Job summary
Employer heading
Physiotherapy Assistant
Band 3
As a trusted organisation at the heart of our communities, we recognise the important role we can play in supporting the public, patients, our own people and local partners in achieving the best of health for the local population and the communities in which they live by providing Exceptional Care Together.
Our fundamental Values of Compassion, Openness and Excellence underpin how we intend to work as a Trust and the associated behaviours are becoming embedded in all aspects of how we work.
With over 13,000 members of staff you can expect huge variety and new opportunities every day! Our staff go above and beyond and take pride in caring for our patients.
University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust is fully committed to promoting inclusion, equality, diversity and human rights in employment and delivery of its services. The Trust is committed to providing an environment where all employees, patients, carers and visitors experience equality of opportunity by means of understanding and appreciating the value of diversity.
As a Trust we promote an inclusive environment and welcome applications from a diverse pool of talent and backgrounds. All individuals are valued and given every opportunity to succeed based on merit.
The Trust actively encourages applications from members of our Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic communities. These groups are under-represented in our organisation, and it’s important to us that our workforce reflects the diversity of our communities as much as possible.
The Trust is a Disability Confident Employer and committed to both employing and retaining people with disabilities.
Join us and help make a real difference to our Trust.
Here’s more about the role and what we’re looking for;
Job overview
The Specialist Medicine Team at the Royal Derby Hospital is looking for an enthusiastic and dynamic individual to work within our team. The post will work closely with Physiotherapists and Occupational Therapists in the team providing assessment and treatment to a variety of patients.
The Specialist Medicine Team provides in-patient cover to the respiratory and High Dependency Unit, cardiology, Coronary Care Unit, renal unit, endocrine and diabetes, and gastro/hepatology.
This role involves working on the gastro and hepatology wards but will require cover on other ward areas within the speciality.
Recent experience in a health or care setting and the moving and handling of patients is essential. If you are a motivated, organised individual with a desire and passion for patient’s recovery and rehab then we would love to hear from you.
Main duties of the job
You will work as part of the therapy team to help provide and deliver high quality therapy assessment and treatment plans under the supervision of a qualified Physiotherapist or Occupational Therapist.
You will need to work as part of a team working closely with Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists and other members of the multidisciplinary team to ensure excellent patient care.
You must show good interpersonal and communication skills and be able to communicate with patients who have often complex social and medical issues.
You will need to be able to motivate and encourage patients to help them achieve their rehab potential.
Closing date of applications: 02 May 2024
Interview date: 16 May 2024
If you are applying for an Internal Secondment, please ensure you have spoken to your line manager and have their support prior to your application. Please speak to the Recruitment Team if you have any questions.
Working for our organisation
As a trusted organisation at the heart of our communities, we recognise the important role we can play in supporting the public, patients, our own people and local partners in achieving the best of health for the local population and the communities in which they live by providing Exceptional Care Together
Our fundamental Values of Compassion, Openness and Excellence underpin how we intend to work as a Trust and the associated behaviours are becoming embedded in all aspects of how we work.
In return we will offer:
- Development opportunities, both professional and leadership development
- On-going support from recruitment to when you join our team and beyond.
- Staff benefits including employee assistance programme, discounted gym membership, onsite fitness classes, car schemes
Key Facts:
- We see on average 4810 OP appointments a day.
- We are the 4th busiest Trauma & Orthopaedic outpatients department in England – an average of 2077 per week.
- An average of 1115 patients are seen in A&Es across our network every day – 3rd largest in the country.
- Our hospitals admit an average of 195 emergency patients daily.
- Last year we undertook almost 33,700 planned surgical operations in our 57 operating theatres.
- We are one of only 7 Trusts nationally with more than 50 operating theatres.
- We carry out more than 140 elective procedures each working day.
- UHDB is a research active University Hospital with a large and varied portfolio of clinical trials and research opportunities for all staff.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
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Person specification
Education and Training
Essential criteria
- Essential GCSE or equivalent qualification in English and Mathematics and NVQ Level 3 in Health Care related subject/diploma or equivalent qualification
- Experience working in a health or care setting
Desirable criteria
- Evidence of CPD e.g relevant courses or training
Knowledge and skills
Essential criteria
- Understanding and awareness of the role of a physiotherapist/OT
- Basic IT skills, flexible and adaptable with time management
- Manual handling experience
Desirable criteria
- Already working as a therapy assistant
Communication
Essential criteria
- Be able to communicate effectively and demonstrates dealing with challenging behaviour or overcoming barriers to communication
- Evidence of good written communication
Behaviour
Essential criteria
- Ability to maintain a professional, calm, confidential attitude
- Ability to motivate and encourage patients
- Ability to work under pressure and in challenging environments
- Work as part of a team
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.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Emily Stranney
- Job title
- Lead Physiotherapist
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01332788791
If you have problems applying, contact
- Address
-
University Hospital of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust
Training Centre
Rehab Block
Level 3
Derby
Derbyshire
DE22 3NE
- Telephone
- 01332 788466
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