Physiotherapy Assistant (Community Learning Disabilities) - Oxford

Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust; Oxford; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career progression

Learning & development

27 days annual leave

NHS Pension

Lease car scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Mental Health First Aiders

Staff accommodation

Staff networking and support groups

Job summary

Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust in Oxford is seeking a Physiotherapy Assistant to work within the Community Learning Disability Service. You will be supported by a senior physiotherapist and will contribute to physiotherapy input in a community setting.

The role involves routine interventions, documentation, informal assessments, and delivering activities in settings including day services and homes. A full driving licence and access to a vehicle are required.

Qualifications

• Full valid driving licence and access to a vehicle for work.

Responsibilities

• Carry out routine physiotherapy interventions and basic assessments with clients who have complex disabilities and health needs.
• Record all work on clinical records and share information with supervising physiotherapist.
• Conduct informal assessments/observations and contribute to holistic assessments.
• Implement client-specific physiotherapy recommendations to other professionals and carers.
• Use IT to extend physiotherapist's programmes.
• Deliver physiotherapy interventions in community settings, including day services and homes.
• Undertake manual handling and physical activities in various environments, including on the floor, in a swimming pool, and at different bed heights.
• Drive around the county in potentially busy traffic.

Job description

A Physiotherapy Assistant post has become available within the Community Learning Disability Service in Oxford Health. It is an opportunity to provide physiotherapy input in a community setting, for service users who have a learning disability. You will be supported by a senior physiotherapist in all aspects of your role and will have opportunity for learning and development.,

• Carrying out routine physiotherapy interventions and basic assessments. This work will be with clients who have a range of complex disabilities and health needs.
• Recording all work completed with clients on clinical records and to share information with the supervising physiotherapist
• Carrying out informal assessments/observations and information gathering to contribute to the therapist's holistic assessment.
• Implement client specific physiotherapy recommendations and resources to other professionals and carers.
• Use IT effectively to extend physiotherapist's programmes/activities.
• Deliver physiotherapy interventions in a range of community settings, which may include day services and the patient's own home.
• Undertake manual handling manoeuvres and carry out physical activities in a range of different environments, including on the floor, in a swimming pool and working at different bed heights.
• Driving around the county in potentially busy traffic

Applicants must have a full valid driving licence and have access to a vehicle for work. Adjustments can be considered in line with the Equality Act 2010 where required.

Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust provides physical, mental health and social care for people of all ages across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Swindon, Wiltshire, Bath and North East Somerset.

Benefits

At Oxford Health we offer a wide range of benefits designed to support your career and wellbeing. These include:

• Excellent 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 accommodation (please note waiting lists may apply)
• Staff networking and support groups hosted by our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion team