Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Physiotherapy Assistant Therapy Practitioner in the Specialist Learning Disability Services based in Buckinghamshire.
The successful candidate will work as an integral member of a diverse multi-disciplinary team and will join the growing Physiotherapy service.
You will be a highly motivated and will be able to demonstrate an interest and specialist knowledge in working with this client group. You will have excellent communication and organisational skills and be enthusiastic about working as part of a dynamic, multi-disciplinary team.
You will receive regular clinical supervision and support and will work closely with the physiotherapy team in developing Physiotherapy services within learning disabilities across Buckinghamshire.
Main duties of the job
- To work individually with service users on specific tasks as identified by a registered Physiotherapist.
- To work as a member of the multidisciplinary team.
- To be able to work flexibly across a wide variety of settings within the service
- To work in a lone environment visiting service users at home, assessing and managing risk.
- To maintain records to required professional standards
- To liaise with carers and other professionals as relevan
- To carry out assessments and manual treatments of service users with moderate physical effort and to comply with the Trusts Manual Handling Policy at all times.
- To attend mandatory training and demonstrate application during interventions
- To gain valid consent for interventions working within a legal framework with service users who lack capacity to consent to treatment
- To adhere to the Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct, the Trust's Code of conduct for non-qualified staff and all other relevant policies and procedures
About us
- You will be offered a structured induction program, giving you access to specific learning and development opportunities to give you the confidence and skills to carry out role
- You'll be an important part of an innovative, creative and developing service. We are committed to a future where we use continuous quality improvement to harness your ideas for service development and make them a reality.
- Be part of a growing physiotherapy team and network across the trust
- Be encouraged develop your skills and have the opportunity to access regular development training
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To undertake assessment of appropriate service users as delegated by a registered Physiotherapist and to deliver and progress individual treatment programmes.
- To have knowledge and understanding of conditions associated with learning disabilities and physiotherapy interventions used to treat these
- To recognise changes and communicate assessment and treatment results back to the registered physiotherapist.
- To independently carry out group work as delegated by a registered Physiotherapist
- To train and assess competency of carers to carry out treatment programme's as prescribed by the registered physiotherapist
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To undertake assessment of appropriate service users as delegated by a registered Physiotherapist and to deliver and progress individual treatment programmes.
- To have knowledge and understanding of conditions associated with learning disabilities and physiotherapy interventions used to treat these
- To recognise changes and communicate assessment and treatment results back to the registered physiotherapist.
- To independently carry out group work as delegated by a registered Physiotherapist
- To train and assess competency of carers to carry out treatment programme's as prescribed by the registered physiotherapist
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Knowledge of Physiotherapy role withinhealthcare setting
- Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office and associated packages
Desirable
- A Levels and/or Health and Social Care NVQ level 3 or equivalent
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a Physiotherapy healthcare related setting
- Experience of leading groups and 1:1 interventions
Desirable
- Experience of working with people with learning disabilities and/or mental health problems
Physical Skills
Essential
Skills knowledge and ability
Essential
- Knowledge and ability to use a range of communication skills
- Ability to teach practical skills
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Knowledge of Physiotherapy role withinhealthcare setting
- Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office and associated packages
Desirable
- A Levels and/or Health and Social Care NVQ level 3 or equivalent
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a Physiotherapy healthcare related setting
- Experience of leading groups and 1:1 interventions
Desirable
- Experience of working with people with learning disabilities and/or mental health problems
Physical Skills
Essential
Skills knowledge and ability
Essential
- Knowledge and ability to use a range of communication skills
- Ability to teach practical skills
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Employer details
Employer name
Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Unit 1, Midshires Business Park, Smeaton Close, Aylesbury, HP19 8HL
Smeaton Close
Aylesbury
HP19 8HL
Employer's website
https://www.hpft.nhs.uk/careers/ (Opens in a new tab)
