About this role
Job summary
Are you an experienced Physiotherapy Assistant with an interest in Neurology? Would you like an opportunity to develop your skills in this area?
An exciting maternity leave cover opportunity has arisen to join the Physical Disability Physiotherapy Service (PDPS) as a Band 4 Physiotherapy Assistant.
This will be a secondment or fixed-term post for an initial 6-month period (there may be an opportunity to extend this).
PDPS are a community-based, specialist neuro-physiotherapy service working with adults living with long-term and complex neurological conditions.
The post holder will work alongside specialist Physiotherapists to deliver a high-quality service to individuals within a variety of community settings including individual's homes, online, in gyms etc.
The post holder will work primarily in the South of Oxfordshire with a base at Abingdon Community Hospital.A valid UK driving license with access to a suitable work vehicle is essential. This position is part time for 18.75 hours per week. The core service currently runs from Monday to Friday 08:30 - 16:30 (flexibility within the week to work the hours).
Main duties of the job
oTo work alone in a variety of community settings with clients and carers, eg: home environment, sports centre, hospital clinic.
oTo complete independent assessments for review clients or for walking aid and small equipment provision.
oTo deliver effective physiotherapeutic intervention following management/ treatment plans prepared by the physiotherapist.
oTo organise and independently deliver exercise sessions/gymnasium sessions for clients in community settings or online in conjunction with the physiotherapist.
oTo demonstrate a clear understanding and apply the principles of self- management and personalised care within long-term disability management.
oTo show due regard for the client's physical and psychosocial needs and recognise change in the client's condition.
oTo accept responsibility for a clinical caseload, and to organise this effectively with due regard for clinical priorities and the geographical area covered.
oTo demonstrate well developed communication skills when working with clients, including those who have cognitive or speech problems, language or cultural differences and when dealing with sensitive or contentious issues.
oTo demonstrate well developed handling skills when treating clients.
oTo support the PDPS by carrying out administration tasks.
About us
Please note that this role will require us to undertake a DBS check as a part of your onboarding.
Oxford Health is a great place to work and to be able to showcase the best of yourself when making an application please read the "candidate guide to making an application" and ensure your supporting statement is tailored to the role you are applying for and addresses any essential criteria.
As a Trust we provide physical, mental health and social care for people of all ages across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Swindon, Wiltshire, Bath and Northeast Somerset. Our services are delivered at community bases, hospitals, clinics and people's homes, delivering care as close to home as possible. Our vision is that no matter who you are or where you are, you will tell us that you receive: "Outstanding care delivered by an outstanding team"
Our values are: "Caring, safe and excellent"
We offer a wide range of benefits designed to support your career and wellbeing. These include:
o Opportunities for career progressiono Access to tailored individual and Trust wide learning and developmento 27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days with continuous serviceo NHS Discount across a wide range of shops, restaurants and retailerso Competitive pension schemeo Lease car schemeo Cycle to work schemeo Employee Assistance Programmeo Mental Health First Aiderso Staff networking and support groups hosted by our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion team
Job description Job responsibilities
We hope that the advert has given you a clear understanding of the skills we are seeking and the opportunity at hand. You will need to use the supporting statement element of your application form to demonstrate your suitability for this role and you should refer to the job description, person specification and the guidance notes attached to this role to help you tailor your application.
The essential and desirable criteria will be used to shortlist for interview and you should ensure that you refer to these within your application to increase your chances of being selected for interview.
We are aware that some candidates may choose to use AI tools to support their application. We kindly remind applicants that submissions should remain an honest and accurate representation of their experience and must take care to ensure the use of AI tools does not generate an application that does not accurately reflect their knowledge, skills and values.
Person Specification
Experience Essential
Experience as a rehabilitation / therapy assistant
Desirable
Working with people with a neurological condition Working alone in a community setting
Qualifications Essential
Relevant NVQ/B Tech/A levels OR Relevant prior experience in a health setting
Desirable
Additional relevant training or work experience in field.
Knowledge Essential
Understanding of the self-management approach to condition management
Desirable
Understanding of the principles of exercise prescription
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.
Employer details Employer name Oxford Health NHS Trust
Address Abingdon Community Hospital
Marcham Road
Abingdon
OX141AG
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.oxfordhealth.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)