Job summary
Sheffield Teaching Hospitals is looking to recruit Band 4 Specialist Physiotherapy Assistant to join the Active Programmes Team. Active Programmes delivers Cardiac and Pulmonary Rehabilitation in the community throughout Sheffield both in venues in groups and in patients own homes.
There is a well-developed multi-disciplinary team with Band 7 clinical leads to support you in developing your knowledge and skills in this clinical area. You will work closely with Specialist Nurses, Specialist Physiotherapists and Mental Health Team and so should be used to working in an interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary environment.
Main duties of the job
To be legally responsible and accountable for all aspects of your own work including the management of patients in your care ensuring a high standard of clinical care for the patients under your management.
To gain valid informed consent and have the ability to work within a legal framework with patients who lack capacity to consent to treatment.
To deliver rehabilitation programmes in groups with qualified support, and in patients home setting, independently and according to local protocols and guidelines.
To be able to take an accurate and reliable set of baseline observations including blood pressure oxygen saturations pulse and be able to identify when they are abnormal and what action is appropriate.
To frequently assess patients to defined protocols requiring prolonged concentration to investigate and analyse the assessment to formulate individualised management and treatment plans.
About us
You will be working for an organisation which values and respects all of its staff and the community it serves. The Trust is a leader in the NHS and research sectors and provides excellent benefits for its staff. This includes commitments to professional development but also many policies to support employees in balancing their personal and professional lives.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please view the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents for full details regarding this post.
When completing your application please ensure that you clearly demonstrate how you meet the role criteria.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please view the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents for full details regarding this post.
When completing your application please ensure that you clearly demonstrate how you meet the role criteria.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Level 4 Diploma in a relevant discipline such as Personal Trainer/fitness instructor. Or Level III NVQ in relevant topic i.e. Health & Social Care or equivalent with extensive experience of working in an exercise delivery environment.
- Maths & English GCSE grade C/4 or above OR core literacy and numeracy skills.
- Able to demonstrate a commitment to personal development.
Desirable
- IT training/qualification to ECDL level or equivalent
- Later Life Training qualification or equivalent.
- BACR Phase IV qualification
Experience
Essential
- Relevant experience of working as a Therapy assistant with relevant experience at Band 3 level.
- To have worked with patients who have a range of mobility, balance and long term conditions.
- To have managed own clinical caseload and worked independently of a qualified therapist.
- Experience of liaising with other agencies, services and professional colleagues.
- Experience as part of a multidisciplinary team.
- Knowledge of the roles of all members of the interdisciplinary team.
- To have knowledge about functional ability regarding personal and domestic activities of daily living.
- Knowledge of the duty of, and the STH's policy regarding confidentiality.
Desirable
- To have experience of working in Cardiac &/or Pulmonary Rehabilitation
- Experience of supervising staff
- Experience of working in the community.
- To have knowledge of health and social care polices relating to the care of people with long term conditions.
- Experience of coaching/ mentoring/training of other staff.
Special Skills/Aptitudes
Essential
- Be computer literate.
- Awareness and experience of using reflective practice.
- Moving and handling skills.
- A car driver with a valid UK driving licence.
- Innovative and flexible approach.
- Awareness of own limitations within the scope of the role.
- Awareness of cultural diversity.
- To be motivated, enthusiastic and confident.
Desirable
- Experience of delegating work to other staff.
- An awareness or use of motivation interviewing techniques and or health coaching.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Level 4 Diploma in a relevant discipline such as Personal Trainer/fitness instructor. Or Level III NVQ in relevant topic i.e. Health & Social Care or equivalent with extensive experience of working in an exercise delivery environment.
- Maths & English GCSE grade C/4 or above OR core literacy and numeracy skills.
- Able to demonstrate a commitment to personal development.
Desirable
- IT training/qualification to ECDL level or equivalent
- Later Life Training qualification or equivalent.
- BACR Phase IV qualification
Experience
Essential
- Relevant experience of working as a Therapy assistant with relevant experience at Band 3 level.
- To have worked with patients who have a range of mobility, balance and long term conditions.
- To have managed own clinical caseload and worked independently of a qualified therapist.
- Experience of liaising with other agencies, services and professional colleagues.
- Experience as part of a multidisciplinary team.
- Knowledge of the roles of all members of the interdisciplinary team.
- To have knowledge about functional ability regarding personal and domestic activities of daily living.
- Knowledge of the duty of, and the STH's policy regarding confidentiality.
Desirable
- To have experience of working in Cardiac &/or Pulmonary Rehabilitation
- Experience of supervising staff
- Experience of working in the community.
- To have knowledge of health and social care polices relating to the care of people with long term conditions.
- Experience of coaching/ mentoring/training of other staff.
Special Skills/Aptitudes
Essential
- Be computer literate.
- Awareness and experience of using reflective practice.
- Moving and handling skills.
- A car driver with a valid UK driving licence.
- Innovative and flexible approach.
- Awareness of own limitations within the scope of the role.
- Awareness of cultural diversity.
- To be motivated, enthusiastic and confident.
Desirable
- Experience of delegating work to other staff.
- An awareness or use of motivation interviewing techniques and or health coaching.
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).
