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Job summary

Main area
Physiotherapy
Grade
NHS AfC: Band 2
Contract
Permanent
Hours
  • Part time
  • Flexible working
28 hours per week
Job ref
234-24-CS3255
Employer
Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital
Town
Norwich
Salary
£24,169 per annum, pro rata
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
20/05/2025 23:59
Interview date
05/06/2025

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Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust logo

Physiotherapy Assistant - Trauma and Orthopaedics

NHS AfC: Band 2

At NNUH it is our privilege to provide healthcare to over one million people across Norfolk and surrounding areas. Our vision is to ‘provide the best care for every patient’, and if this inspires you and you share our values, we really want you to join our team. 

NNUH is currently the busiest Trauma Unit in the East of England caring for almost 850 trauma patients annually many with complex care needs. We are enhancing our urgent and emergency care specialist services for patients with significant injuries as a result of trauma and have an ambition to become a Major Trauma Centre.

Our values support our vision and guide the behaviour of everything we do, these are:

People-focused

We look after the needs of our patients, carers and colleagues, to provide a safe and caring experience for all.

Respect

We act with care, compassion and kindness and value others’ diverse needs.

Integrity

We take an honest, open and ethical approach to everything we do.

Dedication

We work as one team and support each other to maintain the highest professional standards.

Excellence

We continuously learn and improve to achieve the best outcomes for our patients and our hospital. 

Wish you were here? So do we.


We want all our staff to achieve a balance between work and personal life and understand how important flexible working can be.  We welcome applications on a full or part time basis, various shift patterns and hybrid working, where roles allow.


At the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (NNUH), we know the benefits diversity can bring to our organisation such as creativity, innovation and compassion. All of which have a direct impact towards our staff and patient experience. We are committed to being a Hospital for All – being equitable and inclusive, and a place where all feel a sense of belonging. We therefore particularly encourage and welcome applications from candidates who are underrepresented in NNUH’s workforce. These include people from Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic backgrounds, people with diverse abilities and people within the LGBT+ community.

Job overview

We are seeking a Therapy Assistant to join our Trauma and Orthopaedic team on the inpatient wards. In this role, you will work under direct supervision to undertake a variety of activities each day to support our Physiotherapy/Therapy teams to provide excellent patient care. This may include working with another clinician during an assessment or treatment, supporting a patient to complete a prescribed exercise, functional task or mobility plan, undertaking administrative and reporting tasks, and maintaining equipment and stock levels. 

It is an exciting time to join our service as the Trust is committed to becoming a designated major trauma centre over the next 5 years, and we have recently opened a new dedicated on-site elective Orthopaedic surgery facility.

You will receive training to undertake this role, working with and learning from staff who are experts in their field, along with junior staff, other support workers and students. You will receive supervision, an annual appraisal and take an active role within your own personal development using our competency framework. Our staff are our greatest asset, and we commit to supporting our staff and investing in their development to ensure that our services continue to improve and evolve. 

Post holders will be included in the orthopaedic in-patient weekend and bank holiday roster to fulfil the 7-day working commitments required for this post.

Main duties of the job

  • Working under supervision to undertake a variety of clinical tasks to support the delivery of physiotherapy to patients.
  • Working under direction to undertake a variety of non-clinical tasks to support the physiotherapy or service.
  • To support the delivery of a high quality, safe and compassionate healthcare service, all staff are expected to act as a role model to others in all aspects of their work and consistently demonstrate NNUH’s ‘PRIDE’ values of People focused, Respect, Dedication, Integrity and Excellence. 

We deliver services from 8:00 – 20:00 in some clinical areas and staff may be required to be flexible to work early, late or long day shifts. Post holder will be required to commit to 7-day working pattern. A roster is in place for weekend and bank holiday shifts.

People are at the heart of everything we do. We support patients through every stage of their care, ensuring that we address and respect individual needs at every step. This post will provide a variety of clinical experiences within the speciality and multiple opportunities for professional and personal development in keeping with our Trust's strategic objectives. We drive to advance our research capabilities and ensure that relevant research evidence is integrated into clinical practice to aid staff and service development. We have strong links with the University of East Anglia and are involved in research activities.

Working for our organisation

Join us at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital and be part of a workforce of over 10,000 staff!

The NNUH is one of the largest NHS trusts in the UK, providing first-class acute care for around one million people, living in Norfolk and surrounding areas. We are a teaching and research hospital, at the forefront of innovation, home to state-of-the-art facilities, such as the Quadram Institute. We are pleased to work closely with the University of East Anglia, providing teaching opportunities for our staff and placement opportunities for their students. We attract some of the best and leading professionals from across the country and are proud that our workforce represents 94 countries from across the world.

We are a friendly, collaborative hospital, working with local services and home to N&N Hospitals Charity

We can offer you the full range of NHS benefits/discounts and in addition:

  • Flexible working hours
  • Fast Track Staff Physiotherapy Service
  • Multi Faith prayer room
  • Discounted gym memberships
  • Excellent pension scheme and annual leave entitlement
  • Wagestream - access up to 40% of your pay as you earn it
  • Free Park & Ride service direct to NNUH site
  • Free 24-hours confidential counselling support
  • On-site Nursery
  • On-site cafes offering staff discounts
  • Support in career development
  • Flexible staff bank
  • Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars, Cycle to Work scheme and home electronics

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

  • With support and supervision, manage an allocated workload efficiently and effectively with regard to clinical priorities and use of time. 
  • To collect relevant patient information from a variety of sources to assist with clinical prioritisation and patient management, e.g. ward handovers, observation charts, medical and nursing records.
  • To use good communication to gain valid informed consent prior to undertaking any clinical tasks. With support, to work within the legal framework with patients who lack the capacity to consent to treatment.
  • To work under direct/indirect supervision and direction of qualified physiotherapists and Occupational Therapists,  and Physiotherapy or Occupational Therapy (Assistant Practitioners/Senior Physiotherapy or  Occupational Therapy Assistants in the performance of specific tasks for individuals or groups of patients as part of treatment and rehabilitation programmes.
  • To undertake other duties within the specialty/service. 
  • To be aware at all times of changes in the patient’s physical and/or psychological condition and respond appropriately.
  • To assist in the moving, handling and treatment of heavily dependent patients  who require the use of hoists and patient handling equipment. This includes supporting and stabilising patients as part of their rehabilitation programme

Please refer to the Job Description for the full specification of responsibilities and requirements for this post.

Please note we are unable to offer remote interviews and require you to attend a face-to-face interview for this post. We will also be unable to offer alternative interview dates should you be successful.

Person specification

Qualifications

Desirable criteria
  • NVQ in Care or equivalent

Experience

Essential criteria
  • Previous experience of working in a Care environment or activities involving contact with the general public

Skills

Essential criteria
  • Demonstrates ability to communicate effectively
  • Is able to work as part of a team
  • Demonstrates good organisational skills

Attitude, aptitude

Essential criteria
  • Effective role model, demonstrating NNUH’s PRIDE values of People focussed, Respect, Integrity, Dedication and Excellence
  • Demonstrates understanding and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Apprenticeships logoNo smoking policyAge positiveInvestors in People: GoldImproving working livesStonewall Health ChampionsMindful employer.  Being positive about mental health.We offer Wagestream - A financial wellbeing benefit which lets you access your pay as you earn it.Disability confident employerNHS Pastoral CareStep into healthArmed Forces Covenant

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
Emma Carrington
Job title
Operational Lead Physiotherapist
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
01603 286286
Additional information

 Ext. 7821

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