We have an opportunity for a physiotherapy assistant to join our diverse and expanding Outpatient Musculoskeletal physiotherapy team. This post will be based at Leamington Hospital; however, there may be a requirement to provide cover at other MSK clinics across south Warwickshire and Rugby. The successful applicant is required to partake and support various group-based exercise classes, offering patients verbal encouragement and instruction. Other responsibilities include undertaking assessments of patients with mobility problems, supervising and developing individual exercise programs for patients with common conditions, conducting housekeeping duties within the department, and completing electronic administrative tasks—all roles are under the mentorship of qualified physiotherapists.
South Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust's Physiotherapy department is a large and expanding department that possesses a wealth of physiotherapeutic knowledge and expertise. The team covers a '7 day' service, and so the successful applicant would be required to assist physiotherapy staff working on inpatient wards at Warwick Hospital on some weekend days.
Main duties of the job
Support the Physiotherapist in providing a high standard physiotherapy service in community, outpatient, and inpatient settings. Assess, treat, and progress treatment of patients either individually or within groups according to protocols set by Senior Physiotherapists. Perform basic physiotherapeutic assessment, as set by Physiotherapists, of patients by questioning, observing, and measuring patients' abilities and needs. Develop and deliver an individualized treatment program using guidelines set by physiotherapists. Hold responsibility for own caseload within a defined area of the service, at times working without direct supervision. Ensure that Physiotherapy assistants and Physiotherapy students attain competency prior to use of equipment. Maintain a clean, tidy, and safe environment and equipment. Carry out clerical duties as directed by Physiotherapists. Gain informed consent for treatment in accordance with Trust policy. Evaluate patient progress, reassess, and alter treatment programs if necessary. Be responsible for the safe and competent use of gym equipment and patient appliances. Weekend Working
Be an active member of the weekend working rota, assisting the Physiotherapists. Maintain own competency to practice as a member of the weekend working. Management
Work within Trust policy and Chartered Society of Physiotherapists guidelines. Monitor own and others' quality of practice as appropriate. Assist in facilitating high-quality care by contributing towards the development of clinical guidelines or pathways. Supervise other staff within the multidisciplinary team as required. Educational
Undertake clinical and personal updating through means identified during the appraisal process. Develop an individual learning plan and maintain continuing personal development records. Communications and Working Relationships
Communicate effectively with patients, carers, and relatives on an individual or group basis. Liaise with multidisciplinary team/colleagues/medical nursing staff as required. Essential Qualifications
Education to GCSE level or equivalent. Evidence of CPD maintained in a portfolio - including certificates from relevant courses or training. Willingness to work towards the Care Certificate. Desirable Qualifications
Membership of CSP. Essential Experience
Previous experience as a physiotherapy assistant. Experience of working as part of a team. Desirable Experience
Experience of working in an acute hospital environment. Essential Skills
Competent IT skills (Word, Email). Able to present information, written and orally in an accurate, clear, and logical manner. Ability to organize, prioritize and delegate. Ability to keep accurate and legible patient notes. Personal Qualities
Able to work as a team member. Flexible. Empathetic. Reliable. Other Requirements
Passes Occupational Health clearance and police checks. Able to carry out moderate to intense physical effort throughout the working day. Car driver and independent means of transport. Available to work at weekends on a rota system. Come and join a Trust rated Outstanding by the CQC. South Warwickshire NHS Foundation Trust has been rated as outstanding following our latest inspection by the CQC, and we are recruiting new staff to come and help us improve even further. We provide services across Warwickshire and beyond, ranging from Hospitals in Warwick, Stratford-Upon-Avon, Royal Leamington Spa, and Shipston-on-Stour to Community Services across the county. We are a progressive, expanding organization with great ambition around improving quality, integrating pathways, and delivering high levels of productivity. Our values can be summed up in one sentence: We are 'Trusted to provide safe, effective, and compassionate care'. Throughout the recruitment process, you will be asked to think about how you demonstrate these values and how they impact your work.
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Support the Physiotherapist in providing a high standard physiotherapy service in community, outpatient, and inpatient settings. Assess, treat, and progress treatment of patients either individually or within groups according to protocols set by Senior Physiotherapists. Perform basic physiotherapeutic assessment, as set by Physiotherapists, of patients by questioning, observing, and measuring patients' abilities and needs. Develop and deliver an individualized treatment program using guidelines set by physiotherapists. Hold responsibility for own caseload within a defined area of the service, at times working without direct supervision. Ensure that Physiotherapy assistants and Physiotherapy students attain competency prior to use of equipment. Maintain a clean, tidy, and safe environment and equipment. Carry out clerical duties as directed by Physiotherapists. Gain informed consent for treatment in accordance with Trust policy. Evaluate patient progress, reassess, and alter treatment programs if necessary. Be responsible for the safe and competent use of gym equipment and patient appliances. Weekend Working
Be an active member of the weekend working rota, assisting the Physiotherapists. Maintain own competency to practice as a member of the weekend working. Management
Work within Trust policy and Chartered Society of Physiotherapists guidelines. Monitor own and others' quality of practice as appropriate. Assist in facilitating high-quality care by contributing towards the development of clinical guidelines or pathways. Supervise other staff within the multidisciplinary team as required. Educational
Undertake clinical and personal updating through means identified during the appraisal process. Develop an individual learning plan and maintain continuing personal development records. Communications and Working Relationships
Communicate effectively with patients, carers, and relatives on an individual or group basis. Liaise with multidisciplinary team/colleagues/medical nursing staff as required. Essential Qualifications
Education to GCSE level or equivalent. Evidence of CPD maintained in a portfolio - including certificates from relevant courses or training. Willingness to work towards the Care Certificate. Desirable Qualifications
Membership of CSP. Essential Experience
Previous experience as a physiotherapy assistant. Experience of working as part of a team. Desirable Experience
Experience of working in an acute hospital environment. Essential Skills
Competent IT skills (Word, Email). Able to present information, written and orally in an accurate, clear, and logical manner. Ability to organize, prioritize and delegate. Ability to keep accurate and legible patient notes. Personal Qualities
Able to work as a team member. Flexible. Empathetic. Reliable. Other Requirements
Passes Occupational Health clearance and police checks. Able to carry out moderate to intense physical effort throughout the working day. Car driver and independent means of transport. Available to work at weekends on a rota system. Come and join a Trust rated Outstanding by the CQC. South Warwickshire NHS Foundation Trust has been rated as outstanding following our latest inspection by the CQC, and we are recruiting new staff to come and help us improve even further. We provide services across Warwickshire and beyond, ranging from Hospitals in Warwick, Stratford-Upon-Avon, Royal Leamington Spa, and Shipston-on-Stour to Community Services across the county. We are a progressive, expanding organization with great ambition around improving quality, integrating pathways, and delivering high levels of productivity. Our values can be summed up in one sentence: We are 'Trusted to provide safe, effective, and compassionate care'. Throughout the recruitment process, you will be asked to think about how you demonstrate these values and how they impact your work.
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