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Physiotherapy Assistant - Cardiothoracics and Cardiology | Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust

Posting date:	21 March 2025
Salary:	Not specified
Additional salary information:	£24,071 - £25,674 per annum
Hours:	Part time
Closing date:	20 April 2025
Location:	Nottingham, NG5 1PB
Company:	Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trusts
Job type:	Permanent
Job reference:	7096370/164-6995090-A

Summary

Cardiothoracic Surgery & Cardiology Physiotherapy Support Worker

Are you an enthusiastic and dynamic therapy or rehabilitation assistant looking to develop your skills within an acute hospital environment?

We are looking for a passionate, self-motivated and caring individual to join our existing dynamic & supportive team in the role of Band 3 Physiotherapy Support Worker. This is a permanent role working within the Cardiothoracic Surgery and Cardiology team at Nottingham City Hospital. This team sits within the Acute Inpatient Physiotherapy Team, North Corridor.

The successful applicant will be involved in assessment, rehabilitation and discharge planning of patients, with the guidance of the physiotherapists. You will be expected to utilise rehabilitation and exercise programmes developed in conjunction with the physiotherapists.

You will be responsible for your own caseload, working both individually and alongside other members of the therapy team. As well as clinical work you will also be expected to assist with administrative duties required for the running of the team, such as equipment ordering, stock management, printing or photocopying.

This role will require the successful applicant tosupport the running of the service across 7 days and bank holidays.

This is an excellent opportunity for somebody who has previous experience as a therapy or rehabilitation assistant in an NHS or care setting.

Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for full details of the job. Core responsibilities include, but are not limited to:



· Working alongside the physiotherapists and fellow support workers to provide rehabilitation and discharge planning for patients across the surgical wards at City Campus. Tasks will include gathering initial information, providing acute rehabilitation, assessing for walking aids, working with a wide range of equipment to promote independence, making onward referrals to community services.

· Working both individually and alongside other members of the team.

· Providing administrative and clerical support to the team alongside the other support workers.

· Maintaining accurate records (patient records, stock and audit data)

· Developing and promoting effective professional working relationships with members of the team and the wider Multidisciplinary Team.

· Motivating and encouraging patients to participate in acute rehabilitation.

· Role modelling NUH values in your everyday practice.



You will be familiar with providing care to patients and working with a wide range of equipment to promote independence. You will possess excellent communication skills and enjoy working as part of a supportive team. You will be organised, motivated and self-directed to enable you to organise your workload and priorities.



With over 19,000 staff, we are one of the biggest employers in the city with a central role in supporting the health and wellbeing of our local population. We play a leading role in research, education and innovation.

Come and join our wonderful team at NUH. We are big believers in diversity and welcome new ideas to help develop our team in order to deliver world class healthcare to the vast patient populations we serve. With endless personal development opportunities available, at NUH we will endeavour to turn your job into a career!

The Physiotherapy service is part of the Therapies and Rehabilitation Services pathway, which is one of the pathways that together make up the Clinical Support Division at NUH. We are a diverse pathway of AHPs and support staff, employing over 800 staff, working together to deliver the high quality care we aspire to. Our HCPC registered AHP professionals comprise of physiotherapists, dietitians, occupational therapists, orthotists, prosthetists and speech and language therapists. We have a Chief AHP to lead us on our strategic direction, and many of the pathway leadership team have pathway AHP backgrounds to support our staff. There are also Practice Development Therapists to support career development for all.

We particularly welcome applications from people who identify as Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, or Disabled, as we are striving to be better represented at NUH.

Join a passionate and driven team of therapists and support workers striving to ensure consistent excellent patient centred care, collaborative MDT working and continuous service improvements across a wide variety of inpatient specialties.



We will provide a supportive and educational environment that encourages all team members to reach their full potential, where trust values are role modelled.



Opportunities to expand your own knowledge and skills will be supported through interdisciplinary working and relevant educational opportunities.



· Permanent 1 WTE (37.5 hours) Band 3 Physiotherapy Support Worker post

· Core hours are worked Monday to Friday

· Additional duties will include participation in weekend and bank holiday working. Weekends are rostered with expected frequency of 1:4 dependent on service need and staffing levels



Please familiarise yourself with the attached Job Description and Personal Specification for detail specific to this post.




This advert closes on Monday 31 Mar 2025