Clinical Support Worker - Higher Level - Physiotherapy Assistant
Job overview
South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest teaching hospital trusts in the country, close to the North Yorkshire Moors and within easy reach of Newcastle and Leeds. It comprises of two acute hospitals The James Cook University Hospital and Friarage Hospital Northallerton and a number of community Hospitals.
The James Cook University Hospital is a Major Trauma Centre and provides a wide range of specialist services as well as District General Hospital services.
We are looking to recruit a new Physiotherapy Assistant to work as part of the Physiotherapy Team on the Trauma and Orthopaedic Wards at The James Cook University Hospital. You will assist the Physiotherapists in providing high quality treatment and rehabilitation to patients within the hospital.We are looking for a friendly, helpful and motivated person, preferably with some experience of working with members of the public. We are looking for an applicant with a keen interest in the rehabilitation of patients for which continued professional development will be actively encouraged.
The appointed candidate must successfully undertake a pre-employment medical and have disclosure details available prior to starting work.
The candidate may be expected to work flexibly across both hospital sites. We welcome contact from prospective candidates prior to applying for this post.
Please note that this vacancy will close when we receive sufficient completed applications.
Main duties of the job
To support the Physiotherapists in providing an efficient and effective Physiotherapy service within the framework of clinical governance
To undertake specific skilled support work to aid the rehabilitation of patients on the Orthopaedic wards, assisting the Physiotherapy team in their area of work.
This will involve treatments of delegated patients, including group work, according to needs of care plan or protocols. There will also be administrative and equipment maintenance duties.
This vacancy will close once sufficient applications have been received.
Working for our organisation
South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust offers Novice leadership and improvement training to all new staff to the Trust.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see the full job description and person specification document(s) for main responsibilities of the role.
Person specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential criteria- 3 A-levels OR Health and Science T-level OR equivalent level 3 qualification(s) and Functional Skills (level 2) OR As a level 3 apprenticeship, such as the Senior Healthcare Support Worker apprenticeship (or other level 3 qualification pathway) AND/OR Short courses and completion of competency workbook equivalent to Level 3 in a range of patient and clinical care duties AND/OR Equivalent knowledge and experience in a range of clinical care duties equivalent to Level 3;
- Theoretical knowledge
- Experience of a range of care and related procedures
- clinical observations
- knowledge of relevant legislation
- Care Certificate
Knowledge and Skills
Essential criteria- 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 and observations and metrics.
- Working knowledge of legislation underpinning care provision.
- Ability to demonstrate the importance of holistic person-centred care and related procedures.
- Understanding of the importance of robust, accurate, clear, timely documentation.
- Attention to detail.
- Insight into behaviours and skills of a carer and the need for effective team work.
- Knowledge of Safeguarding.
- Understanding work-related boundaries.
- Awareness of GDPR and the need for confidentiality
- Working knowledge of Occupational Therapy or Physiotherapy
Experience
Essential criteria- Experience of working in health or social care.
- Experience of undertaking and recording clinical observations and escalation of changes or findings.
- Experience of working as a therapy assistant.
Personal Attributes
Essential criteria- 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.
- Motivated and with a pro-active approach.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- 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.
- Ability to travel independently throughout the community.
Disclosure and Barring Checks (DBS)
It is now the policy of South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust that all successful candidates who are new to the Trust who require DBS clearance for the post they have been offered, are required to pay the cost of their DBS. The method of payment for this is via salary deduction from your first month's pay.
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve.All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. We welcome applications from the Black and Minority Ethnic (BAME) Network; LGBT+ Network; Disability and Long-Term Health Conditions Network, Faith Network, Childless not by Choice Network and the Menopause Support Group.
As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you.
If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, email our team at [email protected]
The Trust encourages and supports all applicants to be fully vaccinated against both COVID19 and influenza.
Please be aware, there are occasions where some vacancies may close prior to the closing date advertised. This will only happen where sufficient applications are received AND will be made evident on the job advert.
Please note if you are successfully shortlisted, we will contact you via the email address that you have applied from so please ensure you check your emails regularly.
Existing employees of South Tees NHS Foundation Trust currently on the Redeployment Register, who meet the essential criteria for this post, will be shortlisted and interviewed prior to all other applicants.
IMPORTANT - Please ensure you read the 'Guidance Notes for Applicants' document attached to this advert before you start to complete your application form.
This document provides detailed advice regarding the completion of your application form.
The guidance document also provides in detail what identification and certificates you must provide at interview should you be shortlisted.
As part of our pre-employment screening process, all applicants are required to provide references from their last continuous 3 year employment and/or training/education. The referees MUST be a Line Manager/Supervisor. Applicants are requested to ensure email addresses for all referees are included on their application form.Personal references and references from colleagues are not acceptable.
Unfortunately we are unable to respond to all applicants and those who are not contacted within six weeks of the closing date should assume that their application has been unsuccessful.