Physiotherapy Assistant at South Warwickshire NHS Foundation Trust (Sponsorship Available)

Are you a dedicated individual looking for a fulfilling role in healthcare? South Warwickshire NHS Foundation Trust (SWFT), rated Outstanding by the CQC, is seeking a Physiotherapy Assistant to join their team. This rewarding position offers the potential for visa sponsorship for the right candidates.

About the Trust

SWFT is a forward-thinking, expanding organization dedicated to improving quality, integrating care pathways, and delivering exceptional healthcare services. With facilities across Warwickshire—including hospitals in Warwick, Stratford-upon-Avon, Leamington Spa, Rugby, and Shipston-on-Stour—and comprehensive community services, the Trust plays a pivotal role in serving the region and beyond. 

Our Values 

At SWFT, we are “Trusted to provide safe, effective, and compassionate care.” This ethos drives everything we do. During the recruitment process, you’ll have the opportunity to showcase how your skills and experiences align with these values. Whether in a patient-facing role or supporting behind the scenes, every team member is integral to delivering outstanding care. 

 Why Join Us? 

By becoming part of SWFT, you’ll contribute to a progressive organization committed to innovation, excellence, and the wellbeing of its staff and patients. 

Apply today and help us shape the future of healthcare in Warwickshire!    

Position: Physiotherapy Assistant

Salary: £26,530 to £29,114 per annum

Job Type: Full Time

Location: Leamington Rehab Hospital and Stratford Hospital, Warwick, UK

About the Role

An opportunity has arisen within the MSK Physiotherapy Team for a Band 4 physiotherapy assistant. We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic, motivated, compassionate team member to join our dynamic and forward thinking team.

The post will spread across Leamington Rehab Hospital and Stratford Hospital. The physio teams comprise of Technical Instructors, qualified clinical staff including First contact practitioners and Team Leads.

The successful candidate will be given responsibility to support a variety of rehab classes, manage a caseload of elective and referred patients with autonomy and guidance from qualified physiotherapists.

Although the majority of this role will be clinical, there will be some admin responsibilities where necessary.

Previous experience in a Healthcare setting is essential.

South Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust has a commitment to providing a seven day service and therefore there is a requirement to undertake weekend working.

The role of requires delivery of high quality, caring and compassionate patient care. The post holder will undertake assessment, implementation and evaluation of patient care needs for a defined group of patients under the indirect supervision of a registered professional in their specialist area. The post holder is required to work as part of a team committed to delivering and improving a high standard of therapy within South Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust.

Main Duties

Professional Values

  • To ensure Trust standards and values are maintained and monitored to improve the quality of care to all who come into contact with the services provided by South Warwickshire Foundation Trust.
  • Ensure records and documentation are maintained, kept confidential, and meets appropriate Trust standards, and in line with the Data Protection Act.
  • Demonstrates a positive and enthusiastic approach to their work in order to maintain high morale and motivation within the department. Promoting a professional and positive working environment.
  • To report any accidents or incidents via the DATIX incident reporting system and/or to an appropriate registered professional, ensuring an open and transparent culture.
  • To adhere to the Trusts dress code policy, maintaining a smart appearance at all times.
  • To adhere to the Trusts IT policies regarding e-mail and internet usage.
  • To ensure children and adults and protected from abuse and avoidable harm and report any safeguarding concerns in accordance with Trust policies and procedures.

Clinical Practice

  • Take responsibility for care and welfare of an defined caseload of patients/clients within your area of work.
  • Continuously assess, implement and evaluate treatment, using appropriate programmes / methods of care agreed by a registered professional.
  • To report to the registered professional any patient who gives cause for concern.
  • Never undertake anything beyond your own level of competency.
  • To ensure delivery of high quality care in accordance with Trust policies, procedures and guidelines.
  • To accurately document all care delivered to patients, maintaining confidentiality at all times.
  • Participate in activities to improve the quality, productivity and effectiveness of care in response to local and national policies and initiatives.
  • To adhere to Infection Prevention and Control policies relevant to the area of work, demonstrating an understanding of cross infection.
  • To support relatives as required demonstrating compassion and empathy.
  • Provide supervision and support to junior support and care staff as required.
  • Communications and Interpersonal Relationships
  • Welcome patients, relatives and visitors to the clinical area, providing assistance, support and information where required, identifying individual needs and utilising a range of agreed communication mediums.
  • Always introduce yourself in line with the Trust privacy and dignity promises and the principles of good customer service.
  • Communicate effectively and professionally with the multi-disciplinary team to ensure that patient care is well planned, coordinated and communicated.
  • Contribute to the reporting, handover and documentation of patient care maintaining confidentiality at all times.
  • Use the Trust information support systems and other computer systems as required by the clinical area.

Team Working

  • To act in a professional manner, and as a role model, at all times, leading by example to junior members of the team.
  • Support and cooperate with the multidisciplinary team to ensure that all statutory and Trust regulations are complied with.
  • Participate in research and audit as required by the multidisciplinary team to ensure standards of patient care are monitored and improved.

Education, Training and Personal Development

  • To ensure attendance at mandatory training sessions i.e. infection control, resuscitation and moving and handling training.
  • To complete the Trusts Clinical Support Worker Induction programme.
  • To successfully complete the Care Certificate within 12 weeks of commencing employment.
  • To ensure maintenance and development of individual competence knowledge and skill.
  • As a competent practitioner, teach and provide supervision to appropriate junior staff.
  • To participate in and undertake appropriate training and development activities including IT and clinical skills.
  • Maintain up to date knowledge of changes in policies and procedures relevant to the post.

Qualifications

Essential

  • Obtained an educational level of GCSE level A – C English and Maths or equivalent
  • Minimum Foundation Degree in Health and Social Care or equivalent higher apprenticeship
  • Care Certificate or willingness to work towards attaining it

Experience (Essential)

  • Significant experience in delivering care and working in a healthcare, people centred environment
  • Experience working as part of a team

Desirable

  • Experience in supervising others at work

Skills (Essential)

  • Evidence of competence in patient assessment skills
  • Evidence of specialist extended skills and competencies
  • Evidence of regular updates and utilisation of specialist skills and competencies
  • Able to implement and evaluate treatment
  • Able to recognise when escalation to a registered professional is required
  • Able to delegate work appropriately
  • Good written, verbal and non-verbal communication skills
  • Competent IT skills
  • Able to present information, written and orally in an accurate clear and logical manner
  • Ability to organise and prioritise workload
  • Able to work autonomously
  • Ability to write accurate and legibly in patient notes

Desirable

  • Experience of supervising others

Personal Qualities (Essential)

  • Able to work as part of a team
  • Compassionate and caring nature
  • Empathetic
  • Reliable

Benefits

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require sponsorship to work in the United Kingdom (UK) are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications

Required Documents

  1. CV/Resume
  2. Cover Letter

Application Process

Interested and qualified candidates should kindly CLICK HERE to learn more and apply

Application Deadline

November 25, 2024