Main area: Physiotherapy
Grade: Band 2
Contract: Permanent (to include weekends on a rota)
Hours: Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Mon to Fri with weekends on rota - must be available to work hours between 7.30am and 8pm)
Job ref: 303-6910717
Employer: The Royal Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type: NHS
Site: The Royal Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust / College Green health and Well being Centre
Town: Northfield, Birmingham
Salary: £23,615 per annum (weekend enhancements)
Salary period: Yearly
Closing: 03/02/2025 23:59
Interview date: 13/02/2025
Therapy Assistant
Job overview
Full time 37.5 hours - Mon – Fri (with some weekends, within contracted hours) Are you looking for an exciting new position? Do you want to become part of our expanding Therapy Service? We are excited to offer an opportunity to join our existing support team working across our two sites. The successful candidate will receive the necessary training to enable them to support both Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy services. They will also complete the Care Certificate which is a transferable qualification. This role will include working alongside our qualified Therapists, Technicians, and Assistant Practitioners delivering a high standard of treatment to our post-operative patients. In addition to this, it will involve rotation to our out-patient services in the gymnasium and hydrotherapy settings. This post will give the successful candidate experience of both clinical and non-clinical working. Main duties of the job
You will rotate around our physiotherapy out-patient areas including hydrotherapy and gymnasium and our in-patient wards. Whilst working in our out-patient areas, you will be responsible for welcoming patients to the department, ensuring the smooth running of appointments and taking an active role in maintaining the safety of treatment areas, in addition to assisting with classes as required. On the wards, you will assist with the treatment of post-operative patients, practice prescribed exercises and activities of daily living and again, ensure the safety of patient areas and equipment. Working for our organisation
The Royal Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest specialist orthopaedic units in Europe. We offer planned orthopaedic surgery to people locally, nationally, and internationally. Our Trust is a very special hospital; big enough to deliver world-class services and small enough to offer exceptional patient and staff experience. We offer a working experience unique in the West Midlands and we're always on the lookout for passionate people to join our award-winning team. The ROH is an equal opportunities employer. We employ people of difference and are committed to growing an inclusive culture, where difference is celebrated, and people feel able to bring their whole and authentic self to work. We are a Disability Confident Leader and offer a range of inclusive, family-friendly, and flexible working arrangements and policies, to support our people in the workplace. The Trust is committed to the Disability Confident Interview Scheme and will offer an interview to disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for a vacancy and consider them on their abilities. If you have a disability and need any support with your application or require any reasonable adjustments to be implemented, please do get in touch with the Recruiting Manager for this position so that the team can support you. Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Whilst working in out-patient areas you will be responsible for the smooth running of the department by ensuring that stock levels are adequate, environments are hazard-free and that patients are given timely appointments. You will assist patients to prepare for treatment when required. Whilst working in our in-patient areas you will monitor availability and safety of equipment and stock in addition to assisting more senior staff with face-to-face treatments. Person specification
Qualifications and training
Good literacy and numeracy skills Willingness to undertake care certificate BTEC/NVQ level 3 in relevant subject To have completed care certificate Experience
Previous relevant work experience Experience of working with MDTs Experience of working in a care setting Understanding of orthopaedics Skills and knowledge
Ability to be a good team member Good communication skills both verbal and written Easily develops rapport with people Confidence to address individuals and groups of people Commitment to working with patients Shows initiative Confidentiality Flexible and adaptable Ability to encourage and lead patients through treatment plans Ability to take instructions Other job requirements
Willingness to work within different areas of Therapy Services Employer certification / accreditation badges
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
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Job overview
Full time 37.5 hours - Mon – Fri (with some weekends, within contracted hours) Are you looking for an exciting new position? Do you want to become part of our expanding Therapy Service? We are excited to offer an opportunity to join our existing support team working across our two sites. The successful candidate will receive the necessary training to enable them to support both Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy services. They will also complete the Care Certificate which is a transferable qualification. This role will include working alongside our qualified Therapists, Technicians, and Assistant Practitioners delivering a high standard of treatment to our post-operative patients. In addition to this, it will involve rotation to our out-patient services in the gymnasium and hydrotherapy settings. This post will give the successful candidate experience of both clinical and non-clinical working. Main duties of the job
You will rotate around our physiotherapy out-patient areas including hydrotherapy and gymnasium and our in-patient wards. Whilst working in our out-patient areas, you will be responsible for welcoming patients to the department, ensuring the smooth running of appointments and taking an active role in maintaining the safety of treatment areas, in addition to assisting with classes as required. On the wards, you will assist with the treatment of post-operative patients, practice prescribed exercises and activities of daily living and again, ensure the safety of patient areas and equipment. Working for our organisation
The Royal Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest specialist orthopaedic units in Europe. We offer planned orthopaedic surgery to people locally, nationally, and internationally. Our Trust is a very special hospital; big enough to deliver world-class services and small enough to offer exceptional patient and staff experience. We offer a working experience unique in the West Midlands and we're always on the lookout for passionate people to join our award-winning team. The ROH is an equal opportunities employer. We employ people of difference and are committed to growing an inclusive culture, where difference is celebrated, and people feel able to bring their whole and authentic self to work. We are a Disability Confident Leader and offer a range of inclusive, family-friendly, and flexible working arrangements and policies, to support our people in the workplace. The Trust is committed to the Disability Confident Interview Scheme and will offer an interview to disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for a vacancy and consider them on their abilities. If you have a disability and need any support with your application or require any reasonable adjustments to be implemented, please do get in touch with the Recruiting Manager for this position so that the team can support you. Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Whilst working in out-patient areas you will be responsible for the smooth running of the department by ensuring that stock levels are adequate, environments are hazard-free and that patients are given timely appointments. You will assist patients to prepare for treatment when required. Whilst working in our in-patient areas you will monitor availability and safety of equipment and stock in addition to assisting more senior staff with face-to-face treatments. Person specification
Qualifications and training
Good literacy and numeracy skills Willingness to undertake care certificate BTEC/NVQ level 3 in relevant subject To have completed care certificate Experience
Previous relevant work experience Experience of working with MDTs Experience of working in a care setting Understanding of orthopaedics Skills and knowledge
Ability to be a good team member Good communication skills both verbal and written Easily develops rapport with people Confidence to address individuals and groups of people Commitment to working with patients Shows initiative Confidentiality Flexible and adaptable Ability to encourage and lead patients through treatment plans Ability to take instructions Other job requirements
Willingness to work within different areas of Therapy Services Employer certification / accreditation badges
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
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