Physiotherapy Assistant at Oxford Centre for Enablement

Oxford University NHS Foundation Trust

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Job summary

We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic individual to join our physiotherapy team. As a physiotherapy assistant you will work within the team to deliver high quality rehabilitation for patients with complex neurological disability, across a wide range of conditions.

This post will predominantly work in the outpatient physiotherapy team, but will involve clinical time in the inpatient team also. You will work alongside the wider multidisciplinary team.

You will deliver hands-on physiotherapy treatments under the supervision of a qualified therapist and will help patients to optimise their ability to move and be independent in their daily lives. You will also support the team with administrative, maintenance and organisational tasks.

Our current focus is on innovation and increasing intensity of rehabilitation for this patient group. The post holder will have high involvement in group exercise for the arm, walking and modalities such as hydrotherapy.

The team is committed to supervision and education and your continued professional development is key within our service.

Main duties of the job

Key responsibilities within this role include assisting physiotherapists in assessment and rehabilitation sessions, carrying out prescribed rehabilitation plans, leading exercise groups and non-clinical duties including maintaining equipment and stock levels and general administrative tasks. Key skills required for this post are excellent communication and organisational skills as well as an enthusiasm to learn and support patients to reach their potential.

The physiotherapy team at the Oxford Centre for Enablement are an experienced and friendly group of professionals. We are committed to delivering high quality rehabilitation for our patients and will support the physiotherapy assistant to develop the knowledge and skills required to carry out their role. You can expect an induction to the role and ongoing learning and training opportunities in a supportive environment to help you to feel confident in your role.

About us

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trustis one of the largest NHS teaching trusts in the country. It provides a wide range of general and specialist clinical services and is a base for medical education, training and research. Find out more herewww.ouh.nhs.uk

The Trust comprises four hospitals - the John Radcliffe Hospital, Churchill Hospital and Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre in Headington and the Horton General Hospital in Banbury.

Our values, standards and behaviours define the quality of clinical care we offer and the professional relationships we make with our patients, colleagues and the wider community. We call thisDelivering Compassionate Excellenceand its focus is on our values of compassion, respect, learning, delivery, improvement and excellence. These values put patients at the heart of what we do and underpin the quality healthcare we would like for ourselves or a member of our family. Watch how we set out to deliver compassionate excellence via theOUH YouTube channel.

Date posted

10 July 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£22,816 to £24,336 a year per annum/ pro-rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

321-MRC-5428725-B3

Job locations

Oxford Centre for Enablement, Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre

Windmill Road, Headington

Oxford

OX3 7HE

Job description

Job responsibilities

Main Duties:

Working within a multidisciplinary team to support patients with neurological impairments that affects their movement, thinking and communication skills, to regain independence in their daily lives.
Supporting patients to practice exercises and functional tasks that will help their ability to move their arms and legs, including exercise in the hydrotherapy pool and groups.
Supporting therapists in therapeutic manual handling tasks to ensure staff and patient safety.
Monitoring patient performance and response to treatments and seeking help or advice from qualified therapists as required.
Monitoring stock levels and cleaning and maintaining therapy equipment as well as supporting the physiotherapy team in administrative tasks.
Participating in team meetings, learning opportunities and service evaluation and development projects.
Maintaining accurate patient records and work within trust safety policies.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Main Duties:

Working within a multidisciplinary team to support patients with neurological impairments that affects their movement, thinking and communication skills, to regain independence in their daily lives.
Supporting patients to practice exercises and functional tasks that will help their ability to move their arms and legs, including exercise in the hydrotherapy pool and groups.
Supporting therapists in therapeutic manual handling tasks to ensure staff and patient safety.
Monitoring patient performance and response to treatments and seeking help or advice from qualified therapists as required.
Monitoring stock levels and cleaning and maintaining therapy equipment as well as supporting the physiotherapy team in administrative tasks.
Participating in team meetings, learning opportunities and service evaluation and development projects.
Maintaining accurate patient records and work within trust safety policies.

Person Specification

Education / Qualifications

Essential

oGood written English
oProven educational standard to GCSE in English and Math's (or the equivalent)
oIT skills

Desirable

oAdvanced IT skills

Experience

Essential

oExperience of working autonomously
oExperience of working with people in a health or care setting

Desirable

oExperience of working with people with disabilities.

Skills

Essential

oGood communication skills
oAble to maintain records relating to patients, equipment and supplies
experience of working in a team
understanding of adapting communication methods and styles
ability to work under direction and feedback appropriately
enthusiastic and willing to learn
flexible approach
physically able to complete the role
organisational skills and time management

Desirable

understanding of neurological conditions
understanding of cognitive and behavioural changes

Person Specification

Education / Qualifications

Essential

oGood written English
oProven educational standard to GCSE in English and Math's (or the equivalent)
oIT skills

Desirable

oAdvanced IT skills

Experience

Essential

oExperience of working autonomously
oExperience of working with people in a health or care setting

Desirable

oExperience of working with people with disabilities.

Skills

Essential

oGood communication skills
oAble to maintain records relating to patients, equipment and supplies
experience of working in a team
understanding of adapting communication methods and styles
ability to work under direction and feedback appropriately
enthusiastic and willing to learn
flexible approach
physically able to complete the role
organisational skills and time management

Desirable

understanding of neurological conditions
understanding of cognitive and behavioural changes

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.