Physiotherapy Clinical Support Worker

NHS; Maidstone; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A mental health care provider in Maidstone is seeking a Physiotherapy Clinical Support Worker to support physiotherapy services for mental health. The successful candidate will assist physiotherapists, manage a caseload, and implement treatment programs. Essential qualifications include NVQ 3 or equivalent, with experience working with elderly clients. This role offers a chance to contribute to improving mental health care while being part of an inclusive team committed to community well-being.

Qualifications

• Experience of working as a Physiotherapy Assistant Band 3.
• Experience working with elderly clients.
• Experience of working with clients with mental health conditions (desirable).

Responsibilities

• Assist the physiotherapist in the delivery of care and assessments.
• Work independently and manage own caseload.
• Implement and monitor treatment programmes designed by the Physiotherapist.

Skills

Effective communication skills

IT skills

Ability to complete basic mobility assessments

Education

NVQ 3 or equivalent

Associate Practitioners Course/Foundation Degree/NVQ4

Job description

Job summary

Physiotherapy services for Adult & Older Adult Mental Health across services in West Kent within Kent & Medway Mental Health NHS Trust are looking for an enthusiastic Physiotherapy Clinical Support Worker to join our Physiotherapy team.

We are in the process of redesigning and developing Physiotherapy services across mental health services and there are many new opportunities for developing physiotherapy practice and promoting the profession.

The post holder must hold a full, valid, UK driving licence and have access to a car/vehicle for business purposes (unless you have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010).

Main duties of the job

• Assist the physiotherapist in the delivery of care, providing high quality basic assessments and providing advice/training to other clinical staff in physiotherapy interventions.
• Work independently and manage own caseload as delegated by the physiotherapist.
• Implement and monitor treatment programmes, designed by the Physiotherapist.
• Be responsible for maintaining a small stock of mobility aids on each ward and collecting aids from Buffer stores as required.

About us

We are the Kent and Medway Mental Health NHS Trust. We care for the mental health and wellbeing of people across Kent and Medway. Our teams support adults with a wide range of mental health needs. Because we cover the whole county and both hospital and community settings, we can make care more joined up and easier to access for the 1.8 million people of Kent and Medway. Rated 'Good' by the CQC, we care for over 2,000 people in our hospitals and 54,000 in the community each year.

Our vision is simple: We are here to help communities not just live with mental illness, but live well. It's why we're passionate about working with communities to make mental health care better for everyone. And everything we do is guided by our values caring, inclusive, curious and confident.

Join us - if you share our passion for better mental health care and want to be part of a team that's doing well together.

Person specification

• Essential Experience:
  • Experience of working as a Physiotherapy Assistant Band 3
  • Experience working with elderly clients
• Desirable Experience:
  • Experience of working with clients with mental health conditions
  • Experience of delivering groups
• Essential Knowledge and Skills:
  • Effective communication skills
  • Ability to complete basic mobility assessments
  • IT skills
• Desired Knowledge and Skills:
  • Associate Practitioners Course/Foundation Degree/ NVQ4
• Essential Qualifications:
  • NVQ 3 or equivalent (essential)
  • Portfolio evidence of relevant experience and CPD.
• Desirable Qualifications:
  • Associate Practitioners Course/Foundation Degree/ NVQ4 (desirable)

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details

Kent and Medway Mental Health NHS Trust

Therapy Hub, Priority House
Hermitage lane
Maidstone
ME16 9PH

Website: https://www.kentmedwaymentalhealth.nhs.uk

Job locations: Therapy Hub, Priority House, Maidstone
Hermitage lane
Maidstone
ME16 9PH