Flexible working hours/ part time / free staff parking / no compulsory weekend working / Supported in house and external training opportunities
Berkshire Healthcare are seeking an organised and motivated candidate for a part time (30 hours a week) Band 3 MSK Physiotherapy Assistant role in the Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy Outpatient team based at Wokingham Hospital.
Ideally we are looking for someone with experience in this role or in healthcare but this is not essential. This job would be particularly well suited to applicants with a background in sports and exercise, with experience of delivering exercise and manual therapy. We will provide in-house training to develop the necessary competencies and mentoring to upskill the successful candidate.
Our physiotherapy assistants are highly valued members of our clinical team who help us to deliver excellent care and rehabilitation to an extremely varied cohort of patients. You will be closely supported by the team which, depending on location, is compromised of Physiotherapists, Osteopaths, Assistants and Administrators.
Main duties of the job
Assisting the physiotherapists in the delivery of individual and group exercise programmes. This may involve delivering exercise sessions, hands on therapies such as massage and patient education. Training is provided in any of the modalities used. All patients are initially assessed by the physiotherapist.
Ensuring stock and equipment levels are maintained and re-ordered on a regular basis and that equipment is well maintained and clean in line with infection control guidelines.
Carrying own patient caseload with simple predictable conditions delegated by a therapist.
Assisting in the administrative duties of the physiotherapy service when required, including reception duties, data inputting, photocopying, assisting with audits and completing patient records.
About us
Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a specialist mental health and community health services trust. Rated 'outstanding' by the CQC, we're committed to providing the best possible care to people across Berkshire. As an employer, we're committed to offering an inclusive and compassionate environment where our people share in a sense of belonging and are supported to flourish.
Our values at Berkshire Healthcare are:
- Caring for and about you is our top priority
- Committed to providing good quality, safe services
- Working Together with you to develop innovative solutions
Your wellbeing is important to us. Some of the benefits of working for us include:
- Flexible working options to support work-life balance
- 27 days' annual leave rising with service + opportunity to buy and sell
- Excellent learning and career development opportunities
- 'Cycle to Work' and car leasing scheme including electric vehicles
- Access to a range of wellbeing tools and services
- Discounts at hundreds of popular retailers and restaurants
- Staff networks for race, diversity, disabilities, the environment and armed forces community to support equality
- Generous maternity, paternity, adoption and special leave
- Free parking across Trust sites
Job responsibilities
Themust haves for this role:
The ability to work as part of a team with patience and empathy
Good computer skills across Microsoft and database software
Ability to organise and prioritise
For further information about the role, please see attached job description and person specification. We strongly encourage you to review how you meet the criteria in the person specification and write about this point-by-point in your supporting statement for the best chance of being shortlisted. For further application tips see the help with your application document attached once you click apply.
If youre someone who shares our passion for excellence and care, you belong at Berkshire Healthcare!
We are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics. Reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled applicants where required.
Person SpecificationEducation/Qualifications/Training
- Educated to GCSE level, passes in Maths and English/equivalent qualifications or relevant experience
- Basic Knowledge of Human Anatomy
- NVQ 2 or equivalent
Previous Experience
- Experience in caring environment
- Experience of working with the public
- Experience of working as a member of a team.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
- Good written and spoken English
- Demonstrate a basic knowledge of the role of the physiotherapist
- Understand the importance of confidentiality, dignity and privacy
- Good interpersonal skills
- Appropriate use of Initiative, but know own limitations
- Able to work effectively under supervision as part of a team
- Approachable and helpful
- Flexible / adaptable
- Good organisational skills
- Ability and willingness to learn
- Good time management
Additional Requirements
- Ability to travel between sites
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.
£26,240 to £27,928 a yearper annum, pro rata (incl of HCAS)
