Job summary
Employer heading
Physiotherapy Assistant (Community Learning Disabilities) - Oxford
Band 4
Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust has been rated as Good by the Care Quality Commission (CQC).
We are a responsive and innovative Foundation Trust that places our values of Caring, Safe and Excellent at the heart of everything we do. We take great pride in our staff and believe that investing in you is key to us achieving our vision of outstanding care delivered by outstanding people.
We work with a wide range of partner organisations to deliver care and support to people in their own homes and from a number of hospitals and community bases. We focus on delivering care as close to home as possible for people of all ages across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Swindon, Wiltshire, Bath and North East Somerset.
Job overview
A new Physiotherapy Assistant post has been developed within the Community Learning Disability Service in Oxford Health.
It is an exciting 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.
You will have options to work flexibly at a base in Banbury, Oxford or Abingdon or from your home.
Main duties of the job
• Carrying out routine physiotherapy interventions and basic assessments following programmes set by the physiotherapist. 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
Working for our organisation
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.
Our services are delivered at community bases, hospitals, clinics and people’s homes, delivering care as close to home as possible
Our vision is that no matter who you are or where you are, you will tell us that you receive: “Outstanding care delivered by an outstanding team”
Our values are: “Caring, safe and excellent”
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
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
• You will be carrying out routine physiotherapy interventions and basic assessments following programmes set by the senior physiotherapist. This work will be working with clients who have with a range of complex disabilities and health needs.
• To record all work completed with clients on clinical records and to share information with the supervising physiotherapist.
• To manage a prioritised and specified caseload with support from a physiotherapist.
• To provide direct feedback to parents/carers, other professionals and supervising physiotherapist on sessions carried out.
• To be physically able to safely 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.
• Regular commuting by car across Oxfordshire to a range of different community settings.
Person specification
Experience
Essential criteria
- Relevant experience in physiotherapy or similar
- Relevant NVQ III/B Tech/ A-levels
Desirable criteria
- Working with individuals who have a learning disability or neurological condition
- Additional relevant training in learning disabilities and / or physiotherapy.
- Demonstrates the ability to reflect on practice with peers/clinical supervisor.
Skills
Essential criteria
- Driving license and access to a car
- IT skills
Desirable criteria
- Qualifications in IT
Communication
Essential criteria
- Communication skills
- High level of spoken and written English language
Applicant requirements
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Harry Bailey
- Job title
- Clinical Lead Physiotherapist
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 07900162891
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