Inpatient Physiotherapy Support Worker (Band 3) - Part Time

Aneurin Bevan University Health Board; Newport; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Aneurin Bevan University Health Board (ABUHB) is seeking a Physiotherapy Support Worker (Band 3) for the inpatient physiotherapy team on the trauma and orthopaedic wards at Royal Gwent Hospital, Newport. The role is fixed term/secondment for 12 months, part time (16 hours per week) with a pattern ideally Monday/Thursday/Friday.

The post supports rehabilitation for inpatients and will involve non-clinical duties such as audits, administration and stock management.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a health and/or social care environment or holding an appropriate qualification.
• Experience as a physiotherapy assistant or other relevant support worker role.
• Experience with groups of patients.
• Experience of audit.
• Experience of reflective practice in patient care.
• Good command of English and basic Maths.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical support on inpatient wards under supervision of physiotherapists.
• Assist with audits, administration, housekeeping, stock taking and ordering walking aids.
• Participate in continued professional development and competences relevant to the role.
• Be flexible to move between sites within the health board and contribute to the Physiotherapy Service.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Time management

IT literate

Organisation

Ability to work unsupervised

Education

GCSE Maths and English

ABUHB Physiotherapy Support Worker Training and Education Framework Completed

First Aid Certificate

NVQ or equivalent qualification

Job description

Aneurin Bevan University Health Board (ABUHB) is seeking a Physiotherapy Support Worker (Band 3) for the inpatient physiotherapy team on the trauma and orthopaedic wards at Royal Gwent Hospital, Newport. The role is fixed term/secondment for 12 months, part time (16 hours per week) with a pattern ideally Monday/Thursday/Friday.

The post supports rehabilitation for inpatients and will involve non-clinical duties such as audits, administration and stock management.