Physiotherapy Assistant Practitioner

Job summary

26.25 Hours per week

Due to partial retirement we are looking to recruit an enthusiastic Physiotherapy Assistant on a part-time basis who will work along side our existing Community Outpatient Physiotherapy team based at Redcar Primary Care Hospital delivering physiotherapy to the adult population in the Redcar vicinity.

You will be offered the opportunity to develop both clinical and administrative skills. There is a strong commitment to continuing professional development and we offer excellent clinical supervision, appraisal and opportunity to work closely with specialist MSK physiotherapists in a friendly and supportive environment.

We are looking for an applicant with a keen interest in the rehabilitation of patients.

The role may involve working at one of our 4 main sites.

Main duties of the job

You will give support to the qualified Physiotherapists to provide Physiotherapy treatment to patients attending the Physiotherapy and Hydrotherapy departments, assisting with classes and issuing walking aids.

The team works closely with the Orthopaedics, Musculoskeletal and Spinal Clinic teams

There may be an element of administrative support.

There may be occasions when you will be required to work at one of our other localities within the Tees area.

About us

South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and North Tees and Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust have come together to form University Hospitals Tees. As a result, post holders may be required to work across sites within both organisations.

Across University Hospitals Tees, our ambition is to be the best place to work, ensuring we have the right staff in the right roles at the right time to deliver outstanding patient care and experience.

We are committed to supporting our staff through an inclusive and supportive working environment, offering health and wellbeing initiatives, staff benefits, and opportunities for personal and professional development.

We support the 'Making Every Contact Count' approach to behaviour change in the promotion of health and wellbeing of individuals and communities.

Job responsibilities

Please see the full job description and person specification document(s) attached for main responsibilities of the role.

Person specification

Qualifications and Training

Essential

• To have achieved a good general education including English Language and Mathematics at key skills level
• Foundation Degree in Health and Social Care OR Equivalent Level 3 Qualification OR Level 3 Apprenticeship in relevant clinical care. OR Health and Science T-Level AND/OR Equivalent knowledge and experience in a range of clinical care duties equivalent to Level 3

Desirable

• such as short courses relevant to physiotherapy delivery.

Experience

Essential

• Substantial experience of working in a rehabilitation health care setting or an exercise environment

Knowldege and Skills

Essential

• Excellent interpersonal, communication and active listening skills. Ability to adopt appropriate styles and methods of communication.
• Time-keeping, planning and prioritisation skills.
• Basic IT skills to use electronic patient records and other Trust systems.
• Analytical and judgement skills to make decisions based on patient / service user interactions.
• Understanding of the importance of robust, accurate, clear, timely documentation. Attention to detail.
• Knowledge of Safeguarding. Understanding work-related boundaries.
• Awareness of GDPR and the need for confidentiality
• Basic Moving and Handling Skills.
• Ability to self direct further learning.

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES

Essential

• Insight into the need for effective team work.
• Flexibility
• Ability to deal with a wide range of people at all levels, including clients, carers, family, health and social care colleagues and other professionals.
• Caring and empathetic.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Motivated and with a pro-active approach.
• Committed to providing high quality patient care.
• Willingness to undertake job related training and multi-disciplinary competencies for more effective patient care
• Personal resilience.
• Ability to work calmly and effectively under pressure