Job summary
The post holder will assist the physiotherapists to maintain a high standard of patient care by undertaking delegated clinical programmes of management and administrative duties to support the functioning of the department. The specific clinical and administrative duties vary from area to area. To take part in rotas as required, including weekends and bank holidays.
Physiotherapy Assistants do not hold a professional qualification, and work only under the direction of qualified physiotherapists and require a period of induction and training, approximately three months, to achieve required competency to perform all tasks.
Main duties of the job
You will be working across the inpatient wards alongside the qualified Physiotherapists. You will be expected to carry your own caseload of patients and provide the pre- prescribed treatment plans utilising a variety of basic physiotherapy techniques including mobility and exercise programmes. You will also be assisting the Physiotherapist in treatment sessions for patients who require more than once therapist for support. You will have some non clinical tasks for the running of the team including, provisions of walking aids, taking messages, documentation and other admin tasks. You will be working with patients of varying ages and social and economic backgrounds, so will need to use a variety of communication skills and techniques to help you build rapport with your patients.
About us
King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's largest and busiest teaching Trusts with a turnover of c£1 billion, 1.5 million patient contacts a year and more than 15,000 staff based across South East London. The Trust provides a full range of local and specialist services across its five sites. The trust-wide strategy of Strong Roots, Global Reach is our Vision to be BOLD, Brilliant people, Outstanding care, Leaders in Research, Innovation and Education, Diversity, Equality and Inclusion at the heart of everything we do. By being person-centred, digitally-enabled, and focused on sustainability, we aim to take Team King's to another level.
We are at a pivotal point in our history and we require individuals who are ready to join a highly professional team and make a real, lasting difference to our patients and our people.
King's is committed to delivering Sustainable Healthcare for All via our Green Plan. In line with national Greener NHS ambitions, we have set net zero carbon targets of 2040 for our NHS Carbon Footprint and 2045 for our NHS Carbon Footprint Plus. Everyone's contribution is required in order to meet the goals set out in our Green Plan and we encourage all staff to work responsibly, minimising their contributions to the Trust's carbon emissions, waste and pollution wherever possible.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will assist the physiotherapists to maintain a high standard of patient care by undertaking delegated clinical programmes of management and administrative duties to support the functioning of the department. The specific clinical and administrative duties vary from area to area. To take part in rotas as required, including weekends and bank holidays.
Physiotherapy Assistants do not hold a professional qualification, and work only under the direction of qualified physiotherapists and require a period of induction and training, approximately three months, to achieve required competency to perform all tasks.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will assist the physiotherapists to maintain a high standard of patient care by undertaking delegated clinical programmes of management and administrative duties to support the functioning of the department. The specific clinical and administrative duties vary from area to area. To take part in rotas as required, including weekends and bank holidays.
Physiotherapy Assistants do not hold a professional qualification, and work only under the direction of qualified physiotherapists and require a period of induction and training, approximately three months, to achieve required competency to perform all tasks.
Person Specification
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Experience of delivering care to patients in a health or social care setting
- Evidence of communication skills
- Aware of Health and Safety policy and aware of need to comply with other relevant Trust policies/procedures
- Evidence of NVQ level 3 or GCSE equivalent in Maths and English
Desirable
- Previously worked as healthcare assistant or rehab/physiotherapy assistant
- Knowledge of NHS structure
Communication and relationship skills
Essential
- Able to communicate - written and verbal - logically and accurately, in English, imparting information to others
- Able to recognise boundaries of own practice and responsibility
- Good team working skills
- Able to respect and value equality and diversity
Planning and organisational skills
Essential
- Punctual and able to manage a workload efficiently by prioritising and sharing work appropriately
- Able to cope with a challenging working environment, and periods of interruption during the day
`Personal skills
Essential
- Can demonstrate observational skills
- Willing to participate in personal development opportunities
Person Specification
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Experience of delivering care to patients in a health or social care setting
- Evidence of communication skills
- Aware of Health and Safety policy and aware of need to comply with other relevant Trust policies/procedures
- Evidence of NVQ level 3 or GCSE equivalent in Maths and English
Desirable
- Previously worked as healthcare assistant or rehab/physiotherapy assistant
- Knowledge of NHS structure
Communication and relationship skills
Essential
- Able to communicate - written and verbal - logically and accurately, in English, imparting information to others
- Able to recognise boundaries of own practice and responsibility
- Good team working skills
- Able to respect and value equality and diversity
Planning and organisational skills
Essential
- Punctual and able to manage a workload efficiently by prioritising and sharing work appropriately
- Able to cope with a challenging working environment, and periods of interruption during the day
`Personal skills
Essential
- Can demonstrate observational skills
- Willing to participate in personal development opportunities
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).
