Therapy Assistant (Higher) & Job Aide

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 3Physiotherapy Assistant & Job Aide to join our busy Musculoskeletal Outpatient Service based at Kingsgate House in the centre of Stockport. Our Service is a forward-thinking provider of Adult Musculoskeletal Outpatient Physiotherapy across thirteen clinic sites in Stockport. We receive referrals for acute and chronic conditions from GPs, ESPs and Pain clinic. We have strong links with the acute trust site and the Orthopaedic Assessment Service. We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated individual to join the team in a newly created role working 4 daysalongside and supporting a Band 6 visually impaired MSK Physiotherapist to safely fulfil their role. Main duties of the job This diverse role will involve supporting the physiotherapist to complete assessments andmanagement plans with patients referred to the service within a clinic environment. This will include observing patients in the clinic and assisting with specific assessment and treatment techniques under the direction of the registered practitioner. The role will also include assisting with admin tasks such as reading, writing, accessing emails and supporting with documentation (electronic and paper). The successful candidate may also have the opportunity to assist within rehabilitation / exercise classes with other physiotherapists and may assist with collating patient information and monitoring stock levels within the team.,

• Provide support to a visually impaired Physiotherapist supporting them to independently assess a patients functional abilities and supporting them with all aspects of reading and writing.
• Under the direction of a qualified registered physiotherapist provide care to patients and implement packages of care.
• Prepare patients for treatment ensuring a safe environment.
• To be able to accurately report back to the physiotherapist any work undertaken.
• Monitor stock and keep up-to-date with documentation i.e. filing and photocopying.
• To assist patient with independent prescribed practice provided by qualified physiotherapists.
• To work alongside physiotherapists / other assistants to run patient activity groups when required.
• To assist physiotherapist in rehabilitation and exercise classes and maintain documentation required for these when required
• To be required to work alone in line with relevant policies.
If successful this vacancy will require an enhanced DBS check at a cost of £54.90. This cost will be deducted from your first Trust salary In addition to this it will be a condition of your employment that you will join the DBS update service and pay the annual subscription fee of £16.,
• Provide support to a visually impaired Physiotherapist supporting them to independently assess a patients functional abilities and supporting them with all aspects of reading and writing.
• Under the direction of a qualified registered physiotherapist provide care to patients and implement packages of care.
• Prepare patients for treatment ensuring a safe environment.
• To be able to accurately report back to the physiotherapist any work undertaken.
• Monitor stock and keep up-to-date with documentation i.e. filing and photocopying.
• To assist patient with independent prescribed practice provided by qualified physiotherapists.
• To work alongside physiotherapists / other assistants to run patient activity groups when required.
• To assist physiotherapist in rehabilitation and exercise classes and maintain documentation required for these when required
• To be required to work alone in line with relevant policies.
  
  oG.C.S.E. English
• oGCSE Maths
• oFluency in spoken English
Knowledge Essential
• oNVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care or equivalent qualifications
• oUnderstand the day-to-day role of a Physiotherapy Assistant
• oNVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care or equivalent qualifications
Desirable
• oNVQ level 3 in Diagnostic and Therapy Support
Experience Essential
• oPreviously worked in Healthcare/Allied Health Professional setting ., oTeam Worker
• oFlexible and adaptable
• oPositive attitude to work
• oAble to work under supervision, accepting direction
• oAwareness of cultural diversity and equality issues
• oAwareness of disability impairment
Work Related Circumstances Essential
• oWillingness to train as an Assistant and develop knowledge/skills
• oMaintain confidentiality/discretion
• oAble to tolerate sustained physical effort for the majority of duties (e.g moving and handling patients)
  
  We hold a unique position in the Stockport community as the provider of healthcare and we are one of its largest employers.
We believe that the best organisations are those that reflect the communities they serve. We are therefore seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce to make it truly representative of our local population.

If you require support with your application please contact a member of the recruitment team, who can discuss alternative application methods. We recognise that flexible working is important. We take requests for flexible working seriously, consider any request we receive and try to work with you, so we can explore if your request may fit with the needs of the service. Benefits we offer to you:
• Between 27-33 days of annual leave plus bank holidays
• NHS pension scheme membership
• Salary sacrifice schemes for lease cars, home electronics and more, to make your salary go further
• NHS Staff discounts
• Cycle to work scheme
• Salary finance - for loans, savings, budget planning and tips on managing debt
• Stockport Credit Union- for local financial advice, If successful this vacancy will require an enhanced DBS check at a cost of £54.90. This cost will be deducted from your first Trust salary