Physiotherapy Support Worker band 3 (medicine)

North Bristol NHS Trust; Bristol; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in the healthcare sector is seeking a dedicated Physiotherapy Support Worker to join their dynamic team. This role involves working closely with physiotherapists to support patients in regaining their mobility and independence after surgery or illness. You will engage with a diverse range of patients, facilitating their recovery through tailored therapy interventions. The position offers a unique opportunity to be part of a multi-disciplinary team, providing essential care in a fast-paced environment. If you are passionate about making a difference in patients' lives and thrive in a collaborative setting, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 in care or other health/rehab based qualification required.
• Good standard of GCSE education and evidence of literacy & numeracy skills needed.

Responsibilities

• Treat patients referred by physiotherapists and implement treatment sessions.
• Monitor patient progress and adapt physiotherapy programs as needed.

Skills

Team Working

Knowledge of Disability

Basic Knowledge of Anatomy and Physiology

Education

Good Standard of GCSE Education

NVQ Level 3 in Care

Evidence of Literacy & Numeracy Skills

Job description

Physiotherapy Support Worker band 3 (medicine)

Band 3

Main area: Core Clinical Services
Grade: Band 3
Contract: Fixed term - 12 months (hours to be considered over seven days)
Hours: Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Hours to be spread over 7 working days with additional rostered weekend duties)
Job ref: 339-BAL5051-A

Site: North Bristol NHS Trust - Southmead Hospital
Town: Bristol
Salary: £24,071 - £25,674 per annum
Salary period: Yearly
Closing: 17/01/2025 08:00

Job overview

North Bristol NHS Trust

Physiotherapy Support Workers Band 3.

A fixed term physiotherapy support worker is required by one of the UK’s largest NHS Hospital Trusts working in a range of Physiotherapy teams within the medicine pathway. This includes the specialty medicine wards, complex care, frailty short stay and the Elgar Enablement unit.

The role supports patients to regain their mobility, function and confidence following surgery or illness, providing a range of therapy interventions to facilitate recovery and promote independence.

Main duties of the job

• Working with a wide variety of patients across the wards
• Working alongside physiotherapists to deliver therapy to patients and improve patients’ independence
• Working as part of a multi-disciplinary team to facilitate discharge home from hospital
• Working within the physiotherapy teams where support and training will be provided

Responsibilities

As a Physiotherapy Support Worker, your responsibilities will include:

• Treating patients referred by physiotherapists, organising and implementing physical treatment sessions from treatment protocols, monitoring patient progress.
• Monitoring patient’s response to physiotherapy programs, evaluating outcomes and adapting input as appropriate.
• Liaising with therapy staff and other members of the multidisciplinary team.
• Supporting the administration to therapy teams with ordering of equipment, data input and referral.

Person specification

Education/Training/Qualifications

• Good Standard of GCSE Education
• Evidence of Literacy & Numeracy Skills
• NVQ Level 3 in care or other health/rehab based qualification

Work Experience

• Previous NHS or Social Care experience
• Experience of working in a stressful environment
• Previous physiotherapy technician/assistant experience

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Knowledge & Awareness of disability
• Evidence of team working
• Basic knowledge of anatomy and physiology

If you apply for this vacancy and have not received a communication from North Bristol NHS Trust within three weeks of the closing date, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful.

Please note that North Bristol NHS Trust does not reimburse travel expenses relating to interview attendance.

The successful applicant(s) will normally commence at the minimum of the scale unless they have previous NHS service at the same band. Progression through the scale is by annual increments.

Please note that stringent pre-employment checks are undertaken on all successful applicants prior to commencement in post.