Job summary
- Main area
- Physiotherapy WAM MSK
- Grade
- Band 3
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week
- Job ref
- 371-CHS580
- Employer
- Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Physiotherapy WAM Musculoskeletal
- Town
- Slough
- Salary
- £24,008 - £25,553 per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 06/07/2024 23:59
- Interview date
- 16/07/2024
Employer heading
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Physiotherapy Technician
Band 3
Job overview
Interviews 16th and 17th July
Flexible working hours/ part time or full time / free staff parking / no weekend working / Supported in house and external training opportunities
Our Therapy 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. We are proud to offer this opportunity to join our innovative and exciting Therapy Team of Osteopaths, Physiotherapists, Assistants and Administrators.
There are options to be based at Upton Hospital in Slough, or between Upton and Foundation House in Dedworth. This job would be particularly well suited to applicants with some experience in delivering massage therapies and with a background in sport or exercise. However, we can provide training and mentoring to upskill applicants. More than anything else we are looking for positive and caring individuals who will find satisfaction in working hard to deliver a great service for our patients.
Main duties of the job
We have two roles, and can discuss full time and part-time positions – with a minimum of three days per week. The role is based within the MSK outpatient department. Clinically, assistants are utilised in providing guided treatment session for patients. This may involve delivering exercise sessions, hands on therapies such as massage, electrotherapy such as Ultrasound, or group-based exercise classes. Training is provided in any of the modalities used.
Our assistants also help with the maintenance of the department and equipment, fulfilling cleaning schedules and managing stock.
There is an administrative element to the job too. We are all required to document any patient contact and our assistants can be involved with audits, service planning, and on occasion supporting the reception team.
Working for our organisation
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.
We value diversity and are proud to be a Stonewall Top 100 Employer. We work hard to create an inclusive environment where you’ll be supported by friendly and professional colleagues to flourish.
Our values at Berkshire Healthcare:
- Caring for and about you is our top priority
- Committed to providing good quality, safe services
- Working Together with you to develop innovative solutions
We welcome people who share these values to come and work for us.
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
- Generous NHS pension scheme
- 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
If you share our values and would like to come and work for us, please submit your application as soon as possible as we'll occasionally close roles early that have a high number of applications.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The 3/4 “must haves” for you to be considered for this role:
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Excellent communication skills
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The ability to work as part of a team, patience, and empathy
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The ability to plan and co-ordinate effectively
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An interest in musculoskeletal care and rehabilitation
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 you’re 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 specification
Education/Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Evidence of a good standard of education with GCSE’s grade C and above or equivalent in English Language and Maths
Desirable criteria
- Qualification in Exercise Therapy
e Therapy D Previous Experience
Essential criteria
- Previous experience of taking classes/group work
- Previous role involving good communication skills/customer service
Desirable criteria
- Previous experience of working in an administrative role. /reception
- Previous NHS /Healthcare experience
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Essential criteria
- Good working knowledge of Microsoft packages, including Word and Excel
- Able to manage own workload
- Good computer literacy
Desirable criteria
- Working knowledge of RIO / Smart card
Additional Requirements
Essential criteria
- Ability to travel to multiple sites
- Clear vision of role/commitment to speciality
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
- Yasmin Jenkins
- Job title
- Head of Physiotherapy Services
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 0300 365 5678
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