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Job summary

Main area
Physiotherapy
Grade
Band 4
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Full time - 37.5 hours per week
Job ref
162-5949-AV
Employer
Barking Havering and Redbridge Univ Hospitals NHS Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Across Site
Town
Romford/Ilford
Salary
£29,460 - £31,909 Per Annum Inclusive
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
08/05/2024 23:59

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Band 4 Orthopaedic/Surgical Physiotherapy Assistant

Band 4

 

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Job overview

Across the sites of Barking and Dagenham, Havering, and Redbridge University Hospitals Trust (BHRUT) we are pleased to offer a number of exciting opportunities for Physiotherapist Assistants with a special interest in Orthopaedics and Surgery at a Band 4 level, to join our friendly and highly skilled team of Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, and support staff on a full-time basis.

The post will include working with elective orthopaedic inpatients, the elective surgery pre-assessment team, elective patients from other surgical specialties, and our developing prehabilitation service for elective joint replacements as well as delivering joint replacement education sessions pre-operatively.

The successful candidate will be able to assess and discharge patients independently  as well as provide advice and support to patients and family members. They will have excellent communication and reasoning skills. The post involves close working with the MDT to provide evidence-based patient-centred care in a variety of settings. In return you will receive regular supervision and support, as well as training and career development opportunities.

Due to recent investments this is a new exciting time within the team, with lots of opportunities for involvement in service development. As we work towards the goal establishing the best care and treatment for our patients throughout their journey at BHRUT.

The post will include weekend and twilight working.

 

Main duties of the job

  • To accept routine patient referrals to orthopaedics and surgery, and assess and treat according to protocols and guidelines.
  • To work independently with access to supervision as required.  To maintain close communication with the therapy team to facilitate patient care.
  • To actively lead and co-ordinate the Therapy Assistant in-service training programme.
  • To actively participate in team and departmental in-service training.  Work alongside qualified therapist in the induction of new staff.
  • To carry out other duties deemed necessary by the lead clinician in discussion with the post holder to ensure adequate provision of service.

Working for our organisation

We provide care for the residents of three diverse London boroughs. Most of our 7,800 permanent staff live in Barking and Dagenham, Havering and Redbridge and the majority are from black, Asian and minority ethnic groups. We also provide healthcare services to people in south west Essex, and specialist neurosciences services to the whole of the county.

Our services include all the major specialties of large acute hospitals and we operate from two main sites - King George Hospital in Goodmayes and Queen’s Hospital in Romford. We have two of the busiest emergency departments in London – more than 300,000 people visited our A&Es in 2023. We also provide outpatient services at Brentwood Community Hospital, Barking Community Hospital, Loxford Polyclinic, and Harold Wood Polyclinic.

We’re pleased to be leading the way in reducing the time our patients wait to get the treatment they need. The Elective Surgical Hub at King George Hospital is one of eight to be accredited as part of a national scheme; the Care Quality Commission has raised the ratings for urgent and emergency care at Queen’s and King George hospitals; and data released by NHS England showed that the Trust was the most improved in 2023 for reducing waits for emergency care. 

We are particularly proud of our regional Neurosciences Centre; Radiotherapy Centre; Hyper Acute Stroke Unit; and dedicated breast care service at King George Hospital. We’re also part of the North East London Cancer Alliance.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For further information on this role, please see the attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification.

The person specification listed below is not the full specification requirements for the role.  Please ensure you review the full specification on the job description prior to submitting your application.

Applicants are advised to read all the information on the advert and the supporting information before completing and submitting an application. As you complete your application please ensure you clearly demonstrate how you meet the criteria in the person specification for this post by adequately completing the supporting information section of the application form.

All new staff appointed at the Trust are subject to a probationary period.

Applications should be made online, however, queries regarding the application process, assistance with completion of the application form or if you require any adjustments (for applicants with a disability) please contact Amanda Vickers, Recruitment Advisor, on 01708 435000 ext. 5926. Further details regarding the post may be obtained by contacting the manager as per the contact details above.

Person specification

Education/Qualifications

Essential criteria
  • Good standard of general education, to G.C.S.E. level or equivalent
  • Evidence of recent relevant and appropriate training and CPD

Skills/Abilities

Essential criteria
  • Ability to work on own initiative and manage own caseload
  • Willing to work in community and hospital settings
  • Ability to communicate information (verbal, non verbal and written) in an accurate, clear and logical manner

Experience/Knowledge

Essential criteria
  • To have 2 years experience working as a Therapy Assistant in Health or similar post
Desirable criteria
  • To have experience as a Therapy Assistant, preferably within the speciality of orthopaedics
  • Previous work in the community
  • Team worker

Employer certification / accreditation badges

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Applicant requirements

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Jenny Smith
Job title
Team Lead Physio for Orthopaedics
Email address
[email protected]
Additional information

For any further information please contact Jenny Smith (Team Lead Physiotherapist) on 01708 435000 ext. 6888.

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