Job summary
We have an exciting opportunity for a professional, passionate and highly motivated Therapy Assistant to join the Dudley Continence service.
We are looking for an experienced Therapy Assistant who has a passion for bladder and bowel care and would like to be a specialist in providing effective life changing treatments for those experiencing bladder, bowel and pelvic floor dysfunctions.
Main duties of the job
You will be joining an enthusiastic and forward-thinking continence team of specialist bladder and bowel nurses and pelvic health physiotherapists.
To facilitate exercise and education groups for patients with bladder or bowel concerns, within community setting including local authority & health centres with the guidance and support of nurses or physiotherapists when appropriate.
To carry out basic subjective assessments regarding bladder and bowel symptoms and deliver basic treatment advice and pelvic floor exercises. This may be in a clinic setting or independently in the patient's home.
To be responsible for the booking and screening of patients into cohorts using the PAS system and collating data for outcome measures and for auditing purposes.
About us
At the Dudley Group our patients and staff are at the heart of all that we do and that is to provide a world class service that aligns with our vision of "excellent health care, improved health for all". We are seeking to recruit staff who share our vision and values of making Dudley Group an incredible workplace.
We are committed to becoming a diverse and an inclusive employer and where people feel sense of belonging. Seeking to expand diversity within our teams, we positively encourage applications from under-represented groups such as ethnically diverse, disabled and LGBTQ+ groups. We are also under-represented in-terms of gender within nursing roles and we would welcome applications from people from male and non-binary backgrounds.
The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust recognises the values and transferable skills that the Armed Forces community bring and recognise their compatibility with NHS roles.
We are committed to home life balance through flexible working and making reasonable adjustments where possible.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description for full details of the main duties and responsibilities that the post holder is required to undertake
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description for full details of the main duties and responsibilities that the post holder is required to undertake
Person Specification
Qualification and experience
Essential
- BTEC or NVQ level 3 (Health and social care/exercise/therapy related)
Desirable
- Other related clinical qualification
- First Aid qualification
Knowledge and Training
Essential
- Ability to work to guidelines for specific conditions and to seek support when a patient falls outside the 'norm'
- Basic knowledge of Physiotherapy practices
- Basic computer skills
- Basic knowledge of principles and practice of clinical governance
- Ability to commute for demands of the role
Desirable
- Specific knowledge relating to bladder and bowel conditions and basic bladder retraining education, pelvic floor rehab and therapy intervention
Experience
Essential
- Proven relevant experience as a Physiotherapy Assistant Band 3
- Hands on experience with therapeutic exercises, functional training and physical wellbeing advice
- Experience and confidence in running and facilitating educational, advice and exercise groups
- Evidence of continuous professional development
- Experience of administrative duties relating to clinical care such as booking appointments, ordering stock and welcoming patients to the department
Desirable
- Experience in delivering Massage and teaching Basic Pilates exercises e.g. bridge, clam ect.
- Experience of working within pelvic health speciality
- Previous experience on hospital computer systems such as OASIS
Communication and Relationship skills
Essential
- Ability to build effective working relationships
- Ability to know level of competence and ask for assistance when required
- Ability to work on own initiative and independently when required
- Good verbal and non-verbal communication skills
Equality, Diversity, Inclusion and Trust Values
Essential
- Able to provide safe, caring and effective service
- Values and behaviours that reflect the Trust values of care, respect and responsibility
- Commitment to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace that is free from discrimination and where people feel they belong and their contribution is valued
Analytical and Judgment Skills
Essential
- Ability to analyse and make judgements about general situations with patients
Planning and Organisational Skills
Essential
- Ability to plan/organise and co-ordinate own caseload
- Positive outlook and ability to adapt to change
Desirable
- Good prioritisation skills
Person Specification
Qualification and experience
Essential
- BTEC or NVQ level 3 (Health and social care/exercise/therapy related)
Desirable
- Other related clinical qualification
- First Aid qualification
Knowledge and Training
Essential
- Ability to work to guidelines for specific conditions and to seek support when a patient falls outside the 'norm'
- Basic knowledge of Physiotherapy practices
- Basic computer skills
- Basic knowledge of principles and practice of clinical governance
- Ability to commute for demands of the role
Desirable
- Specific knowledge relating to bladder and bowel conditions and basic bladder retraining education, pelvic floor rehab and therapy intervention
Experience
Essential
- Proven relevant experience as a Physiotherapy Assistant Band 3
- Hands on experience with therapeutic exercises, functional training and physical wellbeing advice
- Experience and confidence in running and facilitating educational, advice and exercise groups
- Evidence of continuous professional development
- Experience of administrative duties relating to clinical care such as booking appointments, ordering stock and welcoming patients to the department
Desirable
- Experience in delivering Massage and teaching Basic Pilates exercises e.g. bridge, clam ect.
- Experience of working within pelvic health speciality
- Previous experience on hospital computer systems such as OASIS
Communication and Relationship skills
Essential
- Ability to build effective working relationships
- Ability to know level of competence and ask for assistance when required
- Ability to work on own initiative and independently when required
- Good verbal and non-verbal communication skills
Equality, Diversity, Inclusion and Trust Values
Essential
- Able to provide safe, caring and effective service
- Values and behaviours that reflect the Trust values of care, respect and responsibility
- Commitment to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace that is free from discrimination and where people feel they belong and their contribution is valued
Analytical and Judgment Skills
Essential
- Ability to analyse and make judgements about general situations with patients
Planning and Organisational Skills
Essential
- Ability to plan/organise and co-ordinate own caseload
- Positive outlook and ability to adapt to change
Desirable
- Good prioritisation skills
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).
