[ref. f4411102] Assistant Practitioner (Physiotherapy)

Hello!

We are so delighted you are considering coming to work with us at Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust (CNTW).

We know the power of looking into an organisation, one you might want to work in, or one where you are going to get help, and being able to say, ‘I’ve seen somewhere I can fit in and be myself.’ We’re on a journey to make the Trust an inclusive employer, representative of the community we serve and we want more of our community to consider applying for jobs with us.

Opportunities for you

Spanning east to west coasts from Northumberland to Cumbria and from the Scottish Borders down to Middlesbrough we’ve got exciting new opportunities available at every level and in every area.

All this in a vibrant workplace supported by the following staff networks.

• Cultural diversity staff network
• Disabled staff network
• LGBT+ staff network

We also have a number of staff support groups which are open to any staff to attend. These Include:

• Armed Forces and Veterans Staff Association
• Mind, Health and Wellbeing Community
• Menopause toolkit and cafes and staff carer support group

We offer fantastic personal development opportunities through our Collective Leadership Programme and other Organisational Development initiatives. Whatever you are looking for, you will be joining a supportive, friendly team, offering varied and interesting roles, with opportunities for career progression.

Always improving

CNTW is regulated by the national healthcare regulator, the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Our last two inspections have rated us as an outstanding organisation. We’re always seeking to improve as an organisation. Do you want to be part of that?

Please note that it is a requirement of this Trust that all external applicants pay for their own DBS certification if a DBS check is required for the post. The method of payment is a salary deduction from your first monthly pay

Job overview

1. 66 WTE = 25 Hrs

Working days - Monday / Thursday / Friday

Closing date 10/01/2025

We are looking for a highly motivated, dynamic, and enthusiastic individual who has a definite interest in working within our Mental Health Physiotherapy Inpatients Team.

This diverse role involves providing support to a team of Physiotherapy clinicians working in our Mental Health Inpatient Wards, providing Physiotherapy assessments under set protocols and parameters and delivering both 1:1 and group-based treatment sessions.

The role is flexible and you will work closely with physiotherapy staff, patients, and other members of the Multi-Disciplinary Team.

Previous experience as a Physiotherapy Clinical Support worker is essential, the successful candidate will have excellent communication, prioritisation, and delegation skills.

You will be supported to complete our in-house local competency training framework which will enable you to manage your own delegated caseload, delivering interventions under the supervision of a qualified Physiotherapist

You will receive regular professional and management supervision and will be supported to develop enhanced skills in this specialist area.

Main duties of the job

Please refer to Sercice Role Descriptor

The Following should be considered essential:

• Relevant qualification as detailed in person specification or equivalent level of sound proven working experience in a similar role within a Physiotherapy service
• Ability to work as part of a team and to work independently within professional parameters and protocol
• Ability to establish a rapport with service user
• Experience in providing client-centred, goal-orientated treatment plans to meet the specific needs of service user
• Excellent communication, prioritisation, time management and delegation skill
• Skills in range of appropriate standardised and informal assessment
• Sound experience of multi-disciplinary teamwork
• Awareness of and adherence to the CSP Standards of Good Physiotherapy Practice
• Ability to use IT systems

Working for our organisation

We aim to attract and retain a diverse, talented and committed workforce, who are caring and compassionate, and therefore able to meet the demands of the modern NHS now and in the future. In return we can offer a dynamic working environment in which to build a career.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please find attached job description for full details.

Closing date : 31st May 2025

We welcome your application.

Person specification

Qualifications

• Health and Social Care Assistant Practitioner Level 5 Apprenticeship (FdSc) or a Health and Social Care Foundation Degree (Fda) or equivalent in the speciality field.
• Maths and English Functional Skills Level 2 or equivalent
• Demonstrate the knowledge and skills applicable to the post as detailed in the person specification.

Knowledge and Experience

• Physiotherapy Team working experience
• Previous experience of similar or the same role within Physiotherapy service
• Able to follow instructions recognising the boundaries of own competency.
• Experience of supervising/teaching individuals

Skills and Competencies

• Ability to use IT system
• Ability to establish a rapport with service users
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Time management skills
• To be able to demonstrate specific theoretical knowledge as described in service role descriptor
• Experience of moving and handling legislation

Applicants must check their eligibility to be employed in any role they are interested in applying for, prior to completing an application for employment. Any applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria will not be progressed.

Please ensure to check out all of the supporting documents linked to this advert, for useful information about working for us, information from our Chief Executive and much more.