Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our experienced and motivated musculoskeletal physiotherapy team at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust.
We are looking for an enthusiastic, well-motivated, friendly, and professional individual with excellent organisational and communication skills. This is a full-time post, and you will be required to work both independently and as part of a team.
You would be joining a diverse group of physiotherapists, assistants, clinical specialists, and the lead clinical academic for therapies.
Main duties of the job
- Assist, support, and work under the direction of a qualified therapist
- Manage your own caseload of patients, with supervision
- Achieve, develop, and maintain competencies through ongoing skills and knowledge development
- Record patient information in line with Trust guidelines
- Work effectively within the team, service, and Trust
- Perform non-clinical and administrative duties within the service, as required
- Manage equipment, products, and stock levels
- Be actively involved in departmental activities and projects
About us
At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care.
Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You'll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career.
Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to Work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.
We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly, part time or job share. Please talk to us at interview. .
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both overviews please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both overviews please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.
Person Specification
Education
Essential
- General Education to GCSE level including English/ equivocal English qualification.
Desirable
- Undergone relevant theoretical and practical work-based training or holds academic/NVQ level III qualification.
- Previous Physiotherapy / Occupational Therapy / Speech and Language or Dietetic Assistant experience.
- Care Certificate
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with the public.
- Previous experience of caring for people in or outside of work
- Demonstrates knowledge of health care delivery
- Experience of administrative work e.g. photocopying, filing.
Desirable
- Previous experience of working within therapy departments
- Previous experience of working in hospital setting
Skills
Essential
- Demonstrate insight into caring/supportive role
- Demonstrates ability to prioritise own workload in order to meet deadlines
- Understanding of the therapy support worker role and its limitations and be able and willing to seek advice and assistance from qualified staff as required
- Knowledge of health and safety, diversity and confidentiality issues
Desirable
- Experience in UK health care system.
- Knowledge of basic administrative processes
Person Specification
Education
Essential
- General Education to GCSE level including English/ equivocal English qualification.
Desirable
- Undergone relevant theoretical and practical work-based training or holds academic/NVQ level III qualification.
- Previous Physiotherapy / Occupational Therapy / Speech and Language or Dietetic Assistant experience.
- Care Certificate
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with the public.
- Previous experience of caring for people in or outside of work
- Demonstrates knowledge of health care delivery
- Experience of administrative work e.g. photocopying, filing.
Desirable
- Previous experience of working within therapy departments
- Previous experience of working in hospital setting
Skills
Essential
- Demonstrate insight into caring/supportive role
- Demonstrates ability to prioritise own workload in order to meet deadlines
- Understanding of the therapy support worker role and its limitations and be able and willing to seek advice and assistance from qualified staff as required
- Knowledge of health and safety, diversity and confidentiality issues
Desirable
- Experience in UK health care system.
- Knowledge of basic administrative processes
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).
