Job summary
An opportunity has arisen for a suitably qualified and enthusiastic individual to join the Therapy Rehabilitation Service (TRS) as a Band 4 Physiotherapy Clinical Support Worker. This is a part time post of 22.5 hours over three days. The TRS provides outpatient Physiotherapy Rehabilitation for the older person and provides specialist input for patients with Parkinson's Disease as well as patients with complex falls, the service is based at Amersham Hospital. The post holder will carry out rehab programmes, run group exercise classes and specific assessments with patients, under the direction of the Therapists.
Main duties of the job
Main duties of the job
To be an integral member of the TRS team, delivering therapeutic treatments to patients in liaison with senior Physiotherapy staff.
To take responsibility for designated elements of the patient treatment.
The successful post-holder must be an excellent communicator and motivator, experience of working within a Therapy setting is desirable.
Proven organisational skills is crucial. An ability to work in close cooperation, liaison and with the broader healthcare workforce is essential in a fast-paced setting. They will have proven ability as a team player.
An ability to take responsibility, be flexible and have a sensitive and empathetic approach is needed. Participation in manual handling tasks is crucial and the post-holder must be able to undertake the physical and manual handling requirements of the post.
Opportunities for training and development are available through training and appraisal.
The post requires rota'd weekend working as part of your working normal hours
About us
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What does Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust offer you?
- As part of our BHT family, you'll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression.
- We offer flexible and agile workingopportunities,alongside your NHS benefits ofgenerous annual leave entitlement, pension andaccess toNHS discount schemes.
- We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce.
Why work for us?
- We'recommitted to promoting inclusion and making sure all colleagues feel they belong. We encourage new colleagues from a diverse range of backgrounds to apply.
- As an employer, we aim to create a workplace where differences are valued, and colleagues treat one another with dignity and respect.
- Greater diversity withinourBHT familyimprovespositive outcomes for the people and communities we serve.
What do we stand for?
- Our vision is to provide outstanding care, support healthy communities and be a great place to work.
- Our mission is to provide personal and compassionate care every time.
- Our CARE values are collaborate, aspire, respect and enable.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Detailed job description and main 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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Detailed job description and main 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.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- oGood level of education to GCSE standard. (at least 3 subjects) oGrade C or level 5 GCSE or equivalent in English
Desirable
- oNVQ level II or III in Health Care oManual Handling, or First Aid qualification
Experience
Essential
- Able to accept and undertake responsibility for designated tasks.
- Previous work in health care environment and experience of patients with physical impairment.
- experience within a customer care (face to face) environment.
Desirable
- Previous work as a Therapy Assistant or allied profession.
Skills, Abilities & Knowledge
Essential
- Clear, concise verbal and written communication to ensure liaison with multi disciplinary team, patients and carers to ensure records and reports are accurate, legal and in legible manner (in English)
- Demonstrate insight into the importance of maintaining a safe working environment
- Demonstrate good organisational skills.
- Ability to learn / ability to self initiate learning (evidence within the last 2 years)
- Able to work within a team setting.
- Awareness of health & safety issues and policies
- Able to know own limitations and seek advice.
- Able to complete tasks set, follow instructions
- Flexible and adaptable in approach to work.
- Physical ability and endurance to work in the physical environment of the clinical area required by this post
Special Circumstances
Essential
- Full driving licence - Car Driver essential
- Ability to use own car for purposes of work
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- oGood level of education to GCSE standard. (at least 3 subjects) oGrade C or level 5 GCSE or equivalent in English
Desirable
- oNVQ level II or III in Health Care oManual Handling, or First Aid qualification
Experience
Essential
- Able to accept and undertake responsibility for designated tasks.
- Previous work in health care environment and experience of patients with physical impairment.
- experience within a customer care (face to face) environment.
Desirable
- Previous work as a Therapy Assistant or allied profession.
Skills, Abilities & Knowledge
Essential
- Clear, concise verbal and written communication to ensure liaison with multi disciplinary team, patients and carers to ensure records and reports are accurate, legal and in legible manner (in English)
- Demonstrate insight into the importance of maintaining a safe working environment
- Demonstrate good organisational skills.
- Ability to learn / ability to self initiate learning (evidence within the last 2 years)
- Able to work within a team setting.
- Awareness of health & safety issues and policies
- Able to know own limitations and seek advice.
- Able to complete tasks set, follow instructions
- Flexible and adaptable in approach to work.
- Physical ability and endurance to work in the physical environment of the clinical area required by this post
Special Circumstances
Essential
- Full driving licence - Car Driver essential
- Ability to use own car for purposes of work
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).
