We are seeking a motivated and passionate individual who is eager to start or progress their career in the NHS and Physiotherapy. If you are looking to progress, or start your career, in the NHS, and have a desire to enhance your knowledge and skills, this apprenticeship offers an ideal opportunity for professional growth. You must have excellent communication skills as you will work alongside qualified and unqualified staff to provide direct support to patients requiring physio support.
You will be an integral part of the team, assisting physiotherapists with giving individualised care to patients. As part of this team you will be able to work with a variety of people providing an outstanding service to the Trust.
You will work with in- patients in a variety of settings alongside completing all elements of the Senior Healthcare Support Worker Standard (Level 3) Apprenticeship.
This involves working with our training provider and an assessor to develop a work-based portfolio, this will include completing work-based assessments, assignments and projects relating to the apprenticeship standard. You will complete end point assessment. You will be supported, within your working hours, to complete the apprenticeship.
You will develop and maintain knowledge, skills and competencies related to the role of a physiotherapy apprentice assistant.
https://www.instituteforapprenticeships.org/apprenticeship-standards/senior-healthcare-support-worker-v1-5
This is a developmental role. The trainee/apprentice will undertake and complete all elements of the Senior Healthcare Support Worker Standard (Level 3) Apprenticeship. The post holder will receive paid study time within their working hours to complete their apprenticeship. It is an expectation that the apprenticeship qualification would be completed in 18-24 months.
The apprentice will develop and maintain knowledge, skills and competencies related to the role of a physiotherapy assistant.
Tasks Include
- To support the planning and delivery of individual or generalised patient treatment programmes
- Assisting mobilisation of patients in clinical settings.
- Have a good basic knowledge of all equipment and mobility aids used in the workplace.
- Collect data and relevant statistics for reporting to management.
- Maintain computer competencies to assist in data collection and patients information
- Maintain stock levels – making management aware of any problems.
- General housekeeping including keeping department tidy and ready for working day.
At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First, as shown in our Outstanding for Caring CQC rating. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of Staff Networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We’re proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust.
We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We’re here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our Wellbeing Programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.
As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.
We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex.
Candidate information pack - University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Hayley Fairclough Job title: Lead Operational Physiotherapist Email address: h.fairclough@nhs.net Telephone number: 01903 205111
Working hours Monday-Thursday 8 - 3.30
Ext 83405/85591
