South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Physiotherapy Assistant Practitioner

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Job summary

We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic Physiotherapy Assistant on a part-time basis who will work along side our existing Community Outpatient Physiotherapy team based at Redcar Primary Care Hospital delivering physiotherapy to the adult population in the Redcar vicinity.

You will be offered the opportunity to develop both clinical and administrative skills. There is a strong commitment to continuing professional development and we offer excellent clinical supervision, appraisal and opportunity to work closely with specialist MSK physiotherapists in a friendly and supportive environment.

We are looking for an applicant with a keen interest in the rehabilitation of patients.

Banding of 3 or 4 may be offered and will be dependant on existing qualifications and/or experience.

Main duties of the job

You will give support to the qualified Physiotherapists to provide Physiotherapy treatment to patients attending the Physiotherapy and Hydrotherapy departments, assisting with classes and issuing walking aids.

The team works closely with the Orthopaedics, Musculoskeletal and Spinal Clinic teams

There may be an element of administrative support.

There may be occasions when you will be required to work at one of our other localities within the Tees area.

About us

South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust offers leadership and improvement training to all new staff. This training programme has been designed to support our staff in developing their understanding of leadership and management skills. You will be expected to attend the following training sessions.

Your Leadership Impact

Leading Your Team to Success

Service Improvement for Beginners

Developing your Service Improvement Skills

The leadership and improvement programme aims to:

Explore leadership within the NHS
Promote Trust values and behaviours
Develop your leadership effectiveness and skills
Equip you with the necessary knowledge and skills to lead and complete service improvements within the scope of your role.

After you complete these three and a half days of training you will be able to explore further leadership and improvement training opportunities. We also offer further in-house courses and bitesize programmes through our Leadership and Improvement Team.

Date posted

26 February 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,071 to £29,114 a year Per annum (pro rata)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time, Job share

Reference number

328-HNO-6917065

Job locations

Redcar Primary Care Hospital

West Dyke Road

Redcar

TS10 4NW

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the full job description and person specification document(s) for main responsibilities of the role.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the full job description and person specification document(s) for main responsibilities of the role.

Person Specification

Qualifications and Training

Essential

To have achieved a good general education including English Language and Mathematics at key skills level (B3/4)
Foundation Degree in Health and Social Care OR Equivalent Level 4 Qualification OR Level 4 Apprenticeship in relevant clinical care. OR Health and Science T-Level AND/OR Equivalent knowledge and experience in a range of clinical care duties equivalent to Level 4 (b3)
Foundation Degree in Health and Social Care OR Equivalent Level 3 Qualification OR Level 3 Apprenticeship in relevant clinical care. OR Health and Science T-Level AND/OR Equivalent knowledge and experience in a range of clinical care duties equivalent to Level 3 (b3)

Desirable

Additional training such as short courses relevant to physiotherapy delivery.

EXPERIENCE (B3/4)

Essential

Substantial experience of working in a rehabilitation health care setting or an exercise environment

Desirable

Experience of working in an NHS role
Experience of working as a Therapy Assistant

KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS (B3/4)

Essential

Time-keeping, planning and prioritisation skills.
Basic IT skills to use electronic patient records and other Trust systems.
Analytical and judgement skills to make decisions based on patient / service user interactions.
Knowledge of Safeguarding. Understanding work-related boundaries.
Awareness of GDPR and the need for confidentiality
Basic Moving and Handling Skills.

Person Specification

Qualifications and Training

Essential

To have achieved a good general education including English Language and Mathematics at key skills level (B3/4)
Foundation Degree in Health and Social Care OR Equivalent Level 4 Qualification OR Level 4 Apprenticeship in relevant clinical care. OR Health and Science T-Level AND/OR Equivalent knowledge and experience in a range of clinical care duties equivalent to Level 4 (b3)
Foundation Degree in Health and Social Care OR Equivalent Level 3 Qualification OR Level 3 Apprenticeship in relevant clinical care. OR Health and Science T-Level AND/OR Equivalent knowledge and experience in a range of clinical care duties equivalent to Level 3 (b3)

Desirable

Additional training such as short courses relevant to physiotherapy delivery.

EXPERIENCE (B3/4)

Essential

Substantial experience of working in a rehabilitation health care setting or an exercise environment

Desirable

Experience of working in an NHS role
Experience of working as a Therapy Assistant

KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS (B3/4)

Essential

Time-keeping, planning and prioritisation skills.
Basic IT skills to use electronic patient records and other Trust systems.
Analytical and judgement skills to make decisions based on patient / service user interactions.
Knowledge of Safeguarding. Understanding work-related boundaries.
Awareness of GDPR and the need for confidentiality
Basic Moving and Handling 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.

Employer details

Employer name

South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Redcar Primary Care Hospital

West Dyke Road

Redcar

TS10 4NW

Employer's website

https://www.southtees.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Redcar Primary Care Hospital

West Dyke Road

Redcar

TS10 4NW

Employer's website

https://www.southtees.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)