Job summary
An exciting opportunity has become available for a Therapy Assistant Practitioner (or Technical Instructor?) to join our supportive and enthusiastic Pelvic Health Therapy Team in providing essential assessment and treatment for perinatal patients with pelvic floor dysfunction and pelvic girdle pain.
We are a small team of specialist physiotherapists treating pelvic dysfunction in men and women in an outpatient setting at Stepping Hill Hospital in Stockport. We also support and work closely with our midwifery, obstetric, gynaecology, colorectal, urology, pain, and continence nurse colleagues.
Main duties of the job
As the successful post-holder, you will provide antenatal information to women accessing health services via the midwifery team and will be involved in different types of care delivery in order to meet patients' individual needs, for example, webinars, group sessions and one-to-one assessment.
You will support the team by playing a key role in providing postnatal advice and support the physiotherapists with outpatient clinics for both obstetrics and gynaecology patients which may involve individual or group therapy. In addition to this, some administrative and chaperone duties will be required.
Core working hours are 8.00am-4.00pm weekdays, but flexibility can be discussed.
About us
We hold a unique position in the Stockport community as the provider of healthcare and we are one of its largest employers.
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.
If you require support with your application please contact a member of the recruitment team, who can discuss alternative application methods.
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.
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
To support the qualified Pelvic health Physiotherapists and other allied health professionals inthe pelvic health therapy service.
To be involved in the daily organisation of the therapy service with the responsibility for specific clinical and administrative duties. To work with indirect supervision, reporting back patients progress and informing therapists of any complex difficulties with implementing treatment programmes. Assist with case management, general administration and equipment management within the therapy service.
To provide rehabilitation programmes for patients.
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 £54.90 This cost will be deducted from your first Trust salary
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 £16.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To support the qualified Pelvic health Physiotherapists and other allied health professionals inthe pelvic health therapy service.
To be involved in the daily organisation of the therapy service with the responsibility for specific clinical and administrative duties. To work with indirect supervision, reporting back patients progress and informing therapists of any complex difficulties with implementing treatment programmes. Assist with case management, general administration and equipment management within the therapy service.
To provide rehabilitation programmes for patients.
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 £54.90 This cost will be deducted from your first Trust salary
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 £16.
Person Specification
Education & Qualifications
Essential
- Relevant Foundation Degree or equivalent qualifications or can demonstrate equivalent experience in relevant clinical area.
- GCSEs (Grade C or above) in Maths and English Language or equivalent (Eg. Functional Skills Level 2 in Maths and English).
- Care certificate.
- Evidence of Continuing. Professional Development
Desirable
- ECDL or equivalent IT qualification.
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy practice / guidelines relating to pregnant/postnatal people.
- Knowledge and understanding of when to seek advice and escalate to the appropriate professional for expert help and advice.
- Knowledge of policies and procedures e.g. safe manual handling, equipment, discharge pathways
Desirable
- Attended relevant courses.
- Underpinning knowledge and practice to support interventions required to safely assist patients to meet their optimum potential.
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience working as a therapy assistant at Band 2 or 3 in a relevant field ie Frailty / Elderly Care / Medicine / Community.
Desirable
- Experience working in a multidisciplinary team.
- An understanding of Clinical Governance and evidence-based practice.
- Experience of service development and audits.
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Basic analytical and problem solving skills.
- Ability to keep accurate and legible patient records.
- Ability to organise caseload and manage time effectively.
- Ability to communicate effectively and adapt style in response to needs of patients and carers.
- Ability to motivate and encourage reluctant and challenging patients, using negotiation and persuasion skills.
- Competent IT skills.
- Demonstrate ability to independently plan activities and workload daily guided by SOP.
Work Related Circumstances
Essential
- Physical effort - moving and handling throughout day.
- Handling unpleasant substances - on a daily basis.
- Occupational Health Clearance.
Person Specification
Education & Qualifications
Essential
- Relevant Foundation Degree or equivalent qualifications or can demonstrate equivalent experience in relevant clinical area.
- GCSEs (Grade C or above) in Maths and English Language or equivalent (Eg. Functional Skills Level 2 in Maths and English).
- Care certificate.
- Evidence of Continuing. Professional Development
Desirable
- ECDL or equivalent IT qualification.
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy practice / guidelines relating to pregnant/postnatal people.
- Knowledge and understanding of when to seek advice and escalate to the appropriate professional for expert help and advice.
- Knowledge of policies and procedures e.g. safe manual handling, equipment, discharge pathways
Desirable
- Attended relevant courses.
- Underpinning knowledge and practice to support interventions required to safely assist patients to meet their optimum potential.
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience working as a therapy assistant at Band 2 or 3 in a relevant field ie Frailty / Elderly Care / Medicine / Community.
Desirable
- Experience working in a multidisciplinary team.
- An understanding of Clinical Governance and evidence-based practice.
- Experience of service development and audits.
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Basic analytical and problem solving skills.
- Ability to keep accurate and legible patient records.
- Ability to organise caseload and manage time effectively.
- Ability to communicate effectively and adapt style in response to needs of patients and carers.
- Ability to motivate and encourage reluctant and challenging patients, using negotiation and persuasion skills.
- Competent IT skills.
- Demonstrate ability to independently plan activities and workload daily guided by SOP.
Work Related Circumstances
Essential
- Physical effort - moving and handling throughout day.
- Handling unpleasant substances - on a daily basis.
- Occupational Health Clearance.
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).
