Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen to work as a Physiotherapy Assistant in the Outpatient Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy service at Skipton General Hospital/Townhead Surgery Settle. We are looking to recruit a Physiotherapy Assistant who holds a Level 3 qualification related to Health & Social Care,
If you are motivated, enthusiastic, have good communication and team working skills this could be the job for you.
The successful candidate will work directly with patients/ public as well as undertaking electronic booking and housekeeping, and generally helping the department to run well. We are a friendly team of physiotherapists and assistants providing treatment and rehabilitation to patients, dedicated to providing a high standard of personalised care for our patients as well as providing a supportive environment for staff with support and training.
We can offer you:
- A supportive, friendly working environment
- Excellent peer support throughout the physiotherapy team
- Supervision and training
- Opportunities for further development
Main duties of the job
The post holder will:
Manage a caseload delegated by clinicians
- Independently undertake basic assessments and interventions relevant to delegated caseload
- Contribute to the evaluation of programmes and patient's progression making minor alterations in consultation with the physiotherapist.
- Support the physiotherapists with complex cases as required
- Work with team members to ensure the effective functioning of the team
- Work in partnership with patients, carers, the multi disciplinary team and wider statutory, private and voluntary sector services.
- Participate in activities to improve the local department and MSK physiotherapy service
- Provide support to other team members and students
- Work flexibly according to patient and service need
About us
The Trust is committed to supporting staff in balancing their work and home lives and encourages staff to discuss their individual needs with their department in order to arrive at mutually satisfactory working arrangements.
This job description is a reflection of the current position and may change in emphasis or detail in light of service developments. It will be reviewed annually as part of the appraisal/performance development review process.
Job description
Job responsibilities
If you are interested in this role, please attend our webinar Tuesday 4th of February 2025 at 7pm to find out more about the role and the application process, please use the link below to access
https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3ameeting_OWFiY2I3ZTYtNzE1OC00MTEwLWE0NDAtMWIxODY0OWNkY2Ez%40thread.v2/0?context=%7b%22Tid%22%3a%2237c354b2-85b0-47f5-b222-07b48d774ee3%22%2c%22Oid%22%3a%22f875d990-197b-44d5-9aef-b431b91946cd%22%7d
For further information and full details of the role please see attached the job description and person specification.
Job description
Job responsibilities
If you are interested in this role, please attend our webinar Tuesday 4th of February 2025 at 7pm to find out more about the role and the application process, please use the link below to access
https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3ameeting_OWFiY2I3ZTYtNzE1OC00MTEwLWE0NDAtMWIxODY0OWNkY2Ez%40thread.v2/0?context=%7b%22Tid%22%3a%2237c354b2-85b0-47f5-b222-07b48d774ee3%22%2c%22Oid%22%3a%22f875d990-197b-44d5-9aef-b431b91946cd%22%7d
For further information and full details of the role please see attached the job description and person specification.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Good general level of education including GCSEs /functional skills level 2 in English and Maths
- Relevant LeveI 3 RQF qualification in healthcare (NVQ III, level 3 apprenticeship, BTEC level III, Health and Science T-Level) (or be willing to work towards this)
- Care certificate (or to be complete within the probationary period)
Desirable
- 5 GSCE A-C (or equivalent)
- Course relevant to MSK service
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of rehabilitation
- Knowledge of the impact illness and disability have on function
- Knowledge of therapy/dietetic interventions
- Knowledge of the roles of other professionals and the principles of partnership working
Desirable
- Knowledge of relevant clinical assessments and treatments
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in health or social care/Education
- Experience of working with people with a range of health needs
- Experienced in use of IT applications
Desirable
- Experience of carrying out therapeutic interventions
- Recent experience of working in therapy/dietetic services
- Experience of working shifts/weekends
Other
Essential
- Ability to travel to any of the MSK service localities
Desirable
- Current UK Driving Licence
- Access to own transport
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Good general level of education including GCSEs /functional skills level 2 in English and Maths
- Relevant LeveI 3 RQF qualification in healthcare (NVQ III, level 3 apprenticeship, BTEC level III, Health and Science T-Level) (or be willing to work towards this)
- Care certificate (or to be complete within the probationary period)
Desirable
- 5 GSCE A-C (or equivalent)
- Course relevant to MSK service
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of rehabilitation
- Knowledge of the impact illness and disability have on function
- Knowledge of therapy/dietetic interventions
- Knowledge of the roles of other professionals and the principles of partnership working
Desirable
- Knowledge of relevant clinical assessments and treatments
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in health or social care/Education
- Experience of working with people with a range of health needs
- Experienced in use of IT applications
Desirable
- Experience of carrying out therapeutic interventions
- Recent experience of working in therapy/dietetic services
- Experience of working shifts/weekends
Other
Essential
- Ability to travel to any of the MSK service localities
Desirable
- Current UK Driving Licence
- Access to own transport
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.
