Job summary
We are excited to offer this opportunity for a Band 4 Rehabilitation Therapy Assistant role, working with our South Gloucestershire Physiotherapy team, based at Cossham Hospital.
- You will be responsible for assisting the team in providing a high standard physiotherapy service by implementing treatment programmes using a range of exercises and physiotherapy techniques as delegated by a registered professional
- You will be required to organise and run exercise groups under the supervision of registered clinicians
- This role is also responsible for providing clerical and administrative support to the team.
Main duties of the job
- To carry a caseload and implement treatment plans as delegated by a registered physiotherapist assessing patient progress and reporting back to the physiotherapist; this may be in a variety of settings without direct supervision of a physiotherapist.
- To progress/regress exercise programmes as appropriate, recognising your scope of practice and liaising with the referring physiotherapist as appropriate.
- To provide appropriate holistic advice to patients to promote self-management and improve prognosis.
- To deliver groups, including ESCAPE-Pain, with a group of patients, with or without the direct supervision of a physiotherapist;
- In the absence of the delegated physiotherapist to be the first point of contact for any enquiries, which would then be escalated to an appropriate registered professional as required;
- To be responsible for the issuing, ordering and training in the safe use of physiotherapy equipment and aids for patients.
About us
Ever dreamt about a career that sparks excitement and fosters your professional growth? Picture yourself waking up eager to make a real difference in our community, surrounded by teams who value your unique ideas. It's time to turn your dream into reality!
We are Sirona care & health - England's largest provider of Adult's and Children's Community Services and we'd love for you to join us in Bristol, North Somerset or South Gloucestershire.
Agenda for Change Salary, full NHS benefits, 27+ days' annual leave, and participation in the NHS Pension Scheme - just a glimpse of the benefits we offer.
Whether you're starting your journey in healthcare, looking for a fresh challenge within the NHS, or contemplating a career change, don't be daunted by the prospect of something different - we create development opportunities for all our colleagues and apprentices.
Interested? View our benefits leaflet which you can find as an attachment on this vacancy.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached Job Description for a full list of duties and responsibilities before applying for this position.
Please note, we cannot offer a Certificate of Sponsorship for this role.
If you currently require a visa to work in the UK, there must be a minimum of 14 months remaining until the expiry date. If you do not disclose your expiry date within your application, it may not be considered. Please only provide the expiry date and not your share code within your application.
If you refer to qualifications or employment within your supporting statement, that has not been included in your Qualifications, Training or Employment History, this information may be discounted.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached Job Description for a full list of duties and responsibilities before applying for this position.
Please note, we cannot offer a Certificate of Sponsorship for this role.
If you currently require a visa to work in the UK, there must be a minimum of 14 months remaining until the expiry date. If you do not disclose your expiry date within your application, it may not be considered. Please only provide the expiry date and not your share code within your application.
If you refer to qualifications or employment within your supporting statement, that has not been included in your Qualifications, Training or Employment History, this information may be discounted.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Minimum of Level 3 (equivalent to NVQ level 3) exercise professional plus evidence of knowledge of specific MSK conditions acquired through training or experience
- Qualifications in English and Maths GCSE A-C or equivalent
Desirable
- Sports/science therapy degree (this does not need to have been completed in addition to the Level 3 exercise qualification)
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with adults in a health and social care setting
- Able to maintain own caseload and treat patients with simple predictable conditions, as delegated by the physiotherapist and prioritise appropriately in order to meet deadlines, sometimes with minimum or no immediate supervision
- Ability to progress (and/or make minor adjustments to) prescribed treatment plans, when appropriate, by using own clinical judgement and knowledge within agreed parameters
- Ability to work effectively and contribute as a member of a multi-therapy and multi-disciplinary team
Desirable
- Previous experience as a therapy assistant in rehabilitation
- An understanding of the law surrounding data protection and confidentiality
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Minimum of Level 3 (equivalent to NVQ level 3) exercise professional plus evidence of knowledge of specific MSK conditions acquired through training or experience
- Qualifications in English and Maths GCSE A-C or equivalent
Desirable
- Sports/science therapy degree (this does not need to have been completed in addition to the Level 3 exercise qualification)
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with adults in a health and social care setting
- Able to maintain own caseload and treat patients with simple predictable conditions, as delegated by the physiotherapist and prioritise appropriately in order to meet deadlines, sometimes with minimum or no immediate supervision
- Ability to progress (and/or make minor adjustments to) prescribed treatment plans, when appropriate, by using own clinical judgement and knowledge within agreed parameters
- Ability to work effectively and contribute as a member of a multi-therapy and multi-disciplinary team
Desirable
- Previous experience as a therapy assistant in rehabilitation
- An understanding of the law surrounding data protection and confidentiality
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.
