About this role
Job summary
We believe Provide is a great place to work, with a vision of providing a range of outstanding services to transform lives by treating, caring and educating people.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Physiotherapy Assistant Practitioner to join the Musculoskeletal (MSK) Physiotherapy Team at Provide Community Interest Company (CIC), based at Braintree Community Hospital. Working under the supervision of qualified Physiotherapists, you will support the delivery of rehabilitation programmes for patients with a wide range of musculoskeletal conditions, through both individual and group-based rehabilitation.
Main duties of the job
o Work under the management of Physiotherapists within the Musculoskeletal Therapy Team and be responsible for the effective management of own caseload.
o Assess, plan and implement rehabilitation programmes to a delegated patient caseload, working towards SMART rehabilitation goals.
o Deliver rehabilitation to people in the most appropriate clinical and community setting for example, outpatient clinical setting, exercise classes, gym environment or virtually.
o Assess response to therapy programmes and make judgements about appropriate action, adapting intervention to meet the clinical need or identifying when input from a registered clinician is required.
o Implement agreed tailored exercise and other therapy programmes to enable the patient to achieve their rehabilitation goals.
o Provide advice and education to optimise health, wellbeing and to promote better self- management of a condition.
o To accept delegated patients from Physiotherapists and deliver treatment programmes according to agreed care plans, protocols and clinical guidelines.
o To work independently within defined competencies while maintaining regular communication with the supervising Physiotherapist and wider MSK team
About us
Provide is a Community Interest Company (social enterprise). We deliver a broad range of health and social care services in the community, and are committed to making sure that they are safe, responsive and of high quality. Provide is owned by its employees and has primarily social objectives. Any profits we make are reinvested into the local community or back into delivering services.
We work from a variety of community settings, such as community hospitals, community clinics, schools, nursing homes and primary care settings, as well as within people's homes to provide more than 40 services to children, families and adults across Essex, Dorset, East Anglia and the North of England.
A highly respected, award winning health and social care provider. We expect our staff to demonstrate and uphold our values at all times:
Vision: Transforming Lives
Values: Care, Innovation and Compassion
Mission: An ambitious, employee owned social enterprise, growing in size and influence. We transform lives by treating, caring and educating people.
Provide is an equal opportunity employer committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives and skills, proud to have LGBT+ and Ethnic Minority Networks.
We welcome applicants from underrepresented groups. If you have the skills and experience for the job, please apply regardless of your background.
Eligible for NHS Pension
Job description Job responsibilities For further information about this role, including the main responsibilities and essential requirements, please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social care, Therapy Support, Rehab or equivalent experience Evidence of relevant continuing professional development and training
Desirable
Care Certificate
Experience Essential
Experience working as a Therapy Assistant, Physiotherapy Assistant, Rehabilitation Assistant or similar role within a healthcare setting. Experience supporting patients with exercise programmes and rehabilitation activities. Experience working effectively within a multidisciplinary team
Desirable
Previous experience working within an MSK Physiotherapy service. Experience leading exercise classes or rehabilitation groups. Experience undertaking delegated follow-up appointments. Experience using SystmOne or other NHS electronic patient record systems.
Knowledge Essential
Understanding of musculoskeletal (MSK) conditions and rehabilitation principles. Understanding of the role and responsibilities of Physiotherapists and Therapy Assistants. Awareness of professional boundaries and when to seek support from a registered clinician.
Desirable
Knowledge of behaviour change techniques and self-management approaches.
Skills Essential
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to organise and prioritise workload effectively. Competent IT skills, including Microsoft Office and electronic patient record systems. Ability to deliver exercise programmes in both one-to-one and group settings.
Desirable
Full UK driving licence and access to a car
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 Provide CIC
Address Braintree Community Hospital
Chadwick Drive
Braintree
CM7 2AL
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.provide.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)