Southern Health NHS Foundation Trust

Paediatric Physiotherapy Assistant

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Job summary

We have an exciting opportunity for a Physiotherapy Assistant to join our small team of children's Physiotherapists on the Isle of Wight.

This is a varied role working with a variety of age groups and different conditions. You would support children in schools, nurseries, their own homes and in outpatient clinic settings, providing physiotherapy programmes and teaching parents and carers.

Training will be provided, and you be well supported by the team to develop yourself as a therapy assistant.

If you love to play and have fun and have some relevant experience of working with babies or young children, then we would love to hear from you.

*Please note the advert may close early if sufficient applications are received*

Main duties of the job

To support Paediatric Physiotherapists with the delivery of high-quality care to children and young people with healthcare needs on the Isle of Wight, putting the child and family's needs at the centre of care

To independently work directly with patients carrying out specific treatment programmes or interventions under the guidance of qualified Physiotherapists.

Independently following treatment protocols where appropriate seeking advice as required.

To independently undertake administrative duties required to support the service.

To contribute to the development of effective and efficient treatment in the delivery of care.

To act at all times in the best interest of patients under your care.

To work flexibly both within in a team and independently as a member of the Paediatric Physiotherapy Service, working with patients and their families/carers, under the guidance of Physiotherapists.

To work without direct supervision and autonomously carrying out treatments prescribed by a qualified physiotherapist seeking advice as required.

To undertake administrative duties independently as required to support the clinical practice of staff within the Paediatric Physiotherapy Service

To contribute to the development of effective and efficient teamwork in the delivery of patient care.

To work flexibly in various areas in order to gain experience of all types of care and enhance clinical practice.

About us

Southern Health is one of the largest NHS Foundation Trusts in the UK, specialising in mental health and learning disabilities, as well as offering physical health community-based services.

With a workforce of more than 7000 and a footprint that spans more than 200 sites across Hampshire, we're committed to providing the best possible healthcare, reaching a range of diverse communities, whilst placing patients and staff at the forefront of all our endeavours.

We are currently working closely with other NHS Trusts to combine all our collective community, mental health, and learning disability services, with the plan to create a new larger, more integrated and accessible organisation.

The transformation will happen in stages; Hampshire CAMHS, part of Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust joined Southern Health in February 2024, with Isle of Wight NHS Trust mental health and community services transitioning across in May 2024. The final combination of Southern Health and Solent NHS Trust services is expected in late 2024, when our new organisation, to be known as Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, will be formed.

Our new Trust will continue to cater to the unique needs of different communities, making healthcare across the county more accessible, as well as offering staff more opportunities for career development, training and partnership working.

Join us as we embark on this exciting journey to shape the future of healthcare in Hampshire.

Date posted

12 September 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£22,816 to £24,336 a year

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

16 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

348-IOW-5660

Job locations

St Marys Hospital

Parkhurst Road

Newport

Isle of Wight

PO30 5TG

Job description

Job responsibilities

Further information about the Trust and this role can be found on the Job Description and Person Specification document attached.

We are happy to talk Flexible Working - all requests for flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Further information about the Trust and this role can be found on the Job Description and Person Specification document attached.

We are happy to talk Flexible Working - all requests for flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

* A-Level qualifications or equivalent (e.g. NVQ)

Desirable

CPD relevant to the professionCompletion or commencement of The Care Certificate

Experience

Essential

Experience of working with the public, especially within the healthcare field.Experience of working with children.An understanding of Childhood development and play.An understanding of safeguarding and data protection policies.

Desirable

Confident leading exercise sessionsEvidence of experience working within physiotherapy field (such as work experience/observation sessions) or working within related therapy fields e.g. occupational therapy, sports therapy, holistic therapies

Additional Criteria

Essential

* Clean driving licence and car available for work
* Willing to work flexible hours and locations, if necessary, to meet the needs of the service
* Initiative
* Approachable demeanour
* Open to feedback
* Committed to patient care
* Motivated
* Reliable
* Able to use own initiative
* Ability to project a positive outlook
* Ability to cope with change
* Ability to cope under stress
* Good interpersonal & communication skills
* Clear, concise verbal and written communication
* Basic Email, Excel and internet skills

Desirable

* Dependable
* Able to adapt exercise programmes to patients needs
* Able to use own initiative
* Ability to project a positive outlook
* Ability to cope with change
* Ability to cope under stress
* Non-verbal communication techniques.
* IT skills competent in Email, internet, Excel
* Motivational skills

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

* A-Level qualifications or equivalent (e.g. NVQ)

Desirable

CPD relevant to the professionCompletion or commencement of The Care Certificate

Experience

Essential

Experience of working with the public, especially within the healthcare field.Experience of working with children.An understanding of Childhood development and play.An understanding of safeguarding and data protection policies.

Desirable

Confident leading exercise sessionsEvidence of experience working within physiotherapy field (such as work experience/observation sessions) or working within related therapy fields e.g. occupational therapy, sports therapy, holistic therapies

Additional Criteria

Essential

* Clean driving licence and car available for work
* Willing to work flexible hours and locations, if necessary, to meet the needs of the service
* Initiative
* Approachable demeanour
* Open to feedback
* Committed to patient care
* Motivated
* Reliable
* Able to use own initiative
* Ability to project a positive outlook
* Ability to cope with change
* Ability to cope under stress
* Good interpersonal & communication skills
* Clear, concise verbal and written communication
* Basic Email, Excel and internet skills

Desirable

* Dependable
* Able to adapt exercise programmes to patients needs
* Able to use own initiative
* Ability to project a positive outlook
* Ability to cope with change
* Ability to cope under stress
* Non-verbal communication techniques.
* IT skills competent in Email, internet, Excel
* Motivational 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

Southern Health NHS Foundation Trust

Address

St Marys Hospital

Parkhurst Road

Newport

Isle of Wight

PO30 5TG

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Southern Health NHS Foundation Trust

Address

St Marys Hospital

Parkhurst Road

Newport

Isle of Wight

PO30 5TG

Employer's website

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