Physiotherapy Technician | Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
| Posting date: | 22 May 2024 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £24,008 - £25,553 per annum, pro rata (incl of HCAS) |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 21 June 2024 |
| Location: | Slough, SL1 2BJ |
| Company: | Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 6335486/371-CHS521 |
Summary
Flexible working hours/ part time / free staff parking / no weekend working / Supported in house and external training opportunities
OurTherapyAssistantsare 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 excitingTherapyTeamof Osteopaths, Physiotherapists, Assistants and Administrators.
Post holder will work between Upton Hospital in Sloughand Foundation House inDedworth.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 willfind satisfaction in workinghardto deliver a great service for our patients.
Theroleis based within the MSK outpatient department. Clinically,assistantsare utilised in providingguidedtreatment 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.
Ourassistantsalso 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 allrequiredto document any patient contact and ourassistantscan be involved with audits, service planning, and on occasion supporting the reception team.
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
• Access to a range of wellbeing tools and services
• Discounts at hundreds of popular retailers and restaurants
• Staff networks for race, diversity, disabilities and armed forces community to support equality
• Generous maternity, paternity, adoption and special leave.
• Free parking across Trust sites
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!
The “must haves” for you to be considered for this role:
• Excellent communication skills
• The ability to work as part of a team,patience,and empathy
• The ability to plan and co-ordinate effectively
• An interest in musculoskeletal care and rehabilitation
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.
This advert closes on Friday 31 May 2024
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