Sports And Exercise Therapist

Job summary Weare seeking to recruit highly motivated, enthusiastic Sports and ExerciseTherapists to join our patient-focused and forward-thinking DGS (Dartford,Gravesham and Swanley) MSK Service.
To succeed you must have excellent communication skills and a flexible, proactive approach to delivering first class musculoskeletal services.
Experience within the Health/Fitness industry is desirable but further training will be done in post.
Main duties of the job To carry out clinical duties that will include delivery of routine treatment programmes and activities, supervision and direction of clients and where appropriate their carers or relatives in relation to their treatment programme.To deliver class based rehabilitation programmes within the community setting.Access to advice and support from qualified staff is routinely provided and clinical work is routinely evaluated.
Supervision takes the form of regular formal and informal training, clinical reasoning sessions and case conferences.To administer appropriate equipment and aids as delegated by clinical staff.To support patients when practicing therapeutic/ rehabilitation activities as delegated by clinical staff.To undertake administrative and cleaning duties as appropriate for the identified clinical area.
About us We're an independent healthcare provider, with established roots in muscular-skeletal health and diagnostics, founded by expert NHS clinicians who recognised a way to improve things.Our approach means that whether it's speed, flexibility, efficiency or quality, every aspect has been carefully considered to surpass expectations.
This is why we've been a trusted partner of the NHS for over ten years, and the provider of choice for countless private patients.We work with integrity.
When it comes to collaboratively delivering care, relationships are key.
Whether we're interacting with each other, our partners or our patients, we're always open and honest.
Every key decision is based on clear process and informed by evidence.We act with empathy.
Everyone who is here, is here because they care about people.
We always try and put ourselves in the shoes of whomever we're interacting with and treat people with compassion and consideration.We inspire with passion.
It's hard work, but we absolutely love what we do.
There's no room for a half-hearted approach to healthcare, it requires dedication, and that's what everyone here has.
A Healthshare employee is enthusiastic, with a verve and panache that inspires others around them.Benefits: 25 days annual leave (plus Bank Holidays) and option to buy/sell Private Healthcare (Benenden) Company Pension Scheme Life Assurance Blue Light Card Refer a Friend Scheme CPD Opportunities Wagestream Reward Gateway Cycle to Work Scheme Smart Tech EV Car Scheme Job description Job responsibilities GeneralTo assist in the delivery of lifestyle and condition management activity classes To promote lifestyle change and health benefits of activity both within service and at organised events related to service promotion To assist in the maintenance of departmental records.
To be responsible for own records of treatments performed and to collect statistics, as required.
To attend departmental meetings as required.
To help with reception and clerical duties as identified in each clinical area.
To ensure that the department environment is maintained as required at all times including equipment storage, mobility aid requirements and cleanliness of clinical areas as identified.
This job description is in no way meant to be restrictive and from time to time other duties may be requested.Communication and Relationship SkillsTo communicate rehabilitation related information effectively with patients and carers, tact, and reassurance will be required.
Informed consent must be gained prior to treatment.
There is a requirement to maintain appropriate and meaningful treatment documentation in accordance with Trust and professional guidelines.
Barriers to effective communication will regularly be evident.
These will include cognitive impairment, altered perception as well as physical impairments related to condition or age.
Appropriate solutions to address the issues should be explored.
Support with difficult communication issues will be available from clinical staff.Analytical and Judgement SkillsAnalysis and judgement will be involved in evaluating the patients response to treatment.
Future treatment planning will be based on clients response to activity and good observation skills are important, analysis and treatment planning will be directed by qualified staff.
There will also be a responsibility to observe any deterioration or unexpected change in the clients condition and report this back to qualified staff in a timely and appropriate manner.
The post holder will have awareness of their own capability and capacity and the limitations of their role.
This may include advising others that they do not have the necessary skills or training to undertake a delegated task.Planning and Organisational SkillsTo plan and organise own day to day tasks considering patient availability and need of qualified therapy staff.
To be an active member as appropriate of any in-service training programme by attendance and presentation at staff meetings, tutorials, and training sessions.Physical skillsAbility to demonstrate activities including washing and dressing, gait re-education, use of equipment and aids.Responsibility for Patient CareTo deliver AHP treatment programmes and activities.
To take responsibility for delegated client activities and safety.
To evaluate the patients understanding in order to gain valid informed consent and have the ability to work within a legal framework with patients who lack capacity to consent to treatment.Responsibility for Policy/Service developmentTo contribute to discussions regarding service development, quality initiatives and clinical service practices.Responsibility for Financial and Physical ResourcesTo be responsible for ensuring the effective selection and safe use of equipment and aids.
Will check mobility and other equipment for safety and signs of deterioration and where appropriate take responsibility for arranging replacement equipment.
To monitor stock and order supplies.Responsibility for Human ResourcesTo demonstrate own activities to other staff students and visitors may provide practical training to other less experienced staff.Responsibility for Information ResourcesTo maintain accurate, comprehensive and up to date documentation, in line with legal and service requirements.
To contribute to the collection of business related information in order to inform service development and priorities.
To take responsibility for storage and preparation of any relevant patient related information.Responsibility for Research and DevelopmentTo contribute to relevant service, professional or trust wide audits and research projects within appropriate clinical services.
To be actively involved in the collection of appropriate data and statistics for departmental purposes.
To maintain own continuous personal development (CPD) by undertaking relevant training and competency activitiesFreedom to ActTo follow departmental procedures and treatment plans will work within established guidelines, supervision will be available from Therapy colleagues.Clinical GovernanceAll staff with clinical responsibilities are expected to work within the clinical governance arrangements agreed by Healthshare.
This is through an established framework through which clinical staff are continuously accountable for improving the quality of services and safeguarding high standards of care by creating an environment in which excellent care will flourish.
All clinical staff are expected to maintain appropriate knowledge about, and involvement in, agreed strategies and programmes to continually improve their standards of clinical care through:Patient and user involvement Assisting with the management of risk and complaints Assisting with clinical effectiveness and audit programmes Continuous Professional Development.
Assisting physiotherapy staff with clinical research that is in accordance with DoH Governance requirementsSupporting InformationThere will be a frequent requirement to undertake manual handling activities and support clients during rehabilitation tasks.Key valuesCommitment to working as part of integrated multidisciplinary team Commitment to demonstrating a high standard of professional behaviour and encouraging others to do the same Commitment to holistic approach in the care of an identified clinical group.
Commitment to enablement and integration of this client group into the wider social community.Values, drivers and motivatorsCaring about what we do.
Respecting and valuing each other Listening in order to improve (always seeking to improve) Always doing what we can to be helpfulProviding support by:Working in partnership and responding to local needs Respecting Differences: Building on similarities.
Empowering people to be involved in decisions about how we provide care Encouraging others to behave respectfully in line with our values Suggesting Values Behaviours to influence and perform efficiently in line with our brand.Health and SafetyTo ensure that the agreed safety procedures are carried out and to be aware of the responsibilities placed on employees under the Health and Safety at Work Act.
To maintain a safe environment for employees and visitors at all times.Data protectionThis post has a confidential aspect.
You are required to obtain, process and/or use information held on a computer in a fair and lawful way.
You should hold data only for the specific registered purpose and not to use or disclose data only to authorise persons or organisations as instructed.
Breaches of confidence in relation to data will result in disciplinary action which may involve dismissal.Equal OpportunitiesIt is our aim to ensure that no job applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of sex, race, colour, nationality or ethnic or national origins, or is placed at a disadvantage by conditions or requirements which cannot be shown to be justifiable.
To this end Healthshare has an EqualOpportunities Policy and it is for each employee to contribute to its success.No smoking policyHealthshare operate a no smoking policy and in accordance with this policy smoking is positively discouraged and permitted in certain designated areas.ConfidentialityAll information concerning patients/clients and staff must be treated as strictly confidential at all times.
Person Specification Qualifications Essential Educated to GCSE Level or equivalent.
Maths and English at C or above or equivalent qualification/demonstrable experience Degree in Sports and Exercise Therapy or equivalent Willingness to undertake relevant departmental training in order to achieve required clinical competencies Desirable Educated to NVQ 3 Level or equivalent in a relevant related field ( access to health care) Portfolio evidence of relevant learning Qualifications within the health and fitness industry Experience Essential Detailed understanding of the role of a Therapy Assistant Awareness of what is important to a patient Practical awareness of issues affecting patient safety and risk Basic understanding of Health & wellbeing Proficient in computer use and IT skills Desirable Experience in a care setting delivering class based programmes Experience of responsibility for decision making Experience of working as part of a health or social care team or other multi disciplinary team Knowledge and Skills Essential Possess a range of communication skills, both written and verbal Ability to keep accurate and legible patient notes or other relevant documentation Understand of the legal responsibilities of the post and the professional guidelines associated with clinical duties Ability to organise, prioritise and take responsibility for own workload