Inpatient Surgical Physiotherapy Assistant

Dartford and Gravesham NHS Trust

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Job summary

Physiotherapy Assistant - band 2

Surgical Team

Full time 37.5 hours per week

Monday - Friday 08:00 - 16:00 30 minute lunch

(Band 2 with progression supported to band 3 on completion of internal competencies)

The Department

We can offer you:

An excellent working environment in a newly built hospital

A supportive management structure

A positive and well-established appraisal and development system

Encouragement to develop clinical skills

Clinical leadership is through the established structure of Senior and Superintendent Physiotherapists.

Candidates

Essential experience required:

You will have good written and spoken English and experience working with the general public.

You also should have some experience working with individuals with a disability. Previous experience working in the NHS would be helpful.

You will be able to demonstrate good communication skills and be able to prioritise your work.

Computer skills are essential - training in local systems will be provided.

Candidates must have a friendly and flexible approach

Main duties of the job

We have an exciting for a suitable candidate to join our inpatient surgical team. The role is mainly working with and rehabilitating patients who are recovering from either emergency or elective surgery. The role will also include providing rehabilitation in the Critical Care setting. The rehabilitation required is provided in the hospital setting and requires planning to support patients to be discharge home or received ongoing rehabilitating in the community setting.

All relevant training will be provided to understand how to assess a patient, how to prescribe exercises, how to issue equipment and how to document notes.

There will be opportunity for inpatient orthopaedic weekend work on a voluntary basis. However, the job description now includes a 7 day working note as the service may be consulted on to cover weekends as part of its remit.

This post has the opportunity to progress to a band 3 role through completion of competencies and the Trust's appraisal programme.

A professional attitude is essential along with the skills to work in a busy acute setting.

The post will require moving and handling skills, for which training is provided; in addition to walking and standing for long periods and assisting patients with stair mobility. After training the post-holder must also be able to assist in emergency resuscitation procedures.

About us

We are committed to being an inclusive and diverse employer. We strive to employ people who reflect the communities we serve, and aim to create an inclusive culture where everyone can reach their full potential. Whatever your race, ethnicity, belief, generation, sexual orientation, gender or gender identity, disability or experience, you'll appreciate the opportunities we give you to work in an inclusive atmosphere. We welcome applications from people of diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experiences to build on the progress we've achieved to make our Trust diverse and the best place to work. We celebrate the diversity of thought, viewpoints and ideas that help us overcome challenges and embrace new possibilities.

If you are considering applying for a role, please be aware that as an NHS Employee you may have contact with vulnerable service users. We strongly encourage that all of our staff are double vaccinated against COVID-19, in order to protect the health and safety of our staff and our patients. Your commitment will help us to put the safety and care of our patients first, as well as helping us to protect you and your colleagues.

Date posted

08 August 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£23,575 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

252-6533610

Job locations

Darent Valley Hospital

Darenth Wood Road

Dartford

DA2 8DA

Job description

Job responsibilities

To communicate effectively with:

Internal Relationships Members of the Multi Disciplinary Team (MDT) board rounds and participate in the absence of the Therapist

External Relationships Patients & Clients, Carers, Families, Visitors, Communities Services (e.g equipment stores)

See Job Description for full responsibilities

Job description

Job responsibilities

To communicate effectively with:

Internal Relationships Members of the Multi Disciplinary Team (MDT) board rounds and participate in the absence of the Therapist

External Relationships Patients & Clients, Carers, Families, Visitors, Communities Services (e.g equipment stores)

See Job Description for full responsibilities

Person Specification

Education and Training

Essential

Good standard of general education, including Mathematics and English

Desirable

ECDL or equivalent level computer skills

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

Aware of the Health and Safety aspects of work
Able to use photocopyier, fax, voicemail systems
Basic computer skills
Ability to organise workload
Ability to cope under pressure
Good communication skills both verbal and written
Ability to work alone and as part of a busy team
Good inter-personal skills
Ability to act on own initiative seeking support where necessary
Able to work either autonomously or as part of a team
Good telephone manner

Experience

Essential

Experience of working with people in some capacity.

Desirable

Knowledge of physiotherapy
Previous work experience in the NHS
Previous work as Therapy Assistant
Experience working with people with disabilities.

Person Specification

Education and Training

Essential

Good standard of general education, including Mathematics and English

Desirable

ECDL or equivalent level computer skills

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

Aware of the Health and Safety aspects of work
Able to use photocopyier, fax, voicemail systems
Basic computer skills
Ability to organise workload
Ability to cope under pressure
Good communication skills both verbal and written
Ability to work alone and as part of a busy team
Good inter-personal skills
Ability to act on own initiative seeking support where necessary
Able to work either autonomously or as part of a team
Good telephone manner

Experience

Essential

Experience of working with people in some capacity.

Desirable

Knowledge of physiotherapy
Previous work experience in the NHS
Previous work as Therapy Assistant
Experience working with people with disabilities.

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.