National webinars on the physio support workforce

Support worker scope of practice – what does this look like and what are the differences at each level?

Date: Thursday 25 February 2021, 7.30pm

Purpose of the workshop

For associate members /physio support workers to be able to:

• distinguish the differences in scope of practice at different levels of support worker roles
• appraise the suitability of tasks, activities and responsibilities that might be undertaken in different roles 
• appraise current working practices to clarify role boundaries.

For chartered members to be able to:

• distinguish the differences in scope of practice at different levels of support worker roles
• appraise the suitability of tasks, activities and responsibilities that might be undertaken in different roles
• appraise current working practices to clarify role boundaries.

Host

The workshop was hosted by the CSP Yorkshire and the Humber Regional Network.

Delegation master class – understanding accountability, responsibility and supervision in practice

Date: Thursday 22 April 2021, 7:30pm

Purpose of workshop

For associate members /physio support workers to be able to:

• outline the legal, regulatory and professional frameworks that underpin delegation in physiotherapy practice
• outline good supervision and support practices that ensure delegation is safe and appropriate
• review the appropriateness of delegation in own workplace.

For chartered members to be able to:

• outline the legal, regulatory and professional frameworks that underpin delegation in physiotherapy practice
• outline good supervision and support practices that ensure delegation is safe and appropriate
• appraise governance practices and determine any improvements required
• review delegation practices to ensure support staff are working at the height of their scope of practice.

Host

The workshop was hosted by the North East regional network.

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Working with students – the support workforce’s role and value in supporting the next generation

Date: Thursday 17 June 2021, 7:30pm

Purpose of workshop

For associate members /physio support workers to be able to:

• outline what makes a great student placement
• define what and how support staff can contribute to student placements within their scope of practice
• determine what actions to take to fully engage in student placement support.

For chartered members to be able to:

• outline what makes a great student placement
• define what and how support staff can contribute to student placements within the scope of various roles
• determine what actions to take to fully engage support workers in student placement support.

The workshop was hosted by the CSP East Midlands Regional Network.

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Presentations 

1. Amy Parkes, Lecturer Practitioner in Physiotherapy, Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust/ University of Central Lancashire 'Delivering Training in Practice' 
2. Claire Fordham, CSP Professional Adviser - Workforce and Education 
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   Working with students The support workforce’s role and value in supporting the next generation

3. Georgia Jones, 3rd Year MMU Student Physiotherapist and Community Support Worker
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   Georgia Jones The View From Both Sides

Are you in the right Band? – Job evaluation and how to seek support

Date: 15 September 2021

Purpose of workshop

For associate members /physio support workers to be able to:

• describe the rationale and process of local job evaluation
• identify the differences that determine how roles are banded
• outline what to do if you feel the role you are being asked to fulfil is in the wrong band.

For chartered members to be able to:

• describe the rationale and process of local job evaluation
• identify the differences that determine how roles are banded.

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View the Q&A from questions in the online chat room that were not covered during the online event

View the PowerPoint slides presented at the event:

1. CSP Professional Advisor Claire Fordham's slide deck on job banding
2. CSP Associate member Louise Wright's slide deck on job-rebanding
3. CSP Senior Negotiating Officer for South East Coast Penny Bromley's slide deck on job evaluation

New horizons – what’s possible for the support workforce beyond Band 4, the art of the possible

Date: October 2021

Purpose of workshop

For associate members /physio support workers to be able to:

• outline how and why it is possible as a support worker to work in a role above Band 4
• describe circumstances in which a support worker role above Band 4 might be beneficial to a service
• outline the knowledge, skills, attributes and experiences required to work as a support worker above Band 4.

For chartered members to be able to:

• outline how and why it is possible as a support worker to work in a role above Band 4
• describe circumstances in which a support worker role above Band 4 might be beneficial to a service
• appraise where higher level support roles could benefit your service.

Host

The workshop will be hosted by the CSP Wales Country Board.

You can watch the recording HERE.

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Coping in clinical practice during COVID-19  – the unique impact and challenges for the support workforce & valuing their contribution

Date: 23 November 2021

Purpose of workshop

For associate members /physio support workers to be able to:

• describe the support worker contribution during COVID   
• outline the particular challenges for support workers during COVID
• define a way forwards to overcome on-going challenges and capitalise on new opportunities.

For chartered members to be able to:

• describe the support worker contribution during COVID   
• outline the particular challenges for support workers during COVID
• appraise options to overcome on-going challenges and capitalise on new opportunities for the support workforce.

The workshop was hosted by the CSP East of England Regional Network.

You can watch the recording HERE