Physiotherapy Assistant

Job summary An opportunity has arisen within the MSK Physiotherapy Team for a Band 4 physiotherapy assistant.
We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic, motivated, compassionate team member to join our dynamic and forward thinking team.The post will spread across Leamington Rehab Hospital and Stratford Hospital.
The physio teams comprise of Technical Instructors, qualified clinical staff including First contact practitioners and Team Leads.The successful candidate will be given responsibility to support a variety of rehab classes, manage a caseload of elective and referred patients with autonomy and guidance from qualified physiotherapists.Although the majority of this role will be clinical, there will be some admin responsibilities where necessary.Previous experience in a Healthcare setting is essential.South Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust has a commitment to providing a seven day service and therefore there is a requirement to undertake weekend working.
Main duties of the job The role of requires delivery of high quality, caring and compassionate patient care.
The post holder will undertake assessment, implementation and evaluation of patient care needs for a defined group of patients under the indirect supervision of a registered professional in their specialist area.
The post holder is required to work as part of a team committed to delivering and improving a high standard of therapy within South Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust.
About us Come and join a Trust rated Outstanding by the CQC.
South Warwickshire NHS Foundation Trust have been rated as outstanding following our latest inspection by the CQC and we are recruiting new staff to come and help us improve even further.
We provide services across Warwickshire and beyond ranging from Hospitals in Warwick, Stratford-Upon-Avon, Leamington Spa, Rugby and Shipston-on Stour to Community Services across the county.
We are a progressive, expanding organisation with great ambition around improving quality, integrating pathways and delivering high levels of productivity.
Our values can be summed up in one sentence.
We are 'Trusted to provide safe, effective and compassionate care'.
Throughout the recruitment process you will be asked to think about how you demonstrate these values and how they impact on your work.
It doesn't matter what role you do, whether it is patient facing or not, we are all working in the same way with our values at the core.
Job description Job responsibilities Professional ValuesTo ensure Trust standards and values are maintained and monitored to improve the quality of care to all who come into contact with the services provided by South Warwickshire Foundation Trust.Ensure records and documentation are maintained, kept confidential, and meets appropriate Trust standards, and in line with the Data Protection Act.Demonstrates a positive and enthusiastic approach to their work in order to maintain high morale and motivation within the department.
Promoting a professional and positive working environment.To report any accidents or incidents via the DATIX incident reporting system and/or to an appropriate registered professional, ensuring an open and transparent culture.To adhere to the Trusts dress code policy, maintaining a smart appearance at all times.To adhere to the Trusts IT policies regarding e-mail and internet usage.To ensure children and adults and protected from abuse and avoidable harm and report any safeguarding concerns in accordance with Trust policies and procedures.Clinical PracticeTake responsibility for care and welfare of an defined caseload of patients/clients within your area of work.Continuously assess, implement and evaluate treatment, using appropriate programmes / methods of care agreed by a registered professional.To report to the registered professional any patient who gives cause for concern.Never undertake anything beyond your own level of competency.To ensure delivery of high quality care in accordance with Trust policies, procedures and guidelines.To accurately document all care delivered to patients, maintaining confidentiality at all times.Participate in activities to improve the quality, productivity and effectiveness of care in response to local and national policies and initiatives.To adhere to Infection Prevention and Control policies relevant to the area of work, demonstrating an understanding of cross infection.To support relatives as required demonstrating compassion and empathy.Provide supervision and support to junior support and care staff as required.Communications and Interpersonal RelationshipsWelcome patients, relatives and visitors to the clinical area, providing assistance, support and information where required, identifying individual needs and utilising a range of agreed communication mediums.Always introduce yourself in line with the Trust privacy and dignity promises and the principles of good customer service.Communicate effectively and professionally with the multi-disciplinary team to ensure that patient care is well planned, coordinated and communicated.Contribute to the reporting, handover and documentation of patient care maintaining confidentiality at all times.Use the Trust information support systems and other computer systems as required by the clinical area.Team WorkingTo act in a professional manner, and as a role model, at all times, leading by example to junior members of the team.Support and cooperate with the multidisciplinary team to ensure that all statutory and Trust regulations are complied with.Participate in research and audit as required by the multidisciplinary team to ensure standards of patient care are monitored and improved.Education, Training and Personal DevelopmentTo ensure attendance at mandatory training sessions infection control, resuscitation and moving and handling training.To complete the Trusts Clinical Support Worker Induction programme.To successfully complete the Care Certificate within 12 weeks of commencing employment.To ensure maintenance and development of individual competence knowledge and skill.As a competent practitioner, teach and provide supervision to appropriate junior staff.To participate in and undertake appropriate training and development activities including IT and clinical skills.Maintain up to date knowledge of changes in policies and procedures relevant to the post.
Person Specification Qualifications Essential Obtained an educational level of GCSE level A - C English and Maths or equivalent Minimum Foundation Degree in Health and Social Care or equivalent higher apprenticeship Care Certificate or willingness to work towards attaining it Experience Essential Significant experience in delivering care and working in a healthcare, people centred environment Experience working as part of a team Desirable Experience in supervising others at work Skills Essential Evidence of competence in patient assessment skills Evidence of specialist extended skills and competencies Evidence of regular updates and utilisation of specialist skills and competencies Able to implement and evaluate treatment Able to recognise when escalation to a registered professional is required Able to delegate work appropriately Good written, verbal and non-verbal communication skills Competent IT skills Able to present information, written and orally in an accurate clear and logical manner Ability to organise and prioritise workload Able to work autonomously Ability to write accurate and legibly in patient notes Desirable Experience of supervising others Personal Qualities Essential Able to work as part of a team Compassionate and caring nature Empathetic Reliable Other Essential Passes pre-employment checks Able to work flexibly over 24 hour period Able to carry out moderate to intense physical effort throughout the working day and carry out concurrent activities Able, with appropriate support, to work in an emotionally demanding environment