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Job summary

Main area
Therapy services
Grade
Band 4
Contract
Permanent: Working pattern must include a Friday. Weekend working requirement - approximately one weekend day every four weeks, depending on service need.
Hours
Full time - 30 hours per week (Working pattern must include a Friday. Weekend working requirement - approximately one weekend day every four weeks, depending on service need.)
Job ref
164-7219907
Employer
Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Cit Hospital Campus
Town
Nottingham
Salary
£26,530 - £29,114 per annum
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
18/06/2025 23:59

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Physiotherapy assistant practitioner - adult Cystic Fibrosis team

Band 4

Job overview

An exciting opportunity has become available for a Band 4 Physiotherapy assistant practitioner (0.8 WTE) to join the Adult Cystic Fibrosis team.  We are based at The Wolfson CF Centre at the City Hospital campus of Nottingham University Hospitals Trust. The role will involve devising and providing exercise programmes for patients with Cystic Fibrosis and other chronic respiratory diseases in a variety of settings including inpatients, outpatients, community and virtual work.

 

The successful candidate will become part of a fantastic MDT where you will gain a wider understanding of different professions and develop close working relationships. We are looking for a candidate with a passion for exercise intervention and ensuring the highest quality patient care. This post would be ideal for somebody with previous experience of providing exercise within a health or fitness setting.

You will also need to be able to drive and have access to a car for community visits.

Main duties of the job

The successful applicant will work alongside the physiotherapists and fellow band 3 physiotherapy assistant who work within our Cystic Fibrosis unit.

 

You will be involved in assessing exercise tolerance, devising and carrying out exercise programmes for patients across inpatient, outpatient, community and virtual settings.

 

Within the inpatient setting you will be involved in providing acute rehabilitation, assessing for walking aids and discharge. You will be responsible for your own caseload and diary management working both individually and alongside other members of the therapy and multidisciplinary team. You will need to be able to work independently and proactively with support from the therapy team.

 

You will be expected to supervise and support the band 3 physiotherapy assistant. You will participate in our in-service training programme.

 

As well as clinical work, you will be assist with administrative duties required for ensuring the smooth running of the CF unit. Duties include, but are not limited to stocktaking, equipment ordering, printing and photocopying.  Please refer to the attached job description and person specification  for full details.

Working for our organisation

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! 

Physiotherapy and OT services are part of the Therapies, Outpatients and Phlebotomy Directorate, within Specialist Clinical Services at NUH. We are a diverse team of AHPs and support staff, employing over 800 staff, who works 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.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The successful candidate will have previously worked in a care environment or within an exercise setting. You will be familiar with providing exercise programmes and working with a wide range of equipment to promote fitness and rehabilitation. You will possess excellent communication skills to motivate and encourage patients to participate in exercise and rehabilitation, and to develop and promote effective professional working relationships with other disciplines and members of the team.

 

You will be organised and capable of maintaining accurate records (patient records, stock and audit data). You will be motivated, self-directed and enjoy working as part of a supportive team. 

 

NUH's values and behaviours aim to improve the experience for our patients and our staff. This means that in undertaking this role the post holder is expected at all times to behave is a way that demonstrates commitment to the delivery of thoughtful patient care and continuous improvement.

 

Please see attached job description for full details.

 

·         Permanent 30 hours Band 4 post

                     

·         Core hours are worked Tuesday to Friday, 8:30 – 16:30

 

·         Additional duties will include participation in a weekend working rota

 

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

Person specification

Training and qualifications

Essential criteria
  • Level 2/GCSEs grade 4 or higher English and maths (Grade C or above prior to 2017) or equivalent Functional Skills
  • NVQ/QCF level 3 in healthcare or equivalent relevant qualification e.g. A-level / BTEC
Desirable criteria
  • Foundation degree in Health and Social Care, or equivalent level 5 qualification

Experience

Essential criteria
  • Significant experience of working as a therapy support worker (band 3)
  • Experience working within an interdisciplinary team
  • Experience of working in a relevant healthcare setting
  • Experience working in an exercise setting
Desirable criteria
  • Previous B4 experience

Communication and relationship skills

Essential criteria
  • Effective written, verbal and non-verbal communication skills
  • Able to communicate complex information with patients who have impaired communication abilities
  • Able to empathise with and motivate others

Analytical and judgement skills

Essential criteria
  • Demonstrate a responsible attitude/professional behaviour
  • Able to work flexibly as part of a team
  • Understanding the scope of practice as an Assistant Practitioner seeking help and direction when necessary

Planning and organisation skills

Essential criteria
  • Evidence of time management skills and ability to prioritise
  • Flexible and willing to adapt

Physical

Essential criteria
  • Able to undertake moving and handling procedures
  • Experience using information technology (e.g. basic word processing skills).

Other

Essential criteria
  • Able to work over a 7-day schedule
  • Car owner, willing and able to drive for work

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.

Documents to download

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Amy Hill
Job title
Adult CF physiotherapy team leader
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
07812 279674
Additional information

Alternatively, please contact Sarah Millward, highly specialist CF physiotherapist on [email protected]  

07812 276044. 

 

Please do get in touch if you are interested, we would love to hear from you!

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