About this role
Job summary
We have an exciting opportunity for a Physiotherapy Assistant to support the delivery of our Neurological Physiotherapy Outpatient service.
The ESHT Rehabilitation strategy is focused on improving the quality and performance of our acute and community services to deliver high quality rehabilitation across East Sussex. This is a dynamic and changing environment, and the strategy is working to support our staff, teams and the organisation as a whole to make meaningful changes that bring about improvements in rehabilitation for the benefit of our population. The role of the band 3 Physiotherapy Assistant is key in delivering our strategy.
Main duties of the job
o To undertake specific support work to aid in the rehabilitation of patients either 1-2-1 or in a classroom exercise and education session.
o To support rehabilitation programmes following competency and training
o To assist the physiotherapists and technical Instructors with complex cases that requires two people to treat.
o To work unsupervised, reporting back on patient progress and informing the physiotherapist of any problems.
o To assist in the induction of new assistant staff, students, apprentice and junior physiotherapists.
o To accept patients referred by a physiotherapist and carry as own patient caseload. Monitor patient progression and make minor alterations to patient treatment programmes as required, according to competency-based protocols.
o To support data collection, audit and Health and Safety checks, including stock take, and equipment checks, cleaning and general department function.
o To work in a variety of settings e.g. clinics, gyms, acute and community settings.
About us
A wide range of staff benefits are available to our staff including staff development, enrolment in the NHS pension scheme, auto-enrolment to our Temporary Workforce Service, access to nurseries at EDGH and Conquest, staff restaurants and on-site staff accommodation.
In addition to an internal Occupational Health department, all staff also have access to free psychological support through our confidential Employee Assistance Programme which is available to staff 24 hours a day 7 days a week. Onsite parking is available from only £50 a year.
There has never been a better time to join East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust, submit your application today.
Job description Job responsibilities
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If you have any questions about this position please do not hesitate to contact us.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
GCSE grade 4 or GCE C and above Level 2 functional skills or health care support worker apprenticeship / NVQ level 2 in relevant subject Level 3 apprenticeship for example senior health care support worker or similar and / or NVQ level 3 in relevant subject or equivalent level of knowledge and experience Care Certificate qualification, or willingness to work towards and complete this.
Experience Essential
Experience in health or social care settings such as employment, work experience volunteering or placements
Desirable
Demonstrate the values of the NHS and commitment to personal and professional development
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities Essential
Demonstrating respect, kindness and empathy at all times Understanding of role boundaries and the importance of supervision and carrying out appropriately delegated tasks. Able to understand and follow procedures protocols and plans
Other Essential
Reliable work record Evidence that personal behaviour reflects Trust Values
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.
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Employer details Employer name East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust
Address Eastbourne District General Hospital
Kings Drive
Eastbourne
BN21 2UD
United Kingdom
Employer's website http://jobs.esht.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)