Job Description

A permanent contract opportunity has arisen for an physiotherapy assistant with up to date and relevant experience of supporting the delivery of rehabilitation.The multidisciplinary Wirral Integrated Respiratory Service supports the management of patients with chronic respiratory disease in the community which includes providing physiotherapy led pulmonary rehabilitation.This very busy and successful team requires an enthusiastic and motivated individual to provide support for the physiotherapists during the exercise classes. The role also involves administrative duties.The successful candidate will have NVQ level 3 or equivalent experience and will have a good understanding of patients with chronic respiratory illness.Main duties of the jobThe team is based at Willow House in Clatterbridge Hospital but the successful candidate will be expected to support delivery of the pulmonary rehabilitation classes at a variety of locations across the Wirral.About usAll new colleagues can expect to receive a warm and friendly Wirral welcome from the very first time they make contact with us. We are described as "competent and caring staff" by our patients.Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is situated on The Wirral peninsula which has a stunning coastline and beautiful countryside surroundings, with great activities for its residents.We are one of the largest and busiest acute Trusts in the North West of England, comprising of the Wirral's only Emergency Department. We provide a high quality range of acute care services and employ over 6,000 staff, who serve a population of approximately 400,000 people across Wirral, Ellesmere Port, Neston, North Wales and the wider North West footprint.We have approximately 855 beds trust-wide and our financial turnover is in excess of xc2xa3337m.The Wirral is easily accessible with excellent transport links including motorway, train, bus or ferry and within easy reach to the major cities of Liverpool, Chester and Manchester as well as neighbouring North Wales.Date posted24 February 2025Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 3Salaryxc2xa324,071 to xc2xa325,674 a year per annumContractPermanentWorking patternFull-timeReference number408-25-119Job locationsClatterbridge HospitalWirralCH63 4JYJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesPlease see Job overview & attached Job description for further information about the Physiotherapy Assistant in Pulmonary Rehabilitation position available with WUTH. Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesPlease see Job overview & attached Job description for further information about the Physiotherapy Assistant in Pulmonary Rehabilitation position available with WUTH.Person SpecificationQualifications, Specific Experience & TrainingEssential

• Relevant level 3 NVQ or an equivalent level of experiential knowledge and experience in an appropriate area
• A minimum of 2 years recent experience in a related health care setting

Knowledge and SkillsEssential

• Basic understanding of infection control and safe practices
• Have training, knowledge and understanding of a range of appropriate work related skills including moving and handling, exercise techniques, normal movement, balance, relaxed breathing, spirometry, Oxygen therapy, use of inhaler medications, relaxation etc. in order to undertake designated patient activities safely and effectively
• To have the ability to work as part of a team or individual

Desirable

• To be computer literate, able to use hospital computer systems and to be able to use data bases for audit following appropriate training
• To have the ability to show initiative and manage own workload, but to seek advice when appropriate
• To have a base level of theoretical knowledge of various conditions in order to undertake designated patient activities safely and effectively.

Personal AttributesEssential

• Professional in appearance and behaviour

Desirable

• Flexible and adaptable, empathetic and supportive

Person SpecificationQualifications, Specific Experience & TrainingEssential

• Relevant level 3 NVQ or an equivalent level of experiential knowledge and experience in an appropriate area
• A minimum of 2 years recent experience in a related health care setting

Knowledge and SkillsEssential

• Basic understanding of infection control and safe practices
• Have training, knowledge and understanding of a range of appropriate work related skills including moving and handling, exercise techniques, normal movement, balance, relaxed breathing, spirometry, Oxygen therapy, use of inhaler medications, relaxation etc. in order to undertake designated patient activities safely and effectively
• To have the ability to work as part of a team or individual

Desirable

• To be computer literate, able to use hospital computer systems and to be able to use data bases for audit following appropriate training
• To have the ability to show initiative and manage own workload, but to seek advice when appropriate
• To have a base level of theoretical knowledge of various conditions in order to undertake designated patient activities safely and effectively.

Personal AttributesEssential

• Professional in appearance and behaviour

Desirable

• Flexible and adaptable, empathetic and supportive

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