Job summary
Our MSK Physiotherapy Service is looking for a highly
motivated and passionate Physiotherapy Assistant with the relevant skills to
join our friendly and supportive Outpatient Team at Sedgefield Community
Hospital.
We are looking for applicants with a keen interest in
supporting rehabilitation and enhancing patient care in an MSK outpatient
setting. This exciting opportunity will allow you to work with a diverse group
of patients with a variety of conditions, both as part of a team and also
independently. You will be able to provide skilled support work in delivering
rehabilitation to patients and be able to feedback or discuss with the team as
needed.
Main duties of the job
Your role will include assisting
patients to regain as much functional independence as possible through working
on a patient rehabilitation goal approach. The post holder will be able to use
skills to carry out simple assessments, follow pathways and deliver exercise
plans within the scope of the job role.
The role requires the successful
candidate to work as part of a team to manage a designated workload (within a
scope of practice), maintain appropriate records, and accept accountability and
responsibility for their own actions.
The role also includes working
with qualified physiotherapists to deliver rehabilitation in the gym
environment for Total Knee replacement groups, Escape Pain programme and other
lower limb sessions.
Duties will addionally invove:
To undertake administrative and
some house-keeping duties to support the Therapy Service.
To accept patients within a scope
of practice and carry own patient caseload
Deliver rehabilitation programmes
prescribed by qualified members of the team
Demonstrating to patients how to
use mobility aids
Contributing to the day to day
running of the department including cleaning equipment and daily checks.
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
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.
We particularly welcome applications from disabled and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates as BAME and disabled people are currently under-represented
We are unable to offer sponsorship for roles that do not require a professional registration, to apply you must have Right to Work in the United Kingdom. If you are in the UK on a VISA please ensure you have no restrictions that would prevent you from taking this post
Full Job Descriptions can be found in the adverts supporting documents
Job description
Job responsibilities
As a dynamic and supportive team, we offer a wide range of
learning opportunities to help you consolidate your skills and develop within
your role. You will be supported by qualified physiotherapists of various
experience levels from junior physiotherapists to extended scope practitioners.
Equally, you will be required to support the team in both clinical and
administrative duties. You will be required to write notes and access and use a
selection of systems for activities such as ordering of equipment. Our team is
very committed to providing regular in-service training which you are encouraged
to participate in building on your learning and development.
The MSK physiotherapy service has
worked closely with County Durham CCG to commission an integrated MSK service
(CD IMS) for County Durham and Durham Dales, Easington & Sedgefield
patients (DDES). The CD IMS pathway provides a single point of access to the
full spectrum of MSK services from routine physiotherapy to specialist
physiotherapy and orthopaedics.
ou will have opportunity to be involved with quality
improvement projects led by our ESP & FCP clinical interest groups
This post based in Sedgefield
Community Hospital, and to cover duties at Peterlee Health Centre. However you
may be occasionally required to cover sites in the Durham Dales and Easington
region.
Job description
Job responsibilities
As a dynamic and supportive team, we offer a wide range of
learning opportunities to help you consolidate your skills and develop within
your role. You will be supported by qualified physiotherapists of various
experience levels from junior physiotherapists to extended scope practitioners.
Equally, you will be required to support the team in both clinical and
administrative duties. You will be required to write notes and access and use a
selection of systems for activities such as ordering of equipment. Our team is
very committed to providing regular in-service training which you are encouraged
to participate in building on your learning and development.
The MSK physiotherapy service has
worked closely with County Durham CCG to commission an integrated MSK service
(CD IMS) for County Durham and Durham Dales, Easington & Sedgefield
patients (DDES). The CD IMS pathway provides a single point of access to the
full spectrum of MSK services from routine physiotherapy to specialist
physiotherapy and orthopaedics.
ou will have opportunity to be involved with quality
improvement projects led by our ESP & FCP clinical interest groups
This post based in Sedgefield
Community Hospital, and to cover duties at Peterlee Health Centre. However you
may be occasionally required to cover sites in the Durham Dales and Easington
region.
Person Specification
Special Requirements
Essential
- Ability to travel to meet the requirements of the post
Desirable
- Experience of SystmOne for clinical note keeping. Experience of EPR
Special Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- CPD diary to include evidence of reflective practice, training and clinical experience
- Assistant-level skills within the chosen speciality
- Ability to organise and prioritise.
- Ability to present information, written and orally, in a clear and logical manner
- Basic IT skills
- Able to carry out basic stock checks of equipment.
Desirable
- Advanced IT skills.
- Experience of SystmOne Clinical System, Cardea and EPR
Qualifications
Essential
- Experience of working as a Band 2 therapy assistant or relevant role.
- Learning to NVQ III level in healthcare related area or equivalent.
Desirable
- Additional exercise or rehabilitation based qualifications or course attendances.
Experience
Essential
- Basic competency training in: mobility assessment, objective measures, progression of mobility and exercises, stair assessment, gym classes, & individual exercise programmes
- Theoretical and practical training to NVQ III level.
Desirable
- Able to use own initiative.
- Experience of clients with a range of neurological and musculoskeletal
- conditions.
- Experience of teaching groups.
Person Specification
Special Requirements
Essential
- Ability to travel to meet the requirements of the post
Desirable
- Experience of SystmOne for clinical note keeping. Experience of EPR
Special Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- CPD diary to include evidence of reflective practice, training and clinical experience
- Assistant-level skills within the chosen speciality
- Ability to organise and prioritise.
- Ability to present information, written and orally, in a clear and logical manner
- Basic IT skills
- Able to carry out basic stock checks of equipment.
Desirable
- Advanced IT skills.
- Experience of SystmOne Clinical System, Cardea and EPR
Qualifications
Essential
- Experience of working as a Band 2 therapy assistant or relevant role.
- Learning to NVQ III level in healthcare related area or equivalent.
Desirable
- Additional exercise or rehabilitation based qualifications or course attendances.
Experience
Essential
- Basic competency training in: mobility assessment, objective measures, progression of mobility and exercises, stair assessment, gym classes, & individual exercise programmes
- Theoretical and practical training to NVQ III level.
Desirable
- Able to use own initiative.
- Experience of clients with a range of neurological and musculoskeletal
- conditions.
- Experience of teaching groups.
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
Sedgefield Community Hospital
Salters Lane
Sedgefield
Stockton-on-tees
Cleveland
TS21 3EE
Employer's website
https://www.cddft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
