Job summary
A permanent contract opportunity has arisen for an physiotherapy assistant with up to date and relevant experience of supporting the delivery of rehabilitation.
The multidisciplinary Wirral Integrated Respiratory Service supports the management of patients with chronic respiratory disease in the community which includes providing physiotherapy led pulmonary rehabilitation.
This very busy and successful team requires an enthusiastic and motivated individual to provide support for the physiotherapists during the exercise classes. The role also involves administrative duties.
The successful candidate will have NVQ level 3 or equivalent experience and will have a good understanding of patients with chronic respiratory illness.
Main duties of the job
The team is based at Willow House in Clatterbridge Hospital but the successful candidate will be expected to support delivery of the pulmonary rehabilitation classes at a variety of locations across the Wirral.
About us
All new colleagues can expect to receive a warm and friendly Wirral welcome from the very first time they make contact with us. We are described as "competent and caring staff" by our patients.
Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is situated on The Wirral peninsula which has a stunning coastline and beautiful countryside surroundings, with great activities for its residents.
We are one of the largest and busiest acute Trusts in the North West of England, comprising of the Wirral's only Emergency Department. We provide a high quality range of acute care services and employ over 6,000 staff, who serve a population of approximately 400,000 people across Wirral, Ellesmere Port, Neston, North Wales and the wider North West footprint.
We have approximately 855 beds trust-wide and our financial turnover is in excess of £337m.
The Wirral is easily accessible with excellent transport links including motorway, train, bus or ferry and within easy reach to the major cities of Liverpool, Chester and Manchester as well as neighbouring North Wales.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see Job overview & attached Job description for further information about the Physiotherapy Assistant in Pulmonary Rehabilitation position available with WUTH.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see Job overview & attached Job description for further information about the Physiotherapy Assistant in Pulmonary Rehabilitation position available with WUTH.
Person Specification
Qualifications, Specific Experience & Training
Essential
- Relevant level 3 NVQ or an equivalent level of experiential knowledge and experience in an appropriate area
- A minimum of 2 years recent experience in a related health care setting
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Basic understanding of infection control and safe practices
- Have training, knowledge and understanding of a range of appropriate work related skills including moving and handling, exercise techniques, normal movement, balance, relaxed breathing, spirometry, Oxygen therapy, use of inhaler medications, relaxation etc. in order to undertake designated patient activities safely and effectively
- To have the ability to work as part of a team or individual
Desirable
- To be computer literate, able to use hospital computer systems and to be able to use data bases for audit following appropriate training
- To have the ability to show initiative and manage own workload, but to seek advice when appropriate
- To have a base level of theoretical knowledge of various conditions in order to undertake designated patient activities safely and effectively.
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Professional in appearance and behaviour
Desirable
- Flexible and adaptable, empathetic and supportive
Person Specification
Qualifications, Specific Experience & Training
Essential
- Relevant level 3 NVQ or an equivalent level of experiential knowledge and experience in an appropriate area
- A minimum of 2 years recent experience in a related health care setting
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Basic understanding of infection control and safe practices
- Have training, knowledge and understanding of a range of appropriate work related skills including moving and handling, exercise techniques, normal movement, balance, relaxed breathing, spirometry, Oxygen therapy, use of inhaler medications, relaxation etc. in order to undertake designated patient activities safely and effectively
- To have the ability to work as part of a team or individual
Desirable
- To be computer literate, able to use hospital computer systems and to be able to use data bases for audit following appropriate training
- To have the ability to show initiative and manage own workload, but to seek advice when appropriate
- To have a base level of theoretical knowledge of various conditions in order to undertake designated patient activities safely and effectively.
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Professional in appearance and behaviour
Desirable
- Flexible and adaptable, empathetic and supportive
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).
