Physiotherapy Assistant; Children and Young People.

Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust

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Job summary

Come and join our exciting and dynamic Children and Young People's Therapy Team

We are recruiting a Physiotherapy Assistant to join the Children and Young People's Integrated Therapy Team based in Amersham. You will be joining an experienced team of Countywide Physiotherapists and Therapy assistants to deliver a service to children and young people from the ages of 0 - 19.

You will have the opportunity to work directly with children and young people and their families in a wide range of community settings to support the delivery of physiotherapy programmes and interventions under the direction of the Physiotherapist. You will have the opportunity to develop your skills working therapeutically with children and young people who have a range of health and special educational needs arising from their physical and/or learning disability, helping them to develop their physical skills and achieve their goals.

We have a well-developed competency-based training package with clinical and safeguarding supervision to support staff development.

Car driver essential. Previous experience working with children and young people preferable/highly desirable.

Main duties of the job

To undertake designated assessments and treatments with CYP as delegated by the qualified physiotherapists. To deliver individual and group interventions with or without direct supervision in a variety of settings including mainstream schools & Nurseries, clinic & child's own home across the county of Buckinghamshire.

To plan and provide timely interventions within the framework established by the physiotherapist and to communicate results back to the therapist.

To communicate effectively with the physiotherapists and other members of the transdisciplinary team.

To maintain accurate and up to date documentation and clinical records consistent with legal and organisational requirements, monitored by the therapists.

To undertake advanced manual handling techniques involving complex patients and or equipment following appropriate training, in line with organisational and departmental policies and procedures

To be responsible for the safe and competent use of all appropriate equipment and report any safety issues using the correct procedures

To support qualified physiotherapists and prepare resources to enable children to complete therapy interventions in accordance with departmental pathways, trust policies.

About us

Listen to why colleagues think we are a great place to work! - https://bit.ly/3DNEQfD

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.

Date posted

15 October 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£26,530 to £29,114 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time, Job share, Flexible working

Reference number

434-CR6685817

Job locations

Amersham Hospital

Whieldon Street

Amersham

HP7 0JD

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

EXPERIENCE

Essential

o Previous practical experience working as a physiotherapy assistant or in a client facing role in a health or education environment

Desirable

o Previous practical experience working with children in a health, early years, or school setting.

SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCES

Essential

o Valid and current driving licence and car to be able to travel to locations throughout Buckinghamshire
o Able to use own car for work purpose
o Able to wear PPE
o Able to work on the floor with CYP

EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING

Essential

o 5 GCSEs / NVQ111 / BTech
o Significant and relevant work experience E.g. in a school or early years setting, health setting

SKILLS, ABILITIES & KNOWLEDGE

Essential

o Demonstrates a good standard of spoken and written English, including the documenting CYP care.
o Fully IT literate and able to use a range of applications to support workload. use of Microsoft and standard keyboard skills

Person Specification

EXPERIENCE

Essential

o Previous practical experience working as a physiotherapy assistant or in a client facing role in a health or education environment

Desirable

o Previous practical experience working with children in a health, early years, or school setting.

SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCES

Essential

o Valid and current driving licence and car to be able to travel to locations throughout Buckinghamshire
o Able to use own car for work purpose
o Able to wear PPE
o Able to work on the floor with CYP

EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING

Essential

o 5 GCSEs / NVQ111 / BTech
o Significant and relevant work experience E.g. in a school or early years setting, health setting

SKILLS, ABILITIES & KNOWLEDGE

Essential

o Demonstrates a good standard of spoken and written English, including the documenting CYP care.
o Fully IT literate and able to use a range of applications to support workload. use of Microsoft and standard keyboard skills

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.