Job summary 1 post available- Full time fixed term/Secondment until 31st March 2026We areseeking an individual who is highly motivated to join our Medical Physiotherapy and Neurotherapy Teamas a Band 3 Physiotherapy Assistant.
The post would suit a motivated and enthusiasticindividual with the ability to work well as part of a team, ideally with prior assistantor healthcare experience although this is not essential.
Goodcommunication and time management are required to work within a busy inpatientenvironment across a variety of settings.
The caseload and duties will requireyou to provide therapy interventions and implement programmes of care devisedpredominantly by the Physiotherapists, training and a competency package areincluded in the role.
Aspart of this post you will be expected to be flexible in your working patternto cover a 7 day service across the Medical / Surgical Team as service needrequires.
At Barnsley we offerclinical supervision, staff support, professional development opportunities anda supportive working environment.
Barnsley is located withineasy access to the major cities of Sheffield and Leeds, and also benefits frombordering on the scenic Yorkshire Dales and Peak District National Park.
Main duties of the job You will be responsible for implementing therapy programs delegated bythe Physiotherapist to aid the rehabilitation ofpatient.You will carry your own caseload supervised or unsupervised and treatpatients according to set protocols monitoring patients progress and reportingback any changes to the appropriate Therapist.You will be responsible for clinically relevant administrative duties inBHNFT to ensure smooth service delivery.Youwill experience a comprehensive induction process and have access to learningopportunities and development, including the opportunity for apprenticeshiptraining to become a B4 assistant practitioner and/or a registeredpractitioner Our servicevalues leadership at all levels and you will be encouraged to play an activepart in service development and improvement, with a view to shaping effectivepatient care pathways and best practice The successfulapplicant will have excellent team working skills andpossess strong interpersonal and communication skills to work collaborativelywith colleagues and patients, as well as being able to work alone.Flexibilityof working times and practice is essential which will include 7 day working,weekend working.
We offer clinicalsupervision, staff support, professional development opportunities and asupportive working environment.
About us Please note that the Trust reserves the right to close aposition early.BarnsleyHospital NHS Foundation Trust is a high performing Trust achieving a Goodrating in our most recent Care Quality Commission (CQC) assessment andachieving significant progress in the delivery of our strategic objectives.
Weare proud of the commitment of our staff to ensuring a strong and sustainablefuture for this organisation which is highly valued by our local communities.Therehas never been a better time to join Barnsley Hospital.
It is moving at paceand a we can do this attitude is evident right through the organisation,where staff are engaged for change and committed to being part of the journeyto sustainability and growth.BarnsleyHospital NHS Foundation Trust is committed to promoting equality of opportunityand fair treatment to all applicants regardless of race, nationality, ethnicorigin, gender, marital status, mental or physical disability, religion orbelief, sexual orientation, age or offending history.The cost of the DBS(criminal records check) for Band 6 and above roles only will be met by thesuccessful candidate(s) through salary deduction.Certificates of SponsorshipFor individuals who may require sponsorship underthe skilled worker or health & care visa route please use the link below tocheck your eligibility Check if you need a UK visa - (, band2 roles are no longer eligible for sponsorship.
Job description Job responsibilities Please refer to the attachedJob Description and Person Specification for full details of the role andresponsibilities.
Person Specification Skills and Abilities Essential Communication skills written and verbal Ability to following instructions, but work on own initiative Ability to organise own workload Basic keyboard and administration skills Ability to work under time pressures and constraints Ability to work as part of a team Flexible worker Desirable Ability to instruct patients individually and in groups Ability to attain competencies Qualifications Essential GCSE English 9-4 or equivalent Working towards NVQ 3 or equivalent Desirable Other qualification/experience in relevant area Experience Essential Previous experience of working with people with a disability Desirable Administration/clerical experience Value-based questions Essential In around 100 words please describe what Equality & Diversity means to you and why they are important.
How do you ensure you build and sustain positive working relationships within the team?