County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust

Bank Physiotherapy Assistant

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Job summary

This is an opportunity to join the physiotherapy assistant bank within the adult physiotherapy team in CDDFT. We are looking for applicants with experience of working with inpatients or in a rehabilitation environment.

Main duties of the job

Shifts will mainly involve working throughout the 3 inpatient sites at UHND, DMH and BAH. The successful applicant will work as part of a team to provide rehabilitation to clients in inpatient settings.

About us

If you are being interviewed you must accept an interview slot in the system to continue, even if you have arranged with the manager

You must be able to produce ALL certificates stated essential in the person specification or you will not be able to complete pre-employment checks

To be eligible for Health and Care Worker visa sponsorship you will usually need to be paid at least £25,600 per year

We provide hospital services from two acute sites - Darlington Memorial Hospital and University Hospital of North Durham. We have a centre for planned care in Bishop Auckland and provide care from community hospitals in Chester-le-Street, Shotley Bridge, Barnard Castle, Sedgefield and Weardale as well as over 80 other community based settings and providing care in patients' homes.

At County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust our aim is to always deliver excellent care with compassion to deliver the highest quality of care our patients deserve. We value the personal skills, experiences and qualities that individuals bring to the Trust; creating an inclusive working environment to attract talented people who feel motivated, involved and able to influence the future direction of our services.

We particularly welcome applications from disabled and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates as BAME and disabled people are currently under-represented

Full Job Descriptions can be found in the adverts supporting documents

Date posted

29 June 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£22,383 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Bank

Working pattern

Flexible working

Reference number

C9439-23-0442

Job locations

Darlington Memorial Hospital NHS Trust

Hollyhurst Road

Darlington

County Durham

DL3 6HX

Job description

Job responsibilities

You will work as part of the physiotherapy team across a wide variety of specialty areas providing assistance in delivering a rehabilitation service to a client group or individual.

You will provide support and assistance to qualified physiotherapy staff clinically and administratively to ensure highest standards of quality and efficiency of care.

You will build upon clinical skills, knowledge and experience through participation within the continuing professional development programme.

You will work with access to supervision and guidance of a qualified senior member of staff.

Job description

Job responsibilities

You will work as part of the physiotherapy team across a wide variety of specialty areas providing assistance in delivering a rehabilitation service to a client group or individual.

You will provide support and assistance to qualified physiotherapy staff clinically and administratively to ensure highest standards of quality and efficiency of care.

You will build upon clinical skills, knowledge and experience through participation within the continuing professional development programme.

You will work with access to supervision and guidance of a qualified senior member of staff.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

GCSE English.
Evidence of working with people in care setting

Desirable

Experience of work in variety of care settings or community work

Experience

Essential

Evidence of ability to work in a team.

Desirable

Experience in other therapy settings.

Special Skills and Knowledge

Essential

Evidence of Good listening skills
Evidence of Good communication skills (verbal and written)
Basic IT skills.

Special Requirements

Desirable

Ability to meet the physical demands of the post.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

GCSE English.
Evidence of working with people in care setting

Desirable

Experience of work in variety of care settings or community work

Experience

Essential

Evidence of ability to work in a team.

Desirable

Experience in other therapy settings.

Special Skills and Knowledge

Essential

Evidence of Good listening skills
Evidence of Good communication skills (verbal and written)
Basic IT skills.

Special Requirements

Desirable

Ability to meet the physical demands 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.

Employer details

Employer name

County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Darlington Memorial Hospital NHS Trust

Hollyhurst Road

Darlington

County Durham

DL3 6HX

Employer's website

https://www.cddft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Darlington Memorial Hospital NHS Trust

Hollyhurst Road

Darlington

County Durham

DL3 6HX

Employer's website

https://www.cddft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)