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Do you enjoy working with people, in a highly motivated team to improve the physical function of inpatients in a hospital setting? If so, this could be the job for you!
We have a vacancy for a Healthcare Support Worker in the respiratory physiotherapy team. Working within a dynamic team you will work alongside physiotherapists in the assessment and treatment of a variety of different patient groups. You will also work independently to assess patients’ mobility, function and ability to carry out activities of daily living. You will provide exercise programmes and facilitate discharge plans to ensure patients are achieving their rehabilitation goals. The Respiratory team covers a variety of wards including critical care areas, respiratory wards, post surgical wards and medical patients. This environment allows excellent variety with the opportunity to work in the early rehabilitation of complex patients with significant medical/surgical needs. Working as part of a larger multi-disciplinary team, which will include medical staff, nurses, occupational therapists and healthcare support workers you will be given the opportunity to experience collaborative, progressive working within a fast-paced environment.
You are expected to have (or be working towards) a health related HNC and/or SVQ Level 3 or be able to provide clear evidence of relevant training and experience equivalent to this. Health or social care experience in a Physiotherapy or related environment with previous experience of working clinically with patients is essential. You will require a basic knowledge of common surgical, medical and respiratory conditions with experience in post operative rehabilitation, teaching of exercises and provision of walking aids being beneficial. Excellent communication skills, a strong sense of responsibility and a good team working ethos are essential to be able to work with your colleagues to support patients across a wide range of backgrounds. Basic IT knowledge is essential and you will be expected to use a computer daily eg. word processing and use of internet.
The department is committed to a regular programme of in-service training, continuous professional development, quality improvement, appraisal and personal development. Our NHS Fife Physiotherapy strategy 2022 - 2025 has 3 aims: inclusion; excellence and sustainability. Please join us to help provide a high quality service for respiratory and surgical patients in NHS Fife.
Hours: 26 hours/week over 5 days. Preferred hours Mon-Thu 9.30am-3pm and Fri 9.30am-3.30pm with 30 mins lunch every day but alternative options can be discussed. The post will include weekend working in the future.
For more information or to ask any questions about the post, please contact Marie Peck or Debbie McCleery, Senior Physiotherapists on 01592 643355 ext 21055 or Amy Daly, Physiotherapy Manager ext 26957.
Please note the salary for this post is pro rata to part time hours.
A requirement of this post is to become a member of the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme Prior to appointment.
NHS Fife is legally obliged to ensure all its employees are legally entitled to work in the United Kingdom. If you are not a United Kingdom (UK) or Irish National, you are required to confirm your right to work in your application.
NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.