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Physiotherapy
Grade
Band 2
Contract
Permanent: Wednesday, Thursday, Friday 08:00 - 14:45 (30 min lunch)
Hours
Part time - 18.75 hours per week (7 day working may be consulted upon/currently additional weekend working is voluntary)
Job ref
252-6615737
Employer
Dartford and Gravesham NHS Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Darent Valley Hospital
Town
Dartford
Salary
£24,873 incl HCAS per annum pro rata
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
Today at 23:59
Interview date
08/10/2024

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Dartford and Gravesham NHS Trust logo

Physiotherapy Assistant - Inpatient acute medicine

Band 2

Job overview

Band 2 (with progression supported to band 3 on completion of internal competencies)

Wednesday to Friday (08:00 - 14:45 -  30 min lunch break)

We have an exciting opportunity for a suitable candidate to join our inpatient acute medical team. The role is mainly working with and rehabilitating patients who have been admitted for an acute deterioration in their function due to an acute or exacerbation of a chronic medical condition; this also includes falls.  The rehabilitation required is provided in the hospital setting and requires planning to support patients to be discharged home or receive ongoing rehabilitating in the community setting.

All relevant training will be provided to understand how to assess a patient, how to prescribe exercises, how to issue equipment and how to document notes.

There will be opportunity for inpatient orthopaedic weekend work on a voluntary basis. However, the job description now includes a 7 day working note as the service may be consulted on to cover weekends as part of its remit.

Main duties of the job

We can offer you:

An excellent working environment in a newly built hospital

A supportive management structure

A positive and well-established appraisal and development system

Encouragement to develop clinical skills

Clinical leadership is through the established structure of Senior and Superintendent Physiotherapists.

Candidates

Essential experience required:

You will have good written and spoken English and experience working with the general public.

You also should have some experience working with individuals with a disability. Previous experience working in the NHS would be helpful.

You will be able to demonstrate good communication skills and be able to prioritise your work.

Computer skills are essential - training in local systems will be provided.

Informal visits will be available to shortlisted candidates only.

Candidates must have a friendly and flexible approach

Working for our organisation

We are committed to being an inclusive and diverse employer. We strive to employ people who reflect the communities we serve, and aim to create an inclusive culture where everyone can reach their full potential. Whatever your race, ethnicity, belief, generation, sexual orientation, gender or gender identity, disability or experience, you’ll appreciate the opportunities we give you to work in an inclusive atmosphere. We welcome applications from people of diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experiences to build on the progress we’ve achieved to make our Trust diverse and the best place to work. We celebrate the diversity of thought, viewpoints and ideas that help us overcome challenges and embrace new possibilities. We have signed the Armed Forces Covenant Pledge and have a commitment to the Armed Forces Community.

If you are considering applying for a role, please be aware that as an NHS Employee you may have contact with vulnerable service users. We strongly encourage that all our staff are vaccinated against COVID-19 and are vaccinated annually against Flu, in order to protect the health and safety of our staff and patients. Your commitment will help us to put the safety and care of our patients first, as well as helping us to protect you and your colleagues.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

General responsibilities

Clinical Responsibilities

Managerial responsibilities

Professional responsibilities

Education and development responsibilities

In addition to the responsibilities outlined above, please see the detailed job description and person specification for further information.

Person specification

QUALIFICATIONS/TRAINING

Essential criteria
  • Good spoken English.
  • Good written English.
Desirable criteria
  • ECDL or equivalent level computer skills

PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE

Essential criteria
  • Experience of working with people in some capacity.
  • Experience working with people with disabilities.
Desirable criteria
  • Previous work experience in the NHS.
  • Previous work as Therapy Assistant.

SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE

Essential criteria
  • Able to take responsibility for ones actions.
  • Good communication skills.
  • Ability to prioritise.
  • Organisational abilities.
  • Demonstrate initiative.
  • Able to work in a team.
Desirable criteria
  • Knowledge of physiotherapy.

APTITUDES, PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS

Essential criteria
  • Flexible.
  • Diplomacy.
  • Problem solving.
  • Personable.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Apprenticeships logoAge positiveInvestors in PeopleCare quality commission - GoodMindful employer.  Being positive about mental health.Disability confident employerArmed Forces Covenant Bronze Award

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.

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Becky Newton
Job title
Team Lead General Medicine
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
01322428586
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