Job summary
Physiotherapy is an integral part of the rehabilitation of patients with spinal cord injury. Support workers within the physiotherapy team are essential members delivering this service, providing administrative and clinical support to the physiotherapists, preparing patients before and after treatment sessions.
Thispost involves working alongside physiotherapists with patients following spinal cord injury within an aquatic therapy and gym environment, providing support aligned to Buckinghamshire Healthcare values of Collaborate, Aspire, Respect and Enable.
Previous experience in a healthcare setting is essential and previous employment within the NHS is desirable. A commitment to working in this post for a minimum of 1 year is sought. The post is not suitable for qualified physiotherapists.
Opportunities for training and development are available through in service training and appraisal.
Main duties of the job
- To participate in identified departmental shared duties and responsibilities.
- To take patients to and from appropriate locations, as instructed by the qualified Physiotherapists.
- To undertake manual handling techniques involving patients and/or equipment following appropriate training in line with organisational manual handling policy.
- To assist qualified therapy staff in the preparation of patients pre and post Aquatic Therapy treatment.
- To provide personal care to spinal cord injury patients as required during Aquatic Therapy sessions, e.g. showering, emptying leg bags or assisting with toileting.
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What does Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust offer you?
As part of our BHT family, youll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression.
We offer flexible and agile working opportunities, alongside your NHS benefits of generous annual leave entitlement, pension and access to NHS discount schemes.
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As an employer, we aim to create a workplace where differences are valued and colleagues treat one another with dignity and respect.
Greater diversity within our BHT family improves positive outcomes for the people and communities we serve.
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Job description
Job responsibilities
For a comprehensive list of responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to the Job Description and Person Specification by downloading the JD and PS attachment in the advert.
If you are an internal applicant there is the option for secondment, all applicants must have the endorsement/support of their line manager prior to application.
If you have a disability that makes submitting this online application difficult and would like assistance, please contact us on bht.recruitment@nhs.net quoting the vacancy reference number.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For a comprehensive list of responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to the Job Description and Person Specification by downloading the JD and PS attachment in the advert.
If you are an internal applicant there is the option for secondment, all applicants must have the endorsement/support of their line manager prior to application.
If you have a disability that makes submitting this online application difficult and would like assistance, please contact us on bht.recruitment@nhs.net quoting the vacancy reference number.
Person Specification
EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING
Essential
- Good level of education to GCSE standard. (at least 3 subjects)
- Level 3 GCSE or equivalent in English
Desirable
- NVQ level I, II or III in Health Care
- Manual Handling, Life Saving or First Aid qualification
EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Able to accept and undertake responsibility for designated tasks.
- Experience of working with people with a disability and providing personal care
- 6 months experience within a customer care (face to face) environment.
- Ability to clearly and effectively communicate on the telephone and face to face with patients, and colleagues and be able to respond to those who may experience communication difficulties through language or understanding
- Able to undertake manual handling tasks.
- Previous work in a healthcare environment
Desirable
- Previous work as a Physiotherapy Assistant or allied profession within the NHS
- Evidence of self motivation and initiative
SKILLS, ABILITIES & KNOWLEDGE
Essential
- Ability to clearly and effectively communicate on the telephone and face to face with patients, and colleagues and be able to respond to those who may experience communication difficulties through language or understanding
- Demonstrate good organisational skills
- Demonstrate insight into the importance of maintaining a safe working environment
- Ability to learn / ability to self initiate learning
- Able to maintain written communications / records
- Physical ability and endurance to work in the physical environment of the clinical area required by this post
- Able to undertake manual handling tasks.
- Flexible and adaptable in approach to work.
- Able to complete tasks set, follow instructions.
Desirable
- Able to work within a team setting
- Evidence of self motivation and initiative
SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCES
Essential
- Confident and comfortable working in a pool environment
- Confident and comfortable in delivering personal care
- Physically able to undertake the manual handling elements of the post
Person Specification
EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING
Essential
- Good level of education to GCSE standard. (at least 3 subjects)
- Level 3 GCSE or equivalent in English
Desirable
- NVQ level I, II or III in Health Care
- Manual Handling, Life Saving or First Aid qualification
EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Able to accept and undertake responsibility for designated tasks.
- Experience of working with people with a disability and providing personal care
- 6 months experience within a customer care (face to face) environment.
- Ability to clearly and effectively communicate on the telephone and face to face with patients, and colleagues and be able to respond to those who may experience communication difficulties through language or understanding
- Able to undertake manual handling tasks.
- Previous work in a healthcare environment
Desirable
- Previous work as a Physiotherapy Assistant or allied profession within the NHS
- Evidence of self motivation and initiative
SKILLS, ABILITIES & KNOWLEDGE
Essential
- Ability to clearly and effectively communicate on the telephone and face to face with patients, and colleagues and be able to respond to those who may experience communication difficulties through language or understanding
- Demonstrate good organisational skills
- Demonstrate insight into the importance of maintaining a safe working environment
- Ability to learn / ability to self initiate learning
- Able to maintain written communications / records
- Physical ability and endurance to work in the physical environment of the clinical area required by this post
- Able to undertake manual handling tasks.
- Flexible and adaptable in approach to work.
- Able to complete tasks set, follow instructions.
Desirable
- Able to work within a team setting
- Evidence of self motivation and initiative
SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCES
Essential
- Confident and comfortable working in a pool environment
- Confident and comfortable in delivering personal care
- Physically able to undertake the manual handling elements of the post
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.
