Job summary
Our Physiotherapy Technicians are highly valued members of our clinical team who help us to deliver excellent care to an extremely varied cohort of patients.
We can offer flexible working hours, Monday to Friday / part time or full time / free staff parking and within walking distance of Slough train station. There is no weekend working or on-call. We support in house and funded training opportunities.
We are looking to recruit someone who can contribute to the positive culture of our team, engage with staff and patients respectfully, and conduct their work in a professional manner.
You will need to work in accordance with agreed guidelines, protocols and treatment regimes under the supervision of registered physiotherapists or osteopaths, assisting in prescribed treatment programmes for which appropriate training has been given.
Interviews to be held 25 September 2023
Main duties of the job
Clinically, Technicians work to appointments and are utilised in providing treatment session for patients. This may involve delivering exercise sessions, hands on therapies such as massage, electrotherapy such as Ultrasound, or group-based exercise classes. Training is provided in any of the modalities used.
Our Technicians also help with the maintenance of the department and equipment, fulfilling cleaning schedules and managing stock. There is an administrative element to the job too. We are all required to document any patient contact and our Technicians can be involved with audits, service planning, and on occasion supporting the reception team.
About us
Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust isa specialist mental health and community health services trust. Rated 'outstanding' by the CQC, we're committed to providing the best possible care to people across Berkshire.
We value diversity and are proud to be a Stonewall Top 100 Employer. We work hard to create an inclusive environment where you'll be supported by friendly and professional colleagues to flourish.
Our values at Berkshire Healthcare:
- Caring for and about you is our top priority
- Committed to providing good quality, safe services
- Working Together with you to develop innovative solution
We welcome people who share these values to come and work for us.
Benefits of working for us include:
- Flexible working options to support work-life balance.
- 27 days' annual leave rising with service + opportunity to buy and sell
- Generous NHS pension scheme
- Excellent learning and career development opportunities
- 'Cycle to Work' and car leasing scheme
- Access to a range of wellbeing tools and services
- Discounts at hundreds of popular retailers and restaurants
- Staff networks for race, diversity, disabilities and armed forces community to support equality
- Generous maternity, paternity, adoption and special leave.
- Free parking across Trust sites
Job description
Job responsibilities
If youre someone who shares our passion for excellence and care, join us and lets be outstanding together.
We welcome a conversation about flexibility and any other questions you may have. Please dont hesitate to call: Rebecca Goss on 0300 365 5678 or email Rebecca.goss@berkshire.nhs.uk wholl be delighted to help.
We are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics. Reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled applicants where required.
Job description
Job responsibilities
If youre someone who shares our passion for excellence and care, join us and lets be outstanding together.
We welcome a conversation about flexibility and any other questions you may have. Please dont hesitate to call: Rebecca Goss on 0300 365 5678 or email Rebecca.goss@berkshire.nhs.uk wholl be delighted to help.
We are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics. Reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled applicants where required.
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications
Essential
- Evidence of a good standard of education with GCSE's grade C and above or equivalent in English Language and Maths
Desirable
- Qualification in Exercise Therapy
Previous Experience
Essential
- Previous experience of taking classes/group work
- Previous role involving good communication skills/customer service
Desirable
- Previous experience of working in an administrative role. /reception
- Previous NHS /Healthcare experience
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Good working knowledge of Microsoft packages, including Word and Excel
- Able to manage own workload
- Good computer literacy
Desirable
- Working knowledge of RIO / Smart card
Additional Requirements
Essential
- Ability to travel to multiple sites
- Clear vision of role/commitment to speciality
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications
Essential
- Evidence of a good standard of education with GCSE's grade C and above or equivalent in English Language and Maths
Desirable
- Qualification in Exercise Therapy
Previous Experience
Essential
- Previous experience of taking classes/group work
- Previous role involving good communication skills/customer service
Desirable
- Previous experience of working in an administrative role. /reception
- Previous NHS /Healthcare experience
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Good working knowledge of Microsoft packages, including Word and Excel
- Able to manage own workload
- Good computer literacy
Desirable
- Working knowledge of RIO / Smart card
Additional Requirements
Essential
- Ability to travel to multiple sites
- Clear vision of role/commitment to speciality
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).
