NHS
Job title:
Band 4 Physiotherapy Assistant Practitioner PPHS
Company
NHS
Job description
Join our dynamic and dedicated Pelvic Health Physiotherapy Team as a Therapy Assistant Practitioner! This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a supportive and enthusiastic team, providing essential care to perinatal patients as we launch the new Perinatal Pelvic Health Service.At Kings Mill Hospital, our small team of specialist physiotherapists is committed to treating pelvic dysfunction in both inpatient and outpatient settings. We collaborate closely with our obstetric and midwifery colleagues to deliver outstanding care to our maternity population.We are looking for someone who is:
- Enthusiastic and highly motivated
- Excellent in communication and organizational skills
- Experienced in holistic health care assessment and treatment
If you are passionate about making a difference in perinatal care and thrive in a collaborative environment, we would love to hear from you! Join us in delivering exceptional care and support to our patients.Main duties of the job
- Provide essential postnatal advice and information to women, ensuring they feel supported and informed during this crucial time.
- Engage in diverse outpatient care delivery, tailored to meet each patient’s unique needs. This includes:
- Telephone appointments for convenient and accessible care.
- Group sessions to foster community and shared experiences.
- One-to-one assessments for personalized attention and support.
About usThank you for your interest in this role.Sherwood is nationally recognised as being an excellent place to work and deliver care.The Care Quality Commission rated King’s Mill Hospital Outstanding and Newark, and Mansfield Community Hospitals Good. Overall we are rated Outstanding for care.For the last five years, we have been ranked as the best NHS Trust to work for in the Midlands.Happy colleagues deliver better care. Our teams work in a supportive, inclusive environment, which nurtures wellbeing and has opportunities for development and progression. We do not just care for our patients, we also care for you.We would love you to join us.Date posted28 November 2024Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 4Salary£26,530 to £29,114 a year per annumContractPermanentWorking patternFull-time, Job shareReference number214-CSTO-6785311Job locationsKings Mill HospitalMansfield RoadKings Mill HospitalNG17 4JLJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesTo see the full detailed job description and main responsibilities of the job please refer the job description attached.For further details about this role please email [email protected] Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesTo see the full detailed job description and main responsibilities of the job please refer the job description attached.For further details about this role please email [email protected]Person SpecificationKnowledgeEssential
- Interpersonal skills to include concise and effective verbal and written communication
- Ability to instruct and motivate
- Organisational skills, and ability to prioritise and manage time effectively
- Ability to work as a team and to liaise with colleagues in other disciplines
- Ability to problem solve and work flexibly
- Ability to work without direct supervision.
- IT and Computer skills
- Awareness of importance of confidentiality and ability to follow policies and procedures
- Ability to conduct and respond to risk assessments and escalate issues or concerns
- Ability to align to ICS and NHS trust behaviours and values
- Understands, promotes, and advocates for equality and diversity and demonstrates inclusion through interaction with individuals
- To be reliable and work as a role mode
- Effective Team working
- Approachable with a positive and reflective attitude
- Positive attitude to training and development
- Willingness to develop the role
Desirable
- Negotiation skills, ability to overcome barriers to exercise
- Passion for improving the experience of those receiving perinatal pelvic health service.
QualificationsEssential
- GCSE Mathematics Grades A-C, Levels 4-9, Functional Skills Level 2 or equivalent.
- 3 A-Levels or Health and Science T-Level or equivalent level 3 qualification(s) – such as the Senior Healthcare Support Worker apprenticeship (or other level 3 qualification pathway)
- NVQ 3 or equivalent qualification in health related subject
- Knowledge and skills acquired through training or experience in Physiotherapy, or maternity support work.
- Commitment to undertake additional training
Desirable
- Foundation Degree or equivalent level 5 qualification in related field
- Care certificate
- Some knowledge of anatomy/physiology/human biology
Further TrainingEssential
- Ability and willingness to expand knowledge of Pelvic Health conditions, treatments and impact on individual wellbeing
- Knowledge and understanding of complex NHS settings or equivalent
- Knowledge of Microsoft office packages
Desirable
- Knowledge of anatomy and physiology
- Knowledge of Maternity care.
ExperienceEssential
- Experience as a physiotherapy assistant, maternity support worker or health care assistant within an NHS trust or equivalent experience.
- Experience of working within an administrative environment
- Understanding of safeguarding issues, data protection and an awareness of health and Safety issues
Desirable
- Experience running group exercises or information sessions, either virtual or in person
- Undertaking exercise prescription and evaluating outcomes
- Experience in caring for women in the immediate postpartum period.
- Experience of using hospital patient record systems
Contractual RequirementsEssential
- Adaptable and willingness to work flexibility including occasional evening and weekends and bank holidays.
- Able to drive/travel between sites on a single day as required
Person SpecificationKnowledgeEssential
- Interpersonal skills to include concise and effective verbal and written communication
- Ability to instruct and motivate
- Organisational skills, and ability to prioritise and manage time effectively
- Ability to work as a team and to liaise with colleagues in other disciplines
- Ability to problem solve and work flexibly
- Ability to work without direct supervision.
- IT and Computer skills
- Awareness of importance of confidentiality and ability to follow policies and procedures
- Ability to conduct and respond to risk assessments and escalate issues or concerns
- Ability to align to ICS and NHS trust behaviours and values
- Understands, promotes, and advocates for equality and diversity and demonstrates inclusion through interaction with individuals
- To be reliable and work as a role mode
- Effective Team working
- Approachable with a positive and reflective attitude
- Positive attitude to training and development
- Willingness to develop the role
Desirable
- Negotiation skills, ability to overcome barriers to exercise
- Passion for improving the experience of those receiving perinatal pelvic health service.
QualificationsEssential
- GCSE Mathematics Grades A-C, Levels 4-9, Functional Skills Level 2 or equivalent.
- 3 A-Levels or Health and Science T-Level or equivalent level 3 qualification(s) – such as the Senior Healthcare Support Worker apprenticeship (or other level 3 qualification pathway)
- NVQ 3 or equivalent qualification in health related subject
- Knowledge and skills acquired through training or experience in Physiotherapy, or maternity support work.
- Commitment to undertake additional training
Desirable
- Foundation Degree or equivalent level 5 qualification in related field
- Care certificate
- Some knowledge of anatomy/physiology/human biology
Further TrainingEssential
- Ability and willingness to expand knowledge of Pelvic Health conditions, treatments and impact on individual wellbeing
- Knowledge and understanding of complex NHS settings or equivalent
- Knowledge of Microsoft office packages
Desirable
- Knowledge of anatomy and physiology
- Knowledge of Maternity care.
ExperienceEssential
- Experience as a physiotherapy assistant, maternity support worker or health care assistant within an NHS trust or equivalent experience.
- Experience of working within an administrative environment
- Understanding of safeguarding issues, data protection and an awareness of health and Safety issues
Desirable
- Experience running group exercises or information sessions, either virtual or in person
- Undertaking exercise prescription and evaluating outcomes
- Experience in caring for women in the immediate postpartum period.
- Experience of using hospital patient record systems
Contractual RequirementsEssential
- Adaptable and willingness to work flexibility including occasional evening and weekends and bank holidays.
- Able to drive/travel between sites on a single day as required
Expected salary
Location
United Kingdom
Job date
Tue, 03 Dec 2024 06:58:00 GMT
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