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Physiotherapy Assistant | Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust
| Posting date: | 24 July 2024 |
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| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £22,816 - £24,336 pro rata |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 23 August 2024 |
| Location: | Bury, BL9 7TD |
| Company: | Salford Royal NHS Foundation Trust |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 6507362/236-BCO-CS225-24-A |
Summary
This is an ideal opportunity for someone with experience of working with patients in a health, social or customer care setting.
You will be an essential part of a large team of therapists based at Fairfield General Hospital. The role will involve working on the inpatient wards.
The department is currently developing an integrated approach to acute rehabilitation and as such you will work closely with physiotherapists and occupational therapists on a daily basis. You will be supported by a team which takes a proactive and innovative approach to continuous professional development, evidence based practice and service development.
Unfortunately, this role does not meet the criteria required to qualify for sponsorship.
The successful candidate will work as part of the highly specialised multidisciplinary stroke team based on the Fairfield General hospital site, as part of Bury Care Organisation.
To assist in the delivery of high quality, evidenced based rehabilitation in the acute setting at Fairfield General Hospital. Managing a delegated caseload with a range of registered clinicians available for support and direction as required.
Support with the implementation of therapy programmes devised by registered clinicians , working towards individual patient goals.
To work towards the completion of a specialised competency framework, supervised and evaluated by the registered clinicians.
Supporting with identified audits and quality improvement projects to ensure a continuous review and development of our services.
Carrying out a range of non-clinical duties related to the role as required.
Ability to work over 7 days , with the ability to be flexible in terms of working patterns including weekends, bank holidays and extra hours if necessary.
Support to wards/specialities outside of the normal work area may be required. This will never involve being asked to work outside scope of practice and the appropriate training will be provided.
The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) provides hospital and integrated health and social care services to over one million people living across Greater Manchester. Our 20,000 colleagues care for people in hospital and in the community, working across Bury, Rochdale, Oldham and Salford, to save and improve lives.
As a large NHS trust we are committed to enhancing the health of our local population by delivering consistently high standards of care and working closely with local authorities and key partners. We believe in our power and potential to make a difference and we’re always looking for people who demonstrate our three core values - care, appreciate and inspire – to join our team.
In return, we can offer you a job role with purpose and flexibility. The size and scale of the NCA means we can provide more challenge and opportunities so your career can always be moving in the right direction. By joining us you can also access a competitive benefits package, including, a fantastic annual leave allowance, flexible working opportunities and protected hours for health and wellbeing activities, helping you to achieve more personal downtime and a better work-life balance.
To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website:https://careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk/
This advert closes on Wednesday 31 Jul 2024
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