Job summary
We are currently seeking a Senior Physiotherapy Support Worker to join our dynamic therapy team at Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust.
We are pleased to offer a full-time position (37.5 hours per week) based at Worcestershire Royal Hospital.
We are looking for an individual who is dedicated to delivering the highest standard of care to our patients, who demonstrates compassion, reliability, and a strong commitment to supporting effective rehabilitation within a the MDT.
Previous experience as a therapy assistant or in a rehabilitation role is essential & only applicants who meet this criterion will be considered.
A knowledge of exercise therapy and human anatomy is also desirable and would be highly advantageous.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to develop their career in therapy support and contribute to high-quality patient care in a supportive and forward-thinking environment.
Please note the support workforce is currently under review through the Trusts Management of Change process, and this post may become a Senior Therapy Support Worker role. The Job Description and Person Specification may therefore be amended, as the role would require both Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy knowledge and skills. This will be fully supported by a training package and competencies.
UK Visa and Immigration Sponsorship: Please note we are unable to offer UKVI sponsorship for this posts, and all applicants must already have the right to work in the UK.
Main duties of the job
The successful applicant will
assist physiotherapists in delivering treatments across a variety of inpatient
specialities. Duties will include delivering treatments, exercise programmes
and mobilising patients to achieve a safe discharge.
About us
Overview of your organisation
Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust is a large acute and specialised hospital trust that provides a range of local acute services to the residents of Worcestershire and more specialised services to a larger population in Herefordshire and beyond.
The Trust operates hospital-based services from three sites in Kidderminster, Redditch and Worcester
Our workforce is more than 7,000 strong, and our caring staff are recognised as providing good and outstanding patient-centred care. You could be one of them.
We are committed to recruiting the best people to work with us.
Our values, which we ask all staff to demonstrate, underpin our everyday work and remain firmly at the heart of all we do. Our Values are:
- Being open and honest
- Ensuring people feel cared for
- Showing respect to everyone
Timewise Accreditation
We are proud to have achieved Timewise accreditation - this means we are committed to embedding flexible working within our organisation as a flex positive employer.
DBS Checks and Costs
Any applicants who are offered posts requiring a DBS check as part of their employment check will have the cost of this check (at the current rate) deducted from their salary. Please see link in Supporting Information section for more details on DBS checks and costs.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Working as part
of the physiotherapy team, to provide quality therapeutic care through the delivery of specified assessment and
treatment programmes to a limited patient group, as directed by the senior
therapist. This will involve working
unsupervised and at times will involve working with both qualified and
unqualified staff including Physiotherapy assistants. To assess, treat
and progress simple treatment of patients in line with competencies set and
assessed by the Senior Physiotherapist and to use this knowledge to contribute
to effective discharge planning as part of the Multi-disciplinary Team.
To provide
clerical and administrative support to qualified staff and students and
to undertake delegated housekeeping and stock control tasks.
To participate in the
weekend service. The speciality
dependant on experience. This service
may include the treatment of children. Working hours will be dependent upon the
service provided within each speciality, this may include 7 day working or
participation in a relevant weekend/bank holiday rota.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Working as part
of the physiotherapy team, to provide quality therapeutic care through the delivery of specified assessment and
treatment programmes to a limited patient group, as directed by the senior
therapist. This will involve working
unsupervised and at times will involve working with both qualified and
unqualified staff including Physiotherapy assistants. To assess, treat
and progress simple treatment of patients in line with competencies set and
assessed by the Senior Physiotherapist and to use this knowledge to contribute
to effective discharge planning as part of the Multi-disciplinary Team.
To provide
clerical and administrative support to qualified staff and students and
to undertake delegated housekeeping and stock control tasks.
To participate in the
weekend service. The speciality
dependant on experience. This service
may include the treatment of children. Working hours will be dependent upon the
service provided within each speciality, this may include 7 day working or
participation in a relevant weekend/bank holiday rota.
Person Specification
Knowledge & Skills
Essential
- Effective and appropriate written communication skills.
- Broad based competencies in therapy related skills.
- Evidence of appropriate personal skills e.g. responsible, flexible, well-organised.
- Evidence of team working.
- Knowledge of basic aims and principles of physiotherapy.
- Good patient handling skills.
- Health and Safety and Risk Management awareness.
- Effective and appropriate verbal communication skills.
- Computer Literate.
Desirable
- An understanding of professional, legal and clinical governance issues.
Other Qualities
Essential
- Ability to meet the physical demands of the role.
- Able and willing to work contracted hours over 7 days as required.
- Able to contribute to the weekend rotas.
- Shows commitment to the role.
Experience
Essential
- Proven experience as a Therapy Assistant with different client groups
- Evidence of work using a wide range of skills
- Evidence of relevant self-development
Qualifications
Essential
- Functional Skills (Level 2) or GCSE Maths and English (grades 9-4 or A*-C) and.
- Three A Levels, OR a Health and Science T Level, OR an equivalent Level 3 qualification, OR a Level 3 apprenticeship (e.g. Senior Healthcare Support Worker), OR equivalent clinical experience/expertise within an AHP profession underpinned by both theoretical and practical experience.
Desirable
- A relevant further education qualification eg BTEC (Therapy Support Worker) or NVQ 3 in Healthcare or equivalent
Right to Work in UK
Essential
- As detailed in the advert - we can only progress applications if you already have the right to work in the UK as we do not provide sponsorship for these roles, please confirm that you have the right to work in the UK.
Person Specification
Knowledge & Skills
Essential
- Effective and appropriate written communication skills.
- Broad based competencies in therapy related skills.
- Evidence of appropriate personal skills e.g. responsible, flexible, well-organised.
- Evidence of team working.
- Knowledge of basic aims and principles of physiotherapy.
- Good patient handling skills.
- Health and Safety and Risk Management awareness.
- Effective and appropriate verbal communication skills.
- Computer Literate.
Desirable
- An understanding of professional, legal and clinical governance issues.
Other Qualities
Essential
- Ability to meet the physical demands of the role.
- Able and willing to work contracted hours over 7 days as required.
- Able to contribute to the weekend rotas.
- Shows commitment to the role.
Experience
Essential
- Proven experience as a Therapy Assistant with different client groups
- Evidence of work using a wide range of skills
- Evidence of relevant self-development
Qualifications
Essential
- Functional Skills (Level 2) or GCSE Maths and English (grades 9-4 or A*-C) and.
- Three A Levels, OR a Health and Science T Level, OR an equivalent Level 3 qualification, OR a Level 3 apprenticeship (e.g. Senior Healthcare Support Worker), OR equivalent clinical experience/expertise within an AHP profession underpinned by both theoretical and practical experience.
Desirable
- A relevant further education qualification eg BTEC (Therapy Support Worker) or NVQ 3 in Healthcare or equivalent
Right to Work in UK
Essential
- As detailed in the advert - we can only progress applications if you already have the right to work in the UK as we do not provide sponsorship for these roles, please confirm that you have the right to work in the UK.
