Job summary
This is an exciting opportunity to join a Swansea Bay University Health Board. The Exercise and Lifestyle Program (ELP) is a fairly new service. Its sits within the Musculoskeletal services. The role provides clinical and some admin support for Out patient and community Lifestyle clinics.. ELP clinics will be held across Neath Port Talbot and Swansea Bay settings. The post holder will be primarily be working as part of the Exercise and Lifestyle MDT OPD clinics. Providing the clinicians and MDT members with clinical and some support. As part of the role there will be direct patient contact and requirement to complete basic patient health measurements under the guidance of a qualified Physiotherapist. This role is predominantly a clinical support role, but will also cover some clerical duties across the service.
Main duties of the job
- To work within the physiotherapy team and assist in the delivery of the physiotherapy service to patients, with or without direct supervision of the physiotherapist, within all areas of the physiotherapy service.
- To undertake agreed treatment programmes with individual clients/patients following assessment by a physiotherapist.
- To maintain clinical records and report accurately to others
- To undertake aspects of assessment and delivery of treatment within agreed parameters, following assessment by the physiotherapist.
- To carry out all administrative duties, in relation to departmental needs and maintenance of records (paper and electronic) and statistical information.
- To develop skills and knowledge through participation in training and development opportunities
- To participate in CPD and develop skills and knowledge through participation in the service training scheme.
- To work with other physiotherapy assistants to meet the needs of the service.
- To work across the Health Board and travel between SBU Health Board sites as required to support service delivery.
About us
We believe staff are our best asset and wewant you to be happy and confident about starting your career here in Swansea Bay University Health Board.
As one of the biggest healthcare groups in the UK we can offer a wealth of professional training and development opportunities in an innovative, forward-thinking organisation.
You might be a nurse ordoctor, maybe you specialise in a health science/therapy or can offer skills in one of our support services - wehave a job for you.
There are also apprenticeships, work placementsand volunteering roles available.
We are an inclusive employer and welcome applications from everyone whatever their sex; religion or belief; race; age; sexual orientation; gender identity or, whether they are pregnant or have recently been on maternity leave, married or are in a civil partnership; or, whether they are disabled.
Our values - Caring For Each Other, Working Together and Always Improving, show thatour commitment to equality is at the heart of everything we do.
If you want excellent career and training opportunities while living on the doorstep of some of Europe's most spectacular scenery,with all the benefits of a thriving and cosmopolitan city - look no further.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac
Job description
Job responsibilities
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac
Person Specification
Qualifications and/or Knowledge
Essential
- oMinimum of Qualification Credit Framework - QCF Level 2 (formally NVQ Level 2) in Health
- oHas the equivalent knowledge, skills and experience acquired through induction and on the job training and willing to complete QCF qualification within agreed timeframe
- oComputer literacy / IT skills and knowledge.
Desirable
- oQualification Credit Framework - QCF Level 2 (formally NVQ Level 2) in Health
- oAdministration qualification
- oIT qualification
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of communication skills suitable for post
- Willing to undertake further learning specific to role
- Evidence of maintaining their personal development
- Demonstrates an understanding of the scope of the role within a team
- Knowledge and understanding of the Code of Conduct for Healthcare Support Workers in Wales
- Knowledge of the fundamentals aspects of care and the importance of the promotion of health and wellbeing
- Understands the principles of confidentiality
- Understands the principles of consent prior to undertaking care
- Understanding of when to seek advice and escalate to the appropriate registered professional for expert help and advice
- Understanding of the Health Board's Values and Behaviour Framework
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working/caring in a health or social care environment
- Experience of communicating with a variety of people
Aptitude and Abilities
Essential
- Caring, compassionate attitude to patients and clients
- Able to communicate effectively with patients/relatives and carers and all members of the multi-disciplinary team
- Able to undertake specific procedures involving physical skills commensurate with practice area
- Excellent Organisation skills
- Ability to work effectively as a team player under appropriate supervision, and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
- Able to organise self and others to achieve delegated task
- Able to effectively and appropriately escalate concerns to reduce risk and promote patient safety.
- Ability to deal with non routine and unpredictable nature of the workload and individual patient contact.
- Able to travel between Health Board sites to support service delivery
Person Specification
Qualifications and/or Knowledge
Essential
- oMinimum of Qualification Credit Framework - QCF Level 2 (formally NVQ Level 2) in Health
- oHas the equivalent knowledge, skills and experience acquired through induction and on the job training and willing to complete QCF qualification within agreed timeframe
- oComputer literacy / IT skills and knowledge.
Desirable
- oQualification Credit Framework - QCF Level 2 (formally NVQ Level 2) in Health
- oAdministration qualification
- oIT qualification
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of communication skills suitable for post
- Willing to undertake further learning specific to role
- Evidence of maintaining their personal development
- Demonstrates an understanding of the scope of the role within a team
- Knowledge and understanding of the Code of Conduct for Healthcare Support Workers in Wales
- Knowledge of the fundamentals aspects of care and the importance of the promotion of health and wellbeing
- Understands the principles of confidentiality
- Understands the principles of consent prior to undertaking care
- Understanding of when to seek advice and escalate to the appropriate registered professional for expert help and advice
- Understanding of the Health Board's Values and Behaviour Framework
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working/caring in a health or social care environment
- Experience of communicating with a variety of people
Aptitude and Abilities
Essential
- Caring, compassionate attitude to patients and clients
- Able to communicate effectively with patients/relatives and carers and all members of the multi-disciplinary team
- Able to undertake specific procedures involving physical skills commensurate with practice area
- Excellent Organisation skills
- Ability to work effectively as a team player under appropriate supervision, and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
- Able to organise self and others to achieve delegated task
- Able to effectively and appropriately escalate concerns to reduce risk and promote patient safety.
- Ability to deal with non routine and unpredictable nature of the workload and individual patient contact.
- Able to travel between Health Board sites to support service delivery
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).
