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Main area Women & Children Services Grade Band 4 Contract Permanent Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Working Monday to Friday between 08:30 -17:00. Exact working pattern can be discussed at interview and determined on successful recruitment to meet the needs of the service.) Job ref 328-WAC-7135320 Employer South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site West Acklam Centre Town Middlesbrough Salary £27,485 - £30,162 per annum Salary period Yearly Closing 14/08/2025 23:59 Physiotherapy Assistant PractitionerBand 4Job overviewWe are currently seeking to recruit a Physiotherapy Support Worker within the Community Paediatric Therapies Service. This is an integrated therapy service including occupational therapists, physiotherapists, therapy support workers and administrative staff. The Paediatric Physiotherapy service supports babies, children and young people across the South Tees region. The service is based in the community at West Acklam Centre. We looking for a dynamic person who is interested and motivated to join our established team of Paediatric Physiotherapists and therapy support workers. The post holder will work with babies, children and young people in a variety of settings including home, nursery/school and clinic settings. Previous experience of working with babies and children, young people and/or working within health settings will be helpful, although training will be given. The Paediatric Physiotherapy Service is a well-established, progressive and dynamic service, which continues to develop within the Trust. The team is friendly and supportive. Mentorship for this role will be available from the clinical staff. Main duties of the jobPerform duties under the professional responsibility of a Physiotherapist in the treatment of children aged 0-19 years using a range of specialist therapeutic treatments. Organise and deliver highly skilled support work. To work without direct supervision and be responsible for assessing patient progress and ensuring regular communication with the senior physiotherapists regarding treatment and/or progress and discharge of all patients. To undertake Physiotherapy intervention with babies/children/young people and their carers as directed by qualified staff. To run groups independently following advice from qualified Physiotherapist. Working independently with more complex cases or situations requiring non-standard programmes / intervention, to have own caseload. Recognise own limitations and pass onto the Physiotherapist for intervention. To communicate effectively with other agencies and maintain a good working relationship while maintaining confidentiality. Complete basic reports and clinical record keeping in a timely manner as required by the Paediatric Therapies Service and the Trust Please note this post may close at sufficient applicants Working for our organisationSouth Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust offers leadership and improvement training to all new staff. This training programme has been designed to support our staff in developing their understanding of leadership and management skills. You will be expected to attend the following training sessions: · Your Leadership Impact · Leading Your Team to Success · Service Improvement for Beginners The leadership and improvement programme aims to: · Explore leadership within the NHS · Promote Trust values and behaviours · Develop your leadership effectiveness and skills · Equip you with the necessary knowledge and skills to lead and complete service improvements within the scope of your role. After you complete these three and a half days of training you will be able to explore further leadership and improvement training Detailed job description and main responsibilitiesPlease see the full job description and person specification document(s) attached for main responsibilities of the role. Person specificationKnowledge and SkillsDemonstrates an understanding and knowledge of childhood development. Relevant knowledge gained working with children/young people ideally with long term conditions Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with an ability to adapt these to the individual needs of the patient/family. Ability to use own initiative in a constantly changing working environment Ability to work independently but also within a team. IT literacy for electronic patient records. Able to access independent transport for travel to community visits. Knowledge gained working as a therapy support worker. QualificationsGCSE/equivalent in Maths and English. Knowledge acquired through in-house training, short course and experience to NVQ 3 level or equivalent, plus knowledge of specific patient conditions, forms of therapy, acquired through training, experience”or NVQ3 in relevant subject. Safeguarding training Training in relevant subjects to the post obtained in a different role/setting. ExperienceExperience of working with children/young people (ideally with long term conditions) in a healthcare, education or social care setting. Experience of working in a team. Experience of independent decision making (ideally in complex situations). Experience of using different verbal and non-verbal communication styles with a variety of children/young people. Disclosure and Barring Checks (DBS) It is now the policy of South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust that all successful candidates who are new to the Trust who require DBS clearance for the post they have been offered, are required to pay the cost of their DBS. The method of payment for this is via salary deduction from your first month's pay. Equality, Diversity and Inclusion South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. We welcome applications from the Black and Minority Ethnic (BAME) Network; LGBT+ Network; Disability and Long-Term Health Conditions Network, Faith Network, Childless not by Choice Network and the Menopause Support Group. As an inclusive employer,we are here to support you. The Trust welcomes applications from all candidates who meet the criteria for the role. Please note that from January 2021, to work in the UK all candidates who are not UK or Republic of Ireland (RoI) nationals require sponsorship unless you have permission to work via another route. Non UK / RoI candidates wishing to apply can self-assess the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship hereWork in the UK - GOV.UK (Please provide full and accurate details of your current immigration status on the application form. Your current immigration status will not be considered as part of the shortlisting or interview process. Please note that not everyone needs a ‘Skilled Worker’ visa. If you are applying for a vacancy in health or adult social care, you may be eligible to apply for the Health and Care Worker visa instead. Please note: if the job you are applying for does not meet the eligibility criteria above, we will be unable to offer you sponsorship and you will need to explore whether you may be eligible to apply for an alternative immigration route which will secure your right to work in the UK before you apply. If you are in the UK already on a visa, please ensure you have no restrictions that would prevent you from taking this post. The Trust encourages and supports all applicants to be fully vaccinated against both COVID19 and influenza. Please be aware, there are occasions where some vacancies may close prior to the closing date advertised. This will only happen where sufficient applications are received AND will be made evident on the job advert. Please note if you are successfully shortlisted, we will contact you via the email address that you have applied from so please ensure you check your emails regularly. Existing employees of South Tees NHS Foundation Trust currently on the Redeployment Register, who meet the essential criteria for this post, will be shortlisted and interviewed prior to all other applicants. IMPORTANT - Please ensure you read the 'Guidance Notes for Applicants' document attached to this advert before you start to complete your application form. This document provides detailed advice regarding the completion of your application form . The guidance document also provides in detail what identification and certificates you must provide at interview should you be shortlisted . As part of our pre-employment screening process, all applicants are required to provide references from their last continuous 3 year employment and/or training/education. The refereesMUSTbe a Line Manager/Supervisor. Applicants are requested to ensure email addresses for all referees are included on their application form. Personal references and references from colleagues are not acceptable . Unfortunately we are unable to respond to all applicants and those who are not contacted within six weeks of the closing date should assume that their application has been unsuccessful . Employer certification / accreditation badgesThis 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. Application numbersPlease note that this vacancy will close when we receive sufficient completed applications.#J-18808-Ljbffr