, including the opportunity for apprenticeship training to become a B4 assistant practitioner and/or a registered practitioner. Our service values leadership at all levels, and you will be encouraged to play an active part in service development and improvement, with a view to shaping effective patient care pathways and best practice. The successful applicant will have excellent team working skills and possess strong interpersonal and communication skills to work collaboratively with colleagues and patients, as well as being able to work alone. Flexibility of working times and practice is essential, which will include 7 day working and weekend working. About us
Please note that the Trust reserves the right to close a position early. Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is a high performing Trust achieving a Good rating in our most recent Care Quality Commission (CQC) assessment and achieving significant progress in the delivery of our strategic objectives. We are proud of the commitment of our staff to ensuring a strong and sustainable future for this organisation which is highly valued by our local communities. There has never been a better time to join Barnsley Hospital. It is moving at pace and a 'can do' attitude is evident right through the organisation, where staff are engaged for change and committed to being part of the journey to sustainability and growth. Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is committed to promoting equality of opportunity and fair treatment to all applicants regardless of race, nationality, ethnic origin, gender, marital status, mental or physical disability, religion or belief, sexual orientation, age or offending history. The cost of the DBS (criminal records check) for Band 6 and above roles only will be met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction. Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details of the role and responsibilities. Person Specification
Skills and Abilities
Communication skills written and verbal Ability to follow instructions, but work on own initiative Ability to organise own workload Basic keyboard and administration skills Ability to work under time pressures and constraints Ability to work as part of a team Ability to instruct patients individually and in groups Ability to attain competencies Qualifications
GCSE English 9-4 or equivalent Working towards NVQ 3 or equivalent Other qualification/experience in relevant area Experience
Previous experience of working with people with a disability Administration/clerical experience 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.
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