Community Physiotherapy Support Worker

Job overview

This job is currently only open to people who already work for the NHS in Cornwall or the Isles of Scilly. We are committed to supporting our dedicated staff, so only current employees of the following organisations can apply:

• Cornwall Foundation Trust
• Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust
• Cornwall and Isles of Scilly Integrated Care Board

If you do not currently work for one of these NHS organisations, your application will not be considered at this time.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a part time Band 4 Physiotherapy assistant  to  become part of the community therapy team currently based at  Newquay Community Hospital.  We are a friendly, dynamic and fun-loving team who enjoy providing excellent services to our patients.

We are looking for someone who has current experience already working as a band 4 physiotherapy support worker, ideally in the community with adults with physical disability/illness or a band 3 support worker looking to  develop their skills.

The post is community based, working predominantly in patients own homes along with appointments in care homes and hospital gym facilities.  It may also include occasionally providing cover on the ward during leave.

The post holder will work closely with Occupational therapy colleagues and be part of the transformation towards neighbourhood working .

Main duties of the job

The post holder will be expected to hold their own clinical caseload  and be confident working independently in the community.

The post holder will need to be able to access appointments in patients homes many of which are in rural locations

The post holder will need to be confident  to assess and treat patients deemed to be suitable for a Band 4, such as providing exercise programmes, walking aids and falls prevention work.  They will have access to regular supervision and support from the other support workers in the team, and from the qualified staff.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

To view a detailed job description and person specification including the main responsibilities of this role please see ‘supporting documents’.