About this role
Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and motivated Physiotherapy Support Workers to join Bristol Foundation Trust one of the UK's largest NHS Hospital Trusts.
Based at the Southmead Site. You will play an important role in supporting patients to regain their mobility, function and confidence following illness, accidents or operations, helping them to achieve greater independence and return home safely.
This is an excellent opportunity to gain experience within a supportive multidisciplinary team and contribute to delivering high-quality patient care.
Main duties of the job
As a Physiotherapy Support Worker, you will:
Work with a wide variety of patients across wards. Support physiotherapists to deliver rehabilitation programmes and promote patients' independence. Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team to facilitate safe and timely discharge home.Receive support and training from experienced physiotherapy colleagues. Gain valuable experience within one of the UK's largest NHS Trusts The Successful Candidate Will Have:
Previous experience in healthcare, the NHS or a similar social care setting. An NVQ Level 3 qualification, or equivalent knowledge and experience. Experience of working effectively as part of a team. Good organisational skills and the ability to manage their own workload. Experience of working under indirect supervision. Please note that this vacancy may close early should a high volume of applications be received.
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About us
Bristol NHS Foundation Trust brings together more than 28,000 staff to deliver over 160 clinical services across thirteen hospital locations, operating from three main sites at Southmead, Bristol city centre and Weston.
With an annual turnover of £2.3 billion, we are now one of the largest NHS trusts in the United Kingdom. Our hospitals are spread across Bristol and Weston, join us and you can enjoy the very best of both worlds; city living within a stone's throw of the countryside or beside the seaside, both with easy access to all that theSouth Westhas to offer.
Bristol NHS Foundation Trust values all people as individuals. As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit and retain a workforce which represents the rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them. Anonymous information will be used from your application in order to ensure we're meeting our pledge.
Job description Job responsibilities We are the regional Major Trauma Centre, and an internationally recognised centre of excellence in a range of services and major specialties. Our vision is that by enabling our teams to be the best that they can be, we will provide exceptional healthcare, personally delivered. We commit to treating each patient as an individual with respect and dignity, aiming to deliver excellent clinical outcomes and a first-class experience for everyone who uses our services. Bristol Foundation Trust values all people as individuals. We aim to be an anti-discriminatory organisation and are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We welcome applicants from all underrepresented groups.
Please refer to the attached Job Description for a full list of roles & responsibilities.
Treating patients referred by physiotherapists. Tasks include organising and implementing physical treatment sessions from treatment protocols, monitoring patient progress. Monitoring patients response to physiotherapy programs, evaluating outcomes and adapting input as appropriate, working with patients towards their recovery and discharge Liaising with therapy staff and other members of the multidisciplinary team Supporting the administration to therapy teams with ordering of equipment data input and referral
Person Specification
Education/Training/Qual Essential
GCSE grade A- C (grade 4 and above) or equivalent in Maths and English Completion of Level 3 RQF, NVQ, SCQF/ appropriate level apprenticeship in Healthcare (or the desire to work towards) Good standard of secondary education to GCSE level Evidence of a continued desire to learn and develop self
Work Experience Essential
Prior experience as a support worker Experience of working in a health or social care setting
Desirable
Experience of working in a hospital-based environment
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities Essential
Effective and appropriate communication skills both written and verbal Good time management including punctuality and ability to prioritise workloads Able to work flexibly by using own initiative under the guidance of a registered professional Ability to work effectively as part of a team Basic IT skills, word, email, keyboard
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship 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).
Employer details Employer name Bristol NHS Foundation Trust
Address Southmead Hospital
Southmead Road, Westbury-on-Trym
Bristol
BS10 5NB
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.nbt.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)