Job summary
- Main area
- Physiotherapy Assistant
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 3
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week (37.5 hours per week also available, may include 7 day working)
- Job ref
- 213-PRUH-6788844
- Employer
- King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Princess Royal University Hospital
- Town
- Orpington
- Salary
- £28,622 - £30,225 per annum inc HCA's
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 28/11/2024 23:59
Employer heading
Senior Physiotherapy Assistant
NHS AfC: Band 3
Job overview
Please note King’s welcomes applications from all candidates, and ask that candidates are available for the selection process for this position to attend a face to face assessment day, which will take place at the Princess Royal University Hospital or Orpington Hospital , and will include a selection from:
Interview
Written invigilated test
Group communication exercises
Clinical scenario situations
1 x Full Time Senior Physiotherapy Assistant Band 3 Acute medicine 37.5 hrs per week
Physiotherapy Assistants work as part of a team and have a key role to play in the smooth running of the physiotherapy service and the rehabilitation of patients, assisting them reach their full potential and helping them get back home.
Main duties of the job
Following an induction period, the post holder will be expected to progress to managing their own patients including practising safe stair-climbing, walking practice, exercise programmes and provision/progression of walking aids. There will also be a requirement to do administration tasks, monitoring of stock and reduction of infection risk by cleaning and maintenance of some equipment. You will be an integral part of a supportive, friendly team, which includes qualified physiotherapists and other assistants.
Working for our organisation
King’s College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK’s largest and busiest teaching Trusts with a turnover of c£1 billion, 1.5 million patient contacts a year and more than 15,000 staff based across South East London. The Trust provides a full range of local and specialist services across its five sites. The trust-wide strategy of Strong Roots, Global Reach is our Vision to be BOLD, Brilliant people, Outstanding care, Leaders in Research, Innovation and Education, Diversity, Equality and Inclusion at the heart of everything we do. By being person-centred, digitally-enabled, and focused on sustainability, we aim to take Team King’s to another level.
We are at a pivotal point in our history and we require individuals who are ready to join a highly professional team and make a real, lasting difference to our patients and our people.
King’s is committed to delivering Sustainable Healthcare for All via our Green Plan. In line with national Greener NHS ambitions, we have set net zero carbon targets of 2040 for our NHS Carbon Footprint and 2045 for our NHS Carbon Footprint Plus. Everyone’s contribution is required in order to meet the goals set out in our Green Plan and we encourage all staff to work responsibly, minimising their contributions to the Trust’s carbon emissions, waste and pollution wherever possible.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The post would suit individuals with care experience who are looking for a career within the NHS. Qualified therapists are unlikely to be suitable for a post, as the ideal candidate will be committed to developing the role and taking it forward.
Applicants should be able to work independently and as part of a team. They will demonstrate excellent interpersonal and organisational skills and be committed to further personal and professional development.
Please apply if you have the following experience:
- Have delivered care to patients or clients in health or social setting
- Have basic keyboard/IT skills
- Have experience of working in a team.
The advert may close as soon as sufficient applicants have been received and before the advertised closing date, therefore if interested, please apply for these jobs as soon as you can.
Person specification
Experience
Essential criteria
- Experience of delivering care to patients in a health or social care setting
- Demonstrate basic knowledge of the role of a physiotherapist
Desirable criteria
- Knowledge of the NHS structure
- Aware of the Kings Values
Skills and Competencies
Essential criteria
- Able to communicate – written and verbal – logically and accurately, in English, imparting information to others
- Able to recognise and adapt communication styles when met with people who have difficulty communicating
- Able to recognise boundaries of own practice and responsibility
- Can demonstrate decision-making ability
Employer certification / accreditation badges
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
- Rebecca Stone
- Job title
- Clinical Lead Physiotherapist
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01689 863845
- Additional information
For more information or informal discussions for the medical physiotherapy assistant position please contact Rebecca Stone : [email protected] or Chloe Stephens: [email protected]
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