Physiotherapy Support Worker

South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust provide acute hospital and community-based services.

You will take a key role in the day-to-day management of the service, you will provide treatment while ensuring safe, effective, and patient-centred care.

Guided by a qualified physiotherapist to be responsible for the progression of patient treatment with an individual and group setting.

Providing support to qualified physiotherapy staff clinically and administratively

Supporting the delivery of timely, high-quality rehabilitation and facilitate patient flow

Contributing to service development, using evidence-based practice to inform policies and guidelines

Experience of working in a therapy environment

Work independently within scope of practice

A commitment to high standards of patient care and professional development

This role may involve participation in a 7-day rota, including weekends and Bank Holidays.

Benefits include access to an onsite gym, Training and Education Centre, and availability of temporary accommodation.

We operate a No Smoking Policy. Working towards Equal Opportunities.

This post is subject to satisfactory DBS check at Enhanced level

Hours per week: 37.5

Please add your telephone number to your application form so we can contact you quickly if required.

One Team One Trust - There are many reasons to work at our Trust. From our commitment to putting people first to our accessible services and award winning teams. We have a passion for research, innovation and tackling inequalities. We are committed to respect, fairness and civility and promote a compassionate, caring and positive culture / working environment.

We welcome all applications irrespective of peoples race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion/belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity and in particular those from under- represented groups. Looking after our workforces health and wellbeing is a priority for us. We also provide access to high quality education, training, career progression and support. Flexible working is supported via our Flexible Working Policy.

The Trust employs around 8,746 people and provides a range of hospital services to a local community of around 430,000 residents. We also provide a range of more specialised services outside this area. We offer our staff outstanding benefits - Fitness Centre (SRH), libraries at both hospital sites, chaplaincy support and access to a Care Co-ordinator to help staff with childcare arrangements.If you use AI,

and it poses a risk to the integrity of your individual recruitment process, we

may withdraw your application at any stage of the process.

Physical Skills

Desirable: - Evidence of maintaining a healthy lifestyle

Skills and Knowledge

Desirable: - Evidence of ability to be innovative and proactive; - Intermediate IT skills

Qualifications

Essential: - GCSE in English and Numeracy skills to level 1 or equivalent; - NVQ 3 in health related subject or relevant past experience

Experience