Job summary
We are looking for someone to join our enthusiastic, compassionate and patient-centred team. This post is ideal for someone passionate about helping patients with chronic pain improve their function and quality of life.
The Band 3 Physiotherapy Assistant will work as part of the Multidisciplinary Pain Management Service, supporting the delivery of rehabilitation to patients living with chronic pain. The role involves assisting qualified physiotherapists and psychologists in both group and individual settings, contributing to patient assessments, rehabilitation programmes, and administrative duties.
In your application please include a paragraph that demonstrates how you have worked collaboratively within a team and what you learnt from this.
Please note that we are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK.
Main duties of the job
- Following appropriate training, you will assist in the delivery of pain management and movement groups to a variety of patients.
- You will be supporting patients utilising a variety of basic therapy techniques following assessment of patients by a physiotherapist. This includes supervising an exercise programme set by the physiotherapist, issuing and teaching use of walking aids or splints and assisting in the running of group exercise classes.
- Following an induction period, you will be expected to manage your own limited patient list. You will be provided with regular supervision and support within the team.
- There are some non patient facing jobs involved in the role including support with the administration for the classes in the service and bookings with support from senior staff, and data collection and audit.
About us
Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust is committed to being an inclusive and disability confident employer and has been awarded the Gold for the Armed Forces Employment Recognition Scheme. We provide first class development opportunities for all staff and have a wide range of professional, management and leadership, and clinical skills training available.
Here at Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust, we know how important it is to have a healthy work life balance; this benefits not only individuals but the patients we care for too.
We encourage applications from people who wish to work on a flexible basis, recognising that flexibility may mean a range of different working patterns and hours, we do our utmost to work with our staff to meet their needs and the needs of our service and its users.
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Job description
Job responsibilities
- After a period of training to be responsible for implementing the standards and policies relevant to the speciality working within codes of practice and professional guidelines.
- Within specific guidelines and following training, to be solely responsible and accountable for a clinical case load working within codes of practice and professional guidelines. This includes patient documentation in both professional and medical notes and recording contacts on EPIC. Clinical caseload work will mainly include patient exercise supervision, assistance with patient group exercise classes and issuing of walking aids and splints.
- Following adequate training, be able to manage the administrative duties and patient bookings for the hydrotherapy classes and be poolside support for the physiotherapist during classes.
- After receiving instruction from the physiotherapist, to teach and supervise exercises and mobility on those patients who required initial assessment by the qualified physiotherapistFor more information please see attached job description and person specification
For more information please see attached job description and person specification
Job description
Job responsibilities
- After a period of training to be responsible for implementing the standards and policies relevant to the speciality working within codes of practice and professional guidelines.
- Within specific guidelines and following training, to be solely responsible and accountable for a clinical case load working within codes of practice and professional guidelines. This includes patient documentation in both professional and medical notes and recording contacts on EPIC. Clinical caseload work will mainly include patient exercise supervision, assistance with patient group exercise classes and issuing of walking aids and splints.
- Following adequate training, be able to manage the administrative duties and patient bookings for the hydrotherapy classes and be poolside support for the physiotherapist during classes.
- After receiving instruction from the physiotherapist, to teach and supervise exercises and mobility on those patients who required initial assessment by the qualified physiotherapistFor more information please see attached job description and person specification
For more information please see attached job description and person specification
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- GCSE / NVQ3 or equivalent qualification to demonstrate numeracy and literacy.
- Understanding of Confidentiality
- Understanding of Health and Safety
- Understanding of Clinical Governance
- Understanding of some Medical Conditions
Desirable
- Associate member of Chartered Society of Physiotherapy
- Documented evidence of C.P.D.
Experience
Essential
- Prior experience working in a healthcare setting
- Prior experience working in a general public setting
Desirable
- Prior experience as a Therapies assistant in the relevant speciality
Skills
Essential
- Interpersonal skills to include concise and effective verbal and written communication
- Logical, able to problem solve
- Organisational skills, good time management, able to prioritise workload.
- IT Literate
- Ability to work single handed with individuals and groups
- Teaching skills.
Desirable
- Ability to present information to a small group
- Specific clinical Assistant skills in area of speciality
Special Requirements
Essential
- Willingness to work flexibly
- Be able to work at weekends when required.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- GCSE / NVQ3 or equivalent qualification to demonstrate numeracy and literacy.
- Understanding of Confidentiality
- Understanding of Health and Safety
- Understanding of Clinical Governance
- Understanding of some Medical Conditions
Desirable
- Associate member of Chartered Society of Physiotherapy
- Documented evidence of C.P.D.
Experience
Essential
- Prior experience working in a healthcare setting
- Prior experience working in a general public setting
Desirable
- Prior experience as a Therapies assistant in the relevant speciality
Skills
Essential
- Interpersonal skills to include concise and effective verbal and written communication
- Logical, able to problem solve
- Organisational skills, good time management, able to prioritise workload.
- IT Literate
- Ability to work single handed with individuals and groups
- Teaching skills.
Desirable
- Ability to present information to a small group
- Specific clinical Assistant skills in area of speciality
Special Requirements
Essential
- Willingness to work flexibly
- Be able to work at weekends when required.
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.
