Job summary
Band 3 Physiotherapy Assistant, Orthopaedics, Permanent 37.5, hours a week. Pilgrim Hospital, Boston.
This is an excellent opportunity for an enthusiastic and committed person to join the Orthopaedic Integrated Therapy Team at Pilgrim Hospital Boston as a Band 3 Physiotherapy Assistant. You will be working as part of a dynamic team comprising of physiotherapists, occupational therapists and therapy assistants. This post is a permanent full time post.
Main duties of the job
The successful applicant will work closely with and carry out rehabilitation programmes directed by the Physiotherapist.
To undertake specific skilled support work to aid the rehabilitation of patients.
The post-holder will work on a 7-day cycle . They will be responsible for the management and supervision of the Assistants orthopaedic weekend rota.
To accept patients referred by the Physiotherapist and carry as own patient caseload.
Treat patients according to set treatment protocols, monitoring progression and make minor alterations as required.
Work unsupervised reporting back patient progress and informing the Physiotherapist of any problems or concerns.
Make lone home visits to patients for post discharge review, using the "Buddy" system to ensure your safety.
The department is committed to staff development through in-service training and a competency based assessment programme.
About us
Our Trust is situated in the beautiful county of Lincolnshire and is one of the biggest acute hospital trusts in England, serving a population of more than 700,000 people. We provide acute and specialist services to people in Lincolnshire and neighbouring counties. We have an annual income of £643 million (20/21) and we employ nearly 8,500 people.
Our Board have recently agreed a new vision statement - "Outstanding Care Personally Delivered" - stating their ambition for our Trust to be among the best.
We also have a five year Integrated Improvement Plan setting out how we will achieve our strategic objectives, for patients, services, people and partners, the last recognising that our future success depends on our ability to ensure the Lincolnshire healthcare system is successful in achieving its ambition to help people live healthier lives and provide care closer to where people live.
Our latest CQC report increased our ratings for being effective and well-led from 'Requires Improvement' to 'Good'. Our rating for caring remained as 'Good'.
This is in recognition of the huge amount of work that our amazing staff have done to improve the quality of care for our patients in recent years.
We are committed to helping our staff balance their work and home lives and ensure they feel supported, valued and appreciated.
Job description
Job responsibilities
What should you do next?
Have a look at the job description and if you like what you see then apply today. Dont miss this fantastic opportunity to work with a great team in a supportive environment within a great institution. your NHS needs you!
Job description
Job responsibilities
What should you do next?
Have a look at the job description and if you like what you see then apply today. Dont miss this fantastic opportunity to work with a great team in a supportive environment within a great institution. your NHS needs you!
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- 5 GCSE at Grade C or equivalent including English Language & Maths
- NVQ Level III in health related area (Rehabilitation related) or equivalent (eg 2 relevant A levels, or relevant BTEC awards certificates or diplomas at Level 3, Foundation degree)
Desirable
- Evidence of continued active learning (e.g. CPD)
Skills, Knowledge & Aptitudes
Essential
- Basic competency in mobility assessment, stair assessment, gym classes, general exercises
Previous Experience
Essential
- Proven ability to manage the rehabilitation of patients as delegated by a Physiotherapist without direct supervision
- Proven ability in assessing patient progress and reporting back to a physiotherapist.
- Proven ability to instruct patients and carers on mobility and physical therapy activities and the safety of using walking aids
Desirable
- Evidence of active involvement in training (e.g. presenting in IST)
Specific Requirements
Essential
- Ability to communicate clearly with patients with impaired communication abilities
- Able to demonstrate empathy, motivate, and persuade patients with impaired cognitive status
- Good organisational skills
- Ability to work on own initiative & as part of a team
- Good previous Health record
- Able to meet the travel requirements of the post
Desirable
- Associate Membership of the CSP
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- 5 GCSE at Grade C or equivalent including English Language & Maths
- NVQ Level III in health related area (Rehabilitation related) or equivalent (eg 2 relevant A levels, or relevant BTEC awards certificates or diplomas at Level 3, Foundation degree)
Desirable
- Evidence of continued active learning (e.g. CPD)
Skills, Knowledge & Aptitudes
Essential
- Basic competency in mobility assessment, stair assessment, gym classes, general exercises
Previous Experience
Essential
- Proven ability to manage the rehabilitation of patients as delegated by a Physiotherapist without direct supervision
- Proven ability in assessing patient progress and reporting back to a physiotherapist.
- Proven ability to instruct patients and carers on mobility and physical therapy activities and the safety of using walking aids
Desirable
- Evidence of active involvement in training (e.g. presenting in IST)
Specific Requirements
Essential
- Ability to communicate clearly with patients with impaired communication abilities
- Able to demonstrate empathy, motivate, and persuade patients with impaired cognitive status
- Good organisational skills
- Ability to work on own initiative & as part of a team
- Good previous Health record
- Able to meet the travel requirements of the post
Desirable
- Associate Membership of the CSP
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).
