MSK Physiotherapy and Hydrotherapy Assistant
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Job summary
Our MSK teams are a friendly group of staff who aspire to offer the highest quality & effective care to patients. The support & work of our physiotherapy assistants is integral to this service delivery.
Post 1 Jubilee House: will see the post holder working along side qualified physiotherapists & rehab instructor delivering high quality prescribed exercise programmes & group interventions. The role also supports patients to understand & access self management opportunities in the community by sharing relevant information & supporting onward referrals.
Post 2 Hydrotherapy Service at Queen Alexandra Hospital: The successful candidate would be working alongside qualified Physiotherapy staff & Physiotherapy Assistants. This post offers a variety of work including directing patients on poolside & as required supporting their mobility needs & personal care such as dressing. The post also involves maintaining the poolside environment to a high level of safety & cleanliness. Once competent & trained the post holder will also undertake 1 to 1 clinical care in the pool & support group work activity.
Training is offered to successful candidates in all areas of the work & both posts are integral in supporting the services with non clinical activities to help them run at full capacity & efficiency. Both posts are directly linked with the MSK at St Marys Community Campus.
Main duties of the job
Post 1 MSK outpatients:
Work under the direction of qualified therapists to assist with treatment of patients including teaching & supervising exercise programmes & implementing treatment modalities as prescribed
Work alongside physiotherapists & exercise rehab instructor to deliver group based exercise interventions
Facilitate patients to access community services supporting their physical & mental health
Assist with clerical, administration & non-clinical tasks as requested, including ordering supplies, cleaning equipment & photocopying/scanning
Relieve professional staff of non-professional duties in the provision of the service within designated clinical teams
Post 2 Hydrotherapy:
Support patients in the pool to complete their hydrotherapy exercises as per the agreed plan prescribed by their physiotherapist
Support physiotherapists in the pool to deliver group exercise interventions
Meet & greet patients on arrival, being able to identify any medical or health concerns that need to be raised to the physiotherapist
Support patients to attend hydrotherapy from any inpatient ward as appropriate
Support patients on poolside with dressing, mobility & care needs
As per COSHH standards, undertake pool chemistry testing & microbiology sample collection, ensuring the pool is running within required operational parameters
Ensure poolside, changing area & waiting areas are prepared as appropriate for the day's activity
Daily use of cleaning machine to maintain poolside cleanliness
About us
Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a newly established organisation, bringing together expertise from across mental health, learning disabilities, community, and physical health services. We are dedicated to delivering compassionate, high-quality, and accessible care to the diverse communities of Hampshire and the Isle of Wight.
With over 12,000 dedicated staff working across more than 300 sites, we place patients and staff at the centre of everything we do. Our goal is to create an integrated healthcare system that improves accessibility and ensures more consistent care for patients. By working together, we aim to improve patient outcomes, drive innovation, and meet the unique needs of the populations we serve.
Our Trust unites services from Southern Health, Solent NHS Trust, Isle of Wight NHS Trusts community and mental health teams, as well as Hampshire CAMHS, originally part of Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust. This transformation enables us to deliver more seamless care across the region, ensuring that patients receive the right support, in the right place, at the right time.
Join us as we embark on this exciting journey to shape the future of healthcare across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight. We are deeply committed to our CARE values of compassion, accountability, respect, and excellence, and offer outstanding opportunities for career development, training, and collaborative working.
Details
Date posted
10 October 2024
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 3
Salary
£24,071 to £25,674 an hour Please note for part time hours the salary will be pro rata.
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Flexible working
Reference number
449-Team1-1627
Job locations
Jubilee House
Medina Road
Cosham
Hampshire
PO6 3NH
Queen Alexandra Hospital
South Block, Southwick Hill
Cosham
Hampshire
PO6 3LY
Employer details
Employer name
Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Jubilee House
Medina Road
Cosham
Hampshire
PO6 3NH
Employer's website
https://hiowhealthcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact details
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