AddressJob overview
An opportunity has arisen for a Band 3 Physiotherapy Assistant position.
As a Physiotherapy Assistant, you would be working in a role based in our Inpatients Service, which covers the specialities of Department of Medicine for the Elderly, Medicine, Orthopaedics, Surgery, Stroke and Neurosciences. Within any of these areas, you would be working with an experienced team treating a range of patients with diverse presentations. The role will require you to support the prevention of deconditioning of patients whilst they are in hospital and promote a re-ablement approach to patients' physical function whilst under the care of Physiotherapy.
The department and the team are friendly and dedicated towards the delivery of an excellent service for all our users as well as committed to service improvements. You will receive excellent training to develop new skills in order to be able to manage a delegated caseload of patients for functional progression and support the Physiotherapists with more complex patients.
Main duties of the job
To assist in physiotherapy and other Ward / department related duties as directed by, and under the supervision of a State Registered Physiotherapist.
Providing a high standard of assistance to Physiotherapy staff in Inpatient Services in Medical, Surgical, Stroke and Neurosurgery specialties (depending on clinical area).
This may include a rotational scheme that allows experience through the key areas of the role.
To assist Physiotherapists in joint treatments, following advice and indication of the Physiotherapist to obtain a safe and appropriate treatment environment.
To see patients referred by a Physiotherapist and carry own patient caseload.
To treat patients according to agreed treatment programmes, monitoring patient progression and making minor alterations to patient treatment programmes as required.
To frequently work unsupervised reporting back patient progress and informing Physiotherapists of any problems.
To complete team based training in order to obtain a base level of theoretical knowledge and to complete base level competency utilising the Physiotherapy Assistant competency pack.
Working for our organisation
Our Trust
Cambridge University Hospitals (CUH) NHS Foundation Trust comprises Addenbrooke’s Hospital and the Rosie Hospital in Cambridge. With over 12000 staff and over 1100 beds the priorities of the Trust focus on a quality service which is all about people – patients, staff and partners. Recognised as providing ‘outstanding’ care to our patients and rated ‘Good’ overall by the Care Quality Commissioner, is testament to the skill and dedication of the people who work here. CUH’s values – Together - Safe, Kind, Excellent – are at the heart of patient care, defining the way all staff work and behave. The Trust provides accessible high-quality healthcare for the local people of Cambridge, together with specialist services, dealing with rare or complex conditions for a regional, national and international population.
CUH is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community - a place where we can all be ourselves. We value our differences and fully advocate and support an inclusive working environment where every individual can fulfil their potential. We want to ensure our people are truly representative of all the communities that we serve. We welcome applications for all positions in the organisation irrespective of people’s age, disability, ethnicity, race, nationality, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership status, or pregnancy and maternity status or social economic background.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Apprenticeship opportunity
Staff in these roles may apply for the 4-year Physiotherapy Apprenticeship which we run in collaboration with our partner University. The programme is advertised internally only and recruited on an annual basis. Commencing in a Band 3 role will provide you with an opportunity to apply for the scheme in 2024.
We welcome applications for our Band 3 roles which will be interviewed for by means of a practical interview. Candidates need to be available on this day to attend a face-to-face assessment.
Please see the attached Applicant Information Pack (combined Job Description and Person Specification) for key duties and responsibilities.
The advert will close at midnight on 11 March 2024.
Interviews are due to be held in the week commencing 25 March 2024.
Benefits to you
We offer development opportunities and a wide range of benefits including on-site leisure facilities, shopping concourse, day nurseries and access to a great transport system with easy access to airports and rail travel.
Please note if you would like to discuss the required hours of this role further, you should approach the contact given. In some cases alternative working hours will be considered.
We welcome applications from the Armed Forces.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
Experience
Essential criteria
Experience in dealing with members of the public
Working as a team member
Working with indirect supervision
Desirable criteria
Working with individuals with a disability / illness including assisting with personal care activities
Working in health / caring setting
Working with Physiotherapists and/or Occupational Therapists
Working in project groups on service development
Knowledge
Essential criteria
Knowledge of the role of confidentiality within healthcare
Understanding of customer service
Self-directed learning
Knowledge of the role of a Physiotherapist
Desirable criteria
Knowledge of physical disability
Knowledge of how to use adaptive equipment to help those with physical disability
Knowledge of the Trust priorities
Knowledge of clinical governance and risk management
Skills
Essential criteria
Literacy and numeracy skills
Good organisational skills
Excellent inter-personal skills
Ability to use a range of communication methods
Ability to work independently but also collaboratively within a team
Ability to follow instructions / directions regarding tasks assigned
Good observation skills
Able to feedback effectively both verbally and in writing
Skills in managing work pressures
Effective time management
Seek guidance appropriately
Basic IT skills including the use of Microsoft office and email
Able to demonstrate empathy, motivate and persuade patients with impaired cognitive abilities or physical senses
Desirable criteria
Dealing with inappropriate behaviour
Able to adjust style of communication for those with communication difficulties, e.g. hearing loss
Managing resources, e.g. equipment stock levels
Service promotion
Additional Requirements
Essential criteria
Desirable criteria
Applicant requirements
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
