Physiotherapy Assistant Band 2, Physiotherapy

Dartford and Gravesham NHS Trust

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Job summary

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

Monday to Friday (08:00 - 16:00 30 min lunch break)

We have an exciting for a suitable candidate to join our inpatient orthopaedic team. The role is mainly working with and rehabilitating patients who suffer traumatic musculoskeletal injuries causing fractures. 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.

The role will also involve working with elective orthopaedic patients who are admitted under planned care and require acute rehabilitation post-surgery.

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.

We provide orthopaedic services on Darent Valley, Dartford site but also at Queen Mary's, Sidcup. The role is based at Darent Valley but there may be a need to help cover on occasions at Queen Mary's.

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.

Main duties of the job

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.

Informal visits will be available to shortlisted candidates only.

Candidates must have a friendly and flexible approach

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. We have signed the Armed Forces Covenant Pledge and have a commitment to the Armed Forces Community.

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 our staff are vaccinated against COVID-19 and are vaccinated annually against Flu, in order to protect the health and safety of our staff and 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

02 September 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£24,873 a year per annum pro rata inclusive of allowances

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

252-6601868

Job locations

Darent Valley Hospital

Darenth Wood Road

Dartford

DA2 8DA


Job description

Job responsibilities

General responsibilities

Clinical Responsibilities

Managerial responsibilities

Professional responsibilities

Education and development responsibilities

In addition to the responsibilities outlined above, please see the detailed job description and person specification for further information.

Job description

Job responsibilities

General responsibilities

Clinical Responsibilities

Managerial responsibilities

Professional responsibilities

Education and development responsibilities

In addition to the responsibilities outlined above, please see the detailed job description and person specification for further information.

Person Specification

QUALIFICATIONS/TRAINING

Essential

  • Good spoken English.
  • Good written English.

Desirable

  • ECDL or equivalent level computer skills

PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE

Essential

  • Experience of working with people in some capacity.
  • Experience working with people with disabilities.

Desirable

  • Previous work experience in the NHS.
  • Previous work as Therapy Assistant.

SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE

Essential

  • Able to take responsibility for ones actions.
  • Good communication skills.
  • Ability to prioritise.
  • Organisational abilities.
  • Demonstrate initiative.
  • Able to work in a team.

Desirable

  • Knowledge of physiotherapy.

APTITUDES, PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS

Essential

  • Flexible.
  • Diplomacy.
  • Problem solving.
  • Personable.
Person Specification

QUALIFICATIONS/TRAINING

Essential

  • Good spoken English.
  • Good written English.

Desirable

  • ECDL or equivalent level computer skills

PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE

Essential

  • Experience of working with people in some capacity.
  • Experience working with people with disabilities.

Desirable

  • Previous work experience in the NHS.
  • Previous work as Therapy Assistant.

SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE

Essential

  • Able to take responsibility for ones actions.
  • Good communication skills.
  • Ability to prioritise.
  • Organisational abilities.
  • Demonstrate initiative.
  • Able to work in a team.

Desirable

  • Knowledge of physiotherapy.

APTITUDES, PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS

Essential

  • Flexible.
  • Diplomacy.
  • Problem solving.
  • Personable.

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.

Employer details

Employer name

Dartford and Gravesham NHS Trust

Address

Darent Valley Hospital

Darenth Wood Road

Dartford

DA2 8DA


Employer's website

https://www.dgt.nhs.uk/working-for-us (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

Dartford and Gravesham NHS Trust

Address

Darent Valley Hospital

Darenth Wood Road

Dartford

DA2 8DA


Employer's website

https://www.dgt.nhs.uk/working-for-us (Opens in a new tab)


For questions about the job, contact:

Team Lead Orthopaedics

Pedzisai Chamunorwa

pedzisai.chamunorwa@nhs.net

01322428586

Date posted

02 September 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£24,873 a year per annum pro rata inclusive of allowances

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

252-6601868

Job locations

Darent Valley Hospital

Darenth Wood Road

Dartford

DA2 8DA


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