Job summary
We are recruiting to a post in the Physiotherapy Team on the Level 1 Neurorehabilitation Unit based at the Homerton Healthcare. The role includes supporting patients with their physical rehabilitation under the direction of qualified Physiotherapists and associated duties managing the gym space and equipment.
You will be part of a large team of different professionals and you will work with people with life changing brain injuries from across the South East. To be successful in the role you will have good rapport building skills, an empathic approach, flexibility, initiative and take direction well.
Main duties of the job
Physiotherapy Assistants support patients to achieve the prescribed treatment plan from a qualified Physiotherapist. This will include delegated responsibility for activities you complete alone, such as exercise programs, splinting regimes and group activities. You will also be involved in supporting the treating physiotherapists to complete rehabilitation tasks that require additional pairs of hand to practice, such as the early practice of walking that needs two people to help the patient.
The role also will include responsibilities for the day to day management of the gym space and therapy equipment and other activities relevant to the role, such as monitoring the stock of consumable items and environmental and other audits.
About us
Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a high performing and flourishing organisation serving the population of Hackney, East London, The City and beyond.
We are extremely proud of the fact that Homerton Hospital has recently attained the highest possible rating of "Outstanding" from the Care Quality Commission (CQC).
Our integrated Trust provides comprehensive hospital and community health services for its local population and a range of specialist services for a wider group of patients. In addition, the Trust manages services out of St Leonard's Hospital and the Mary Seacole Nursing Home.
Homerton aims to ensure equality and value diversity, and we are committed to inclusion for all of our staff. This is reflected in our policies, procedures and People Plan. All of our staff are expected to embody our Trust values at all times.
We are also committed, through our Fair Recruitment Standards, to ensuring all applicants are treated fairly.
Homerton has a proud tradition of supporting and developing its staff, including its well regarded and valued nursing community, and all staff are able to take advantage of a great range of benefits.
Homerton is proud to have been included on the HSJ & Nursing Times Best Places to Work list.
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 documents, please view the attachment/s on this page.
The person specification below is not the full person specification but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.
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 documents, please view the attachment/s on this page.
The person specification below is not the full person specification but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.
Person Specification
Education / Qualitfications
Essential
- A-levels, NVQ or equivalent skills acquired through experience
Desirable
- Care Certificate
- Qualification offering transferable skills
Skills/ Abilities
Essential
- Range of communication approaches to suit different client groups/situations
- Able to use initiative and to work within limits of responsibility
- Able to work within a team
- Able to work under pressure
Experience
Essential
- Working with older people and/or people with an illness, or a disability
- Working with online databases and ordering systems
Desirable
- Experience of working within a rehabilitation setting
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge/understanding of confidentiality issues
- Understanding of the aims of rehabilitation
- Understanding the importance of maintaining people's dignity
Other
Essential
- Commitment and adherence to the Equality Act
- Understanding of the Trust values
- Able to work contracted hours flexibly, including being on a weekend rota.
Person Specification
Education / Qualitfications
Essential
- A-levels, NVQ or equivalent skills acquired through experience
Desirable
- Care Certificate
- Qualification offering transferable skills
Skills/ Abilities
Essential
- Range of communication approaches to suit different client groups/situations
- Able to use initiative and to work within limits of responsibility
- Able to work within a team
- Able to work under pressure
Experience
Essential
- Working with older people and/or people with an illness, or a disability
- Working with online databases and ordering systems
Desirable
- Experience of working within a rehabilitation setting
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge/understanding of confidentiality issues
- Understanding of the aims of rehabilitation
- Understanding the importance of maintaining people's dignity
Other
Essential
- Commitment and adherence to the Equality Act
- Understanding of the Trust values
- Able to work contracted hours flexibly, including being on a weekend rota.
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).
