About this role
Job summary
An opportunity has arisen for a full time Band 3 Physiotherapy Support Worker to join the Newport Physiotherapy Team. The post will be split between acute medical inpatients (3 days) in Royal Gwent Hospital and Neurophysiotherapy Outpatients (2 days) St Woolos Hospital.
We are seeking a strong team player with excellent communication skills, displaying the ability to effectively manage time and priorities.
You will work closely with a team of registered physiotherapists and HCSW providing clinical support to patients during their acute inpatient stay, optimising functional recovery and facilitating safe discharges into the community. In Neuro Physiotherapy Outpatients you will support the registered physiotherapists delivering different exercise groups and individual patient appointments. You will also support with non clinical aspects including administration and housekeeping.
Main duties of the job
The post is predominantly clinical. Under the delegation of Physiotherapists you will support patients rehabilitation journey. There is opportunity to hold your own delegated case load of patients exercise plans.
There will be an element of non-clinical duties attached to your role. This will include supporting with audits, basic administration and housekeeping duties, stock taking, and using computer based systems i.e. ordering of walking aids.
The Physiotherapy Service encourages staff development; you will be supported to complete the Agored Level 3 Diploma In Physiotherapy Support, which will enable you to manage your own designated caseload, delivering interventions under the supervision of a Physiotherapist. We have a structured personal appraisal system in place with annual reviews underpinned by the Knowledge and Skills Framework.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
About us
Aneurin Bevan University Health Board is a multi-award-winning NHS organisation with a passion for caring. The Health Board provides an exceptional workplace where you can feel trusted and valued. Whatever your specialty or stage in your career, we have opportunities for everyone to start, grow and build your career. The health board provides integrated acute, primary and community care serving a population of 650,000 and employing over 16,000 staff.
We offer a fantastic benefits package and extensive training and development opportunities with paid mandatory training, excellent in-house programmes, opportunities to complete recognised qualifications and professional career pathways including a range of management development programmes. We offer flexible working and promote a healthy work life balance, provide occupational health support and an ambitious plan for a Wellbeing Centre of Excellence to support you at work.
Aneurin Bevan University Health Board strives to be a diverse and inclusive workplace where we can ALL be ourselves. We particularly encourage applications from people who identify as Black, Asian or from a Minority Ethnic background, those who have a disability or impairment or are from the LGBTQ+ community and those who are underrepresented within the Health Board.
Job description Job responsibilities
Please note that we will NOT be accepting TEAMS Interviews for this post.
Informal visits or discussions about the post are welcomed.
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
Other requirements Essential
The physical ability to perform and cope with all aspects of manual handling as demanded by the job role Professional appearance Committment to participating in and completing the ABUHB physiotherapy Support Worker Training and Educaiton Framwork Commitment to life long learning and portfolio keeping The ability to move between sites wihtin the university health board or pateints' residences as demanded by the job role Clear reason for application for role. Clear, concise and relevant supporting information
Desirable
The ability to speak welsh
Skills & Knowledge Essential
Good communication skills both verbal and written when interacting with members of the team, other professionals, clients and their families The ability to work unsupervised, taking responsability for a delegated workload Problem solver Good organisational Skills The ability to work effectively in a team environment The ability to adapt to changes in work routine Evidence of initiative Good time management
Desirable
Working knowledge of specialised equipment appropriate to working area The ability to organise and particiapte in local in-service training sessions IT literate
Experience Essential
Previous experience in a health and /or social care environment or hold an appropriate qualification Sufficient specific experience as a physiotherapy assistant or other relevant support worker role
Desirable
Experience of working with groups of patients Experience of audit Experience of refelctive practice in patient care
Qualifications Essential
Good command of English Language and Basic Maths Relevant level of Aneurin Bevan University Health Board (ABUHB) Physiotherapy Support Worker Training and Education Framework Completed.
Desirable
GCSE or equivalent in Maths and English First Aid Certificate Appropriate Courses Appropriate NVQ or other relevant qualification
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 Aneurin Bevan University Health Board
Address Royal Gwent Hospital
Cardiff Road
Newport
NP20 2UB
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://abuhb.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)