Tees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust
Are you seeking a new challenge and a unique opportunity to develop your career? If so, then this post would be an excellent opportunity for you! We are looking for a dynamic, passionate and proactive individual with excellent communication skills to work with Age UK (County Durham) to deliver Physiotherapy interventions for Older people across County Durham. In 2021 Age UK obtained funding as part of Community Mental Health transformation to work jointly with TEWV to provide support for Older people (50+) who are experiencing such issues as loneliness, isolation, lack of motivation and low mood. The funding for this project has been confirmed and we are, therefore, looking to appoint a Band 3 Physiotherapy Assistant to join our existing partnership team consisting of Age UK County Durham and TEWV staff. You will be working with the qualified physiotherapist in the team to deliver physiotherapy interventions with people in their own homes and in group settings across County Durham. We are seeking a motivated, conscientious team-player who can think holistically and creatively to deliver interventions for people in their own homes. This is your chance to make a real difference to improve people's health and wellbeing. Main duties of the job
To work with service users as delegated by the Registered Physiotherapist in a variety of community settings, including the service user's own home. About us
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a competent, confident, and enthusiastic full-time Band 3 Physiotherapy Assistant (fixed term - 12 months) to join our team. The Age UK team works in partnership with the Mental Health Services for Older People (MHSOP) Durham Community Service covering County Durham area and is located at Belmont Industrial Estate, Durham. This team is a collaboration between Age UK and TEWV and includes staff from both organisations. The team works with people over 50 and their families. The service is managed by Age UK (Durham). TEWV will provide clinical supervision and you will also have access to Physiotherapy professional support and training. Job responsibilities
To provide physiotherapy support to service users who have a range of mental health conditions. To engage service users and their carers in therapeutic programmes of care and encourages them in a compassionate manner, to support them in achieving their identified goals and to promote independence and well-being. Works with Registered Physiotherapists, preparing or helping service users to prepare for treatment and assisting in delivering therapeutic interventions designed by others. Works with delegated service users who remain the responsibility of the Registered Physiotherapist, reporting back in a timely and appropriate manner. Service users may demonstrate behaviours that challenge or have difficult family situations of relevance. Provides information and practical advice, within scope of own competency, to service users and carers e.g. demonstrating exercise programmes for them to follow. Undertakes administrative tasks in relation to own work and as requested e.g. taking telephone messages, preparing case note files, collating and inputting data, photocopying, filing. Person Specification
Qualifications
Relevant NVQ Level 3 in care or equivalent (or willingness to undertake within agreed timescale). Numeracy, Literacy and ITQ level 2 (or equivalent) Experience
Experience of paid or voluntary work with people with mental health conditions or learning disabilities. Experience working alongside physiotherapists. Knowledge
Awareness of needs of service users with mental health conditions or learning disabilities. Skills
Time management and ability to prioritise effectively. Other
Ability to travel independently in accordance with Trust policies and service need. 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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Are you seeking a new challenge and a unique opportunity to develop your career? If so, then this post would be an excellent opportunity for you! We are looking for a dynamic, passionate and proactive individual with excellent communication skills to work with Age UK (County Durham) to deliver Physiotherapy interventions for Older people across County Durham. In 2021 Age UK obtained funding as part of Community Mental Health transformation to work jointly with TEWV to provide support for Older people (50+) who are experiencing such issues as loneliness, isolation, lack of motivation and low mood. The funding for this project has been confirmed and we are, therefore, looking to appoint a Band 3 Physiotherapy Assistant to join our existing partnership team consisting of Age UK County Durham and TEWV staff. You will be working with the qualified physiotherapist in the team to deliver physiotherapy interventions with people in their own homes and in group settings across County Durham. We are seeking a motivated, conscientious team-player who can think holistically and creatively to deliver interventions for people in their own homes. This is your chance to make a real difference to improve people's health and wellbeing. Main duties of the job
To work with service users as delegated by the Registered Physiotherapist in a variety of community settings, including the service user's own home. About us
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a competent, confident, and enthusiastic full-time Band 3 Physiotherapy Assistant (fixed term - 12 months) to join our team. The Age UK team works in partnership with the Mental Health Services for Older People (MHSOP) Durham Community Service covering County Durham area and is located at Belmont Industrial Estate, Durham. This team is a collaboration between Age UK and TEWV and includes staff from both organisations. The team works with people over 50 and their families. The service is managed by Age UK (Durham). TEWV will provide clinical supervision and you will also have access to Physiotherapy professional support and training. Job responsibilities
To provide physiotherapy support to service users who have a range of mental health conditions. To engage service users and their carers in therapeutic programmes of care and encourages them in a compassionate manner, to support them in achieving their identified goals and to promote independence and well-being. Works with Registered Physiotherapists, preparing or helping service users to prepare for treatment and assisting in delivering therapeutic interventions designed by others. Works with delegated service users who remain the responsibility of the Registered Physiotherapist, reporting back in a timely and appropriate manner. Service users may demonstrate behaviours that challenge or have difficult family situations of relevance. Provides information and practical advice, within scope of own competency, to service users and carers e.g. demonstrating exercise programmes for them to follow. Undertakes administrative tasks in relation to own work and as requested e.g. taking telephone messages, preparing case note files, collating and inputting data, photocopying, filing. Person Specification
Qualifications
Relevant NVQ Level 3 in care or equivalent (or willingness to undertake within agreed timescale). Numeracy, Literacy and ITQ level 2 (or equivalent) Experience
Experience of paid or voluntary work with people with mental health conditions or learning disabilities. Experience working alongside physiotherapists. Knowledge
Awareness of needs of service users with mental health conditions or learning disabilities. Skills
Time management and ability to prioritise effectively. Other
Ability to travel independently in accordance with Trust policies and service need. 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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