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Job summary

Main area
Physiotherapy
Grade
Band 4
Contract
Permanent
Hours
  • Full time
  • Part time
  • Job share
  • Flexible working
37.5 hours per week
Job ref
434-CR7095137
Employer
Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Stoke Mandeville Hospital
Town
Aylesbury
Salary
£26,530 - £29,114 per annum pro rata
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
13/04/2025 23:59

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Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust logo

Physiotherapy Clinical Support Worker

Band 4

Be part of our BHT family

Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust (BHT) is an integrated provider of acute hospital and community services for people living in Buckinghamshire and the surrounding area.

We care for over half a million patients every year:

  • provide specialist spinal services at our world renowned National Spinal Injuries Centre at Stoke Mandeville Hospital, the birthplace of the Paralympics
  • nationally recognised for urology and skin cancer services
  • regional specialist centre for burns, plastic surgery, dermatology, stroke and cardiac services
  • deliver community services in health centres, schools, patients’ own homes, community hospitals and community hubs.

More than 6,500 people from different nations, cultures and backgrounds work for us.

We would be happy to discuss possible flexible working options. We strive to be a family friendly, inclusive employer. 

If you require any assistance in making this application, please contact [email protected] or phone 01494 734868.

We pride ourselves in being a great place to work – and invite you to join our BHT family.

 

Job overview

We are looking for a committed and energetic individual to join our team as a full time Band 4 Physiotherapy Clinical Support Worker in the inpatient Medicine for Older People service at Stoke Mandeville Hospital. This is an exciting opportunity for an individual who is passionate about delivering therapy to older people and neurological patients in the acute setting.  This role will suit someone who is motivated, compassionate, and keen to support patients to achieve their potential, in a fast-paced environment. The role is part of a well-established and supportive therapy team. The post is full time for 37.5 hours per week.

Previous experience of working as a physiotherapy assistant is desirable. Having good communication and team-working skills is essential. The post involves weekend working as part of the therapy weekend service.

 

Main duties of the job

To be an integral member of the Medicine for Older People and Neuro Outliers Physiotherapy team, providing prompt assessment and delivery of therapeutic treatments to patients in liaison with senior Physiotherapy staff

To take responsibility for designated elements of the patient treatment protocols and delivery of such treatments in patients own home.  

To act as a technical resource to the Therapy department, in relation to the provision of mobility equipment.

 To document, evaluate and liaise with qualified Physiotherapists following interventions

 To be responsible for the completion and potential delegation of non-clinical tasks within the Medicine for Older People and Neuro Outliers Team and wider Physiotherapy teams.

To work as part of the weekend Therapy Service weekend Service

Working for our organisation

Listen to why colleagues think we are a great place to work! - https://bit.ly/3DNEQfD

What does Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust offer you?

  • As part of our BHT family, you’ll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression.
  • We offer flexible and agile working opportunities, alongside your NHS benefits of generous annual leave entitlement, pension and access to NHS discount schemes. 
  • We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce.

Why work for us?

  • We’re committed to promoting inclusion and making sure all colleagues feel they belong. We encourage new colleagues from a diverse range of backgrounds to apply.
  • As an employer, we aim to create a workplace where differences are valued, and colleagues treat one another with dignity and respect.
  • Greater diversity within our BHT family improves positive outcomes for the people and communities we serve. 

What do we stand for?

  • Our vision is to provide outstanding care, support healthy communities and be a great place to work.
  • Our mission is to provide personal and compassionate care every time.
  • Our CARE values are collaborate, aspire, respect and enable.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For a comprehensive list of responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to the Job Description and Person Specification by downloading the JD and PS attachment in the advert.

If you are an internal applicant there is the option for secondment, all applicants must have the endorsement/support of their line manager prior to application.

If you have a disability that makes submitting this online application difficult and would like assistance, please contact us on [email protected] quoting the vacancy reference number.

Person specification

EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING

Essential criteria
  • Good level of education to GCSE standard. (at least 3 subjects)
  • Grade C GCSE or equivalent in English
Desirable criteria
  • NVQ level II or III in Health Care
  • Manual handling or First Aid qualification

EXPERIENCE

Essential criteria
  • Able to accept and undertake responsibility for designated tasks
  • Previous work in health care environment and experience of patients with physical impairment
  • 6 months experience within a customer care (face to face) environment.
Desirable criteria
  • Previous work as a Therapy Assistant or allied profession

SKILLS, ABILITIES & KNOWLEDGE

Essential criteria
  • Clear, concise verbal and written communication to ensure liaison with multi disciplinary team, patients and carers to ensure records and reports are accurate, legal and in legible manner (in English)
  • Demonstrate good organisational skills
  • Demonstrate insight into the importance of maintaining a safe working environment
  • Ability to learn / ability to self initiate learning (evidence within the last 2 years)
  • Able to work within a team setting
  • Able to maintain written communications / records
  • Evidence of self motivation and initiative
  • Awareness of health & safety issues and policies
  • Able to know own limitations and seek advice
  • Able to complete tasks set, follow instructions
  • Flexible and adaptable in approach to work
  • Full driving licence
  • Able to undertake manual handling tasks
  • Physical ability and endurance to work in the physical environment of the linical area required by this post

Special Circumstances

Essential criteria
  • Car Driver essential
  • Ability to use own car for purposes of work

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Veteran AwareApprenticeships logoPositive about disabled peopleArmed Forces Covenant Gold AwardDisability confident employerStep into healthNational Preceptorship for Nursing Quality Mark

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

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Katherine Stagg
Job title
Clinical Specialist in Neuro-Rehabilitation
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
07929356662
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