Physiotherapy Assistant

Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust; Abingdon; On-site; GBP 11,000 - 13,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Career progression

Learning and development

27 days annual leave plus bank holiday

NHS Discount

Pension scheme

Lease car scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Mental Health First Aiders

Staff networking and Inclusion

Job summary

Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an experienced Physiotherapy Assistant to join our Neurology-focused PDPS on a maternity leave cover. The role is part-time (18.75 hours/week) and based mainly in the South of Oxfordshire, with a base at Abingdon Community Hospital. DBS check is required for onboarding.

The post is a 6-month secondment or fixed-term with potential extension. You will work alongside specialist physiotherapists to provide high-quality community-based care across homes,

Responsibilities

• To work alone in a variety of community settings with clients and carers, e.g. home environment, sports centre, hospital clinic.
• To complete independent assessments for review clients or for walking aid and small equipment provision.
• To deliver effective physiotherapeutic intervention following management/ treatment plans prepared by the physiotherapist.
• To organise and independently deliver exercise sessions/gymnasium sessions for clients in community settings or online in conjunction with the physiotherapist.
• To demonstrate a clear understanding and apply the principles of self- management and personalised care within long-term disability management.
• To show due regard for the client's physical and psychosocial needs and recognise change in the client's condition.
• To accept responsibility for a clinical caseload, and to organise this effectively with due regard for clinical priorities and the geographical area covered.
• To demonstrate well developed communication skills when working with clients, including those who have cognitive or speech problems, language or cultural differences and when dealing with sensitive or contentious issues.
• To demonstrate well developed handling skills when treating clients.
• To support the PDPS by carrying out administration tasks.

Job description

Are you an experienced Physiotherapy Assistant with an interest in Neurology? Would you like an opportunity to develop your skills in this area?

An exciting maternity leave cover opportunity has arisen to join the Physical Disability Physiotherapy Service (PDPS) as a Band 4 Physiotherapy Assistant.

This will be a secondment or fixed-term post for an initial 6-month period (there may be an opportunity to extend this).

PDPS are a community-based, specialist neuro-physiotherapy service working with adults living with long-term and complex neurological conditions.

The post holder will work alongside specialist Physiotherapists to deliver a high-quality service to individuals within a variety of community settings including individual's homes, online, in gyms etc.

The post holder will work primarily in the South of Oxfordshire with a base at Abingdon Community Hospital. A valid UK driving license with access to a suitable work vehicle is essential.

This position is part time for 18.75 hours per week. The core service currently runs from Monday to Friday 08:30 – 16:30 (flexibility within the week to work the hours).

• To work alone in a variety of community settings with clients and carers, eg: home environment, sports centre, hospital clinic.
• To complete independent assessments for review clients or for walking aid and small equipment provision.
• To deliver effective physiotherapeutic intervention following management/ treatment plans prepared by the physiotherapist.
• To organise and independently deliver exercise sessions/gymnasium sessions for clients in community settings or online in conjunction with the physiotherapist.
• To demonstrate a clear understanding and apply the principles of self- management and personalised care within long-term disability management.
• To show due regard for the client's physical and psychosocial needs and recognise change in the client's condition.
• To accept responsibility for a clinical caseload, and to organise this effectively with due regard for clinical priorities and the geographical area covered.
• To demonstrate well developed communication skills when working with clients, including those who have cognitive or speech problems, language or cultural differences and when dealing with sensitive or contentious issues.
• To demonstrate well developed handling skills when treating clients.
• To support the PDPS by carrying out administration tasks.

Please note that this role will require us to undertake a DBS check as a part of your onboarding.

As a Trust we provide physical, mental health and social care for people of all ages across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Swindon, Wiltshire, Bath and Northeast Somerset. Our services are delivered at community bases, hospitals, clinics and people's homes, delivering care as close to home as possible.

Our vision is that no matter who you are or where you are, you will tell us that you receive: "Outstanding care delivered by an outstanding team".

Our values are: "Caring, safe and excellent".

We offer a wide range of benefits designed to support your career and wellbeing. These include:

• Opportunities for career progression
• Access to tailored individual and Trust wide learning and development
• 27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days with continuous service
• NHS Discount across a wide range of shops, restaurants and retailers
• Competitive pension scheme
• Lease car scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Mental Health First Aiders
• Staff networking and support groups hosted by our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion team

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Debbie Cover / Emily Buckle Job title: Clinical Lead Physiotherapists Email address: [e-mail] Telephone number: 01865 904868