Job summary
We are looking for a reliable, effective and hardworking individual to join our Physiotherapy team at Marie Therese House.
We are keen to find someone who will assist in the development of Therapy Services by supporting Therapists in the assessment and treatment of patients, and the day to day running of the therapy environment.
Marie Therese House is a neurological rehabilitation centre, in Hayle, specialising in the management of chronic and acute neurological presentations.
Main duties of the job
To support the Therapy team, and to assist the Physiotherapists to deliver effective treatment to people who are staying at Marie Therese House for neurological rehabilitation.
You will work closely with the Therapy team to treat patients together and you will also have a caseload of patients to work with individually to deliver treatment as instructed by the Physiotherapists.
You will help to maintain an appropriate Therapeutic environment and assist the team with administrative tasks.
You will be a valued team member and will be encouraged to contribute ideas for team and service development. You will need to be an effective team member and a good communicator.
About us
The Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust (RCHT) is the main provider of acute and specialist care services in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. We serve a population of around 500,000 people - a figure that can increase significantly with
visitors during the busiest times of the year. We employ approximately 6,700 staff and have a budget of approximately £580 million.
We are a teaching hospital in partnership with the University of Exeter Medical School, University of Plymouth School of Nursing and Midwifery, and Peninsula Dental School.
The Knowledge Spa on the Royal Cornwall Hospital site is the base for medical and nursing as well as ongoing education for health professions in clinical and non-clinical roles.
Keeping at the forefront of medical advances, we are continually developing our clinical services as well as our facilities and are committed to maximising the range of specialist care that can be offered locally. Allied to this is a growing reputation for research and innovation.
Job description
Job responsibilities
PLEASE NOTE: To view the full Job Description and Person Specification, please click the supporting document on the right-hand side.
To be an employee of the NHS you need to successfully complete the following:
- Identity Checks
- Professional registration and qualification checks
- Employment history and reference checks
- Occupational Health clearance
- Satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service check
- Right to work in the UK
For further information please visit:
https://www.nhsemployers.org/topics-networks/employment-standards-and-regulation
We reserve the right to close this advert early.
We may be able to offer flexible working. Please discuss at interview.
We may be able to offer sponsorship but this is not guaranteed.
Job description
Job responsibilities
PLEASE NOTE: To view the full Job Description and Person Specification, please click the supporting document on the right-hand side.
To be an employee of the NHS you need to successfully complete the following:
- Identity Checks
- Professional registration and qualification checks
- Employment history and reference checks
- Occupational Health clearance
- Satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service check
- Right to work in the UK
For further information please visit:
https://www.nhsemployers.org/topics-networks/employment-standards-and-regulation
We reserve the right to close this advert early.
We may be able to offer flexible working. Please discuss at interview.
We may be able to offer sponsorship but this is not guaranteed.
Person Specification
Knowledge
Essential
- Good general education up to GCSE or equivalent
- To have understanding of working with someone with a neurological condition
- To have an understanding of the need for patient confidentiality
Desirable
- To be conversant with, and comply with, all health and safety, security regulations that are in force.
Skills
Essential
- To be able to perform a range of delegated tasks, using protocol driven assessment and treatment techniques.
- To liaise with the therapist as necessary regarding patient care
- To be able to work unsupervised and report back patient progress and informing Therapist of any problems.
- To maintain timely and accurate signed records and electronic databases
- To be an effective team member
- To be sensitive to individual's needs and wishes
- To develop self-awareness and to be a questioning and reflective worker.
Desirable
- To be empathetic of the impact of neurological conditions
Experience
Essential
- to have participated in team training and be willing to learn
- To have been involved with caring / rehabilitating someone
- To have experience of working with someone with a neurological condition
- To understand the scope of the role of an assistant
Desirable
- To have taken part in an appraisal process
Person Specification
Knowledge
Essential
- Good general education up to GCSE or equivalent
- To have understanding of working with someone with a neurological condition
- To have an understanding of the need for patient confidentiality
Desirable
- To be conversant with, and comply with, all health and safety, security regulations that are in force.
Skills
Essential
- To be able to perform a range of delegated tasks, using protocol driven assessment and treatment techniques.
- To liaise with the therapist as necessary regarding patient care
- To be able to work unsupervised and report back patient progress and informing Therapist of any problems.
- To maintain timely and accurate signed records and electronic databases
- To be an effective team member
- To be sensitive to individual's needs and wishes
- To develop self-awareness and to be a questioning and reflective worker.
Desirable
- To be empathetic of the impact of neurological conditions
Experience
Essential
- to have participated in team training and be willing to learn
- To have been involved with caring / rehabilitating someone
- To have experience of working with someone with a neurological condition
- To understand the scope of the role of an assistant
Desirable
- To have taken part in an appraisal process
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
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