Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 3 Physiotherapy Assistant & Job Aide to join our busy Musculoskeletal Outpatient Service based at Kingsgate House in the centre of Stockport.
Our Service is a forward thinking provider of Adult Musculoskeletal Outpatient Physiotherapy across thirteen clinic sites in Stockport. We receive referrals for acute and chronic conditions from GPs, ESPs and Pain clinic. We have strong links with the acute trust site and the Orthopaedic Assessment Service.
We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated individual to join the team in a newly created role working 4 days alongside and supporting a Band 6 visually impaired MSK Physiotherapist to safely fulfill their role.
Main duties of the job
This diverse role will involve supporting a visually impaired physiotherapist to complete assessments and management plans with patients referred to the service within a clinic environment. This will include observing patients in the clinic and assisting with specific assessment and treatment techniques under the direction of the registered practitioner.
The role will also include aiding the physiotherapist with admin tasks such as reading, writing, accessing emails and supporting with documentation (electronic and paper).
The successful candidate may also have the opportunity to assist within rehabilitation / exercise classes with other physiotherapists and may assist with collating patient information and monitoring stock levels within the team.
About us
We hold a unique position in the Stockport community as the provider of healthcare and we are one of its largest employers.
Our mission is to make a difference every day. Our values are that we care, we respect, and we listen
We believe that the best organisations are those that reflect the communities they serve. We are therefore seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce to make it truly representative of our local population.
We actively encourage applications irrespective of race, age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage & civil partnership, or pregnancy or maternity. Recognising those communities that are underrepresented within our workforce, we would particularly welcome applications from you.
We recognise that flexible working is important. We take requests for flexible working seriously, consider any request we receive and try to work with you, so we can explore if your request may fit with the needs of the service.
The salary for the role is only one part of the excellent package of benefits we offer to you:
- Between 27-33 days of annual leave plus bank holidays
- NHS pension scheme membership
- Salary sacrifice schemes for lease cars, home electronics and more, to make your salary go further
- NHS Staff discounts
- Cycle to work scheme
- Salary finance - for loans, savings, budget planning and tips on managing debt
- Stockport Credit Union- for local financial advice
Job description
Job responsibilities
The role encompasses working primarily with patients neuro-rehabilitation to monitor and review function, carry out specific treatment programs and contribute to timely and successful discharges. You will also be able to assist with equipment provision, referrals, maintenance and essential non-clinical duties to support the day to day running of the service. The role requires that the candidate is able to safely move and handle patients and use appropriate equipment, for which training will be provided.
The successful applicant will work as part of a very supportive team. We have a positive approach to staff development and they will be supported by their team, receive regular supervision.
The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and promote safeguarding by implementing the Trusts policies and procedures, acting promptly on concerns, communicating effectively and sharing information appropriately.
If successful this vacancy will require an enhanced DBS check at a cost of £41.90. This cost will be deducted from your first Trust salar
In addition to this it will be a condition of your employment that you will join the DBS update service and pay the annual subscription fee of £13.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The role encompasses working primarily with patients neuro-rehabilitation to monitor and review function, carry out specific treatment programs and contribute to timely and successful discharges. You will also be able to assist with equipment provision, referrals, maintenance and essential non-clinical duties to support the day to day running of the service. The role requires that the candidate is able to safely move and handle patients and use appropriate equipment, for which training will be provided.
The successful applicant will work as part of a very supportive team. We have a positive approach to staff development and they will be supported by their team, receive regular supervision.
The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and promote safeguarding by implementing the Trusts policies and procedures, acting promptly on concerns, communicating effectively and sharing information appropriately.
If successful this vacancy will require an enhanced DBS check at a cost of £41.90. This cost will be deducted from your first Trust salar
In addition to this it will be a condition of your employment that you will join the DBS update service and pay the annual subscription fee of £13.
Person Specification
Education & Qualifications
Essential
- oG.C.S.E. English
- oFluency in spoken English
- oGCSE Maths
Knowledge
Essential
- oUnderstand the day-to-day role of a Therapy Assistant
- oAwareness of the roles of Physiotherapists
- oNVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care or equivalent qualifications
Desirable
- oNVQ level 3 in Diagnostic and Therapy Support
Experience
Essential
- oPreviously worked in Healthcare/Allied Health Professional setting
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- oTeam Worker
- oFlexible and adaptable
- oPositive attitude to work
- oEmpathy with patient needs
- oSocial skills
- oAble to work under supervision, accepting direction
- oAwareness of cultural diversity and equality issues
- oAwareness of disability impairment
- oAwareness of own limitations and when to seek support from a qualified therapist
Work Related Circumstances
Essential
- oAble to work flexibly to meet the needs of the Service over 7 days
- oWillingness to train as an Assistant and develop knowledge/skills
- oMaintain confidentiality/discretion
- oAble to tolerate sustained physical effort for the majority of duties (e.g moving and handling patients)
Person Specification
Education & Qualifications
Essential
- oG.C.S.E. English
- oFluency in spoken English
- oGCSE Maths
Knowledge
Essential
- oUnderstand the day-to-day role of a Therapy Assistant
- oAwareness of the roles of Physiotherapists
- oNVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care or equivalent qualifications
Desirable
- oNVQ level 3 in Diagnostic and Therapy Support
Experience
Essential
- oPreviously worked in Healthcare/Allied Health Professional setting
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- oTeam Worker
- oFlexible and adaptable
- oPositive attitude to work
- oEmpathy with patient needs
- oSocial skills
- oAble to work under supervision, accepting direction
- oAwareness of cultural diversity and equality issues
- oAwareness of disability impairment
- oAwareness of own limitations and when to seek support from a qualified therapist
Work Related Circumstances
Essential
- oAble to work flexibly to meet the needs of the Service over 7 days
- oWillingness to train as an Assistant and develop knowledge/skills
- oMaintain confidentiality/discretion
- oAble to tolerate sustained physical effort for the majority of duties (e.g moving and handling patients)
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).
