Physiotherapy Clinical Support Worker

Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust

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Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a suitably qualified and enthusiastic individual to join the Physiotherapy Team within the Buckinghamshire healthcare Trust at the Buckingham Community Hospital, as a Band 3 Therapy Clinical Support Worker. This is a part time post of 22.5 hours over three days a week.

The Buckingham Community Hospital provides inpatient rehabilitation for medical frail elderly people within this pathway.

The post holder will support qualified Physiotherapy staff by implementing and undertaking designated patient assessment and treatment programmes.

Main duties of the job

To support qualified Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy staff by implementing and undertaking designated patient assessment and treatment programmes.
To document, evaluate and feedback to qualified Therapy Staff following all interventions.
To support the Therapy team in non-clinical tasks.
To participate in the seven-day Therapy service
To undertake designated patient assessments and treatments under the direct or indirect supervision and guidance of qualified Therapists
To lead in specific patient group activities.
To communicate effectively with the Therapists and other members of the multi-disciplinary team, regarding changes in the patient's condition, or any other relevant

About us

Listen to why colleagues think we are a great place to work! - BHT - A great place to work (buckshealthcare.nhs.uk)

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're committed 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.
A keen supporter of the Armed Forces Community who know the value of employing a service leaver/veteran and their families

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.

Date posted

11 October 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£22,816 to £24,336 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

434-IEC5683273

Job locations

Buckingham Community Hospital

High Street

Buckingham

MK18 1NU

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

Good level of education to GCSE standard. (at least 3 subjects)

Essential

level 3 GCSE English

Previous work in a healthcare enviroment

Desirable

Previous experience as Physiotherapy/ Therapy assistant

Person Specification

Good level of education to GCSE standard. (at least 3 subjects)

Essential

level 3 GCSE English

Previous work in a healthcare enviroment

Desirable

Previous experience as Physiotherapy/ Therapy assistant

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.