Description
Physiotherapy Assistant
Oaklands Hospital, Salford
Full Time, Hours
We have an exciting opportunity to recruit a Physiotherapy Assistant to join our friendly and dynamic team at Oaklands Hospital based in Salford.
The role
This is a varied post and involves a mixture of clinical duties on the ward alongside the inpatient team and in the outpatient department. Clinical duties include working alongside physiotherapists on the ward seeing orthopaedic patients and in the outpatient team assisting with post-operative rehabilitation classes and physiotherapy pre assessment clinics. There will also be the necessity to support the team with administrative duties.
This position would be an ideal opportunity if you are looking to broaden your knowledge and skills, or intend to train as a Physiotherapist in the future.
The physiotherapy department delivers a structured in-service training programme, underpinned by regular clinical supervision, mentoring, and peer group support. The job involves the safe moving and handling of patients and equipment so the successful applicant must have good physical health to meet this need.
We are looking to employ a motivated individual who enjoys working with people. Hours for this role will be full time, spread over 5 days with the expectation of some weekend work on the ward rota, however part time hours would be considered for the right candidate.
What you'll bring with you
1. Experience of working as a therapy assistant or in a hospital/caring rehabilitation environment is desirable
2. Sound written and verbal communication skills
3. Basic computer skills
4. Excellent customer service skills
Why join us?
At Ramsay Health Care UK, our people are at the heart of our success. Our benefits are designed to support your wellbeing, work-life balance and career development, because we’re people caring for people:
Health, Wellbeing & Financial Security
5. Private Medical Cover, with the option to add your partner and dependants
6. Discounted Bupa Dental Insurance
7. Life Assurance (Death in Service) x3 your base salary
8. Private Pension, with Ramsay matching up to 5% after a qualifying period
9. Employee Assistance Programme
Work–Life Balance
10. 25 days annual leave + bank holidays, with the option to buy or sell additional days
11. Flexible shift patterns, where possible
12. Family friendly policies including enhanced parental leave
13. Volunteer leave to support causes that matter to you
Career Development & Recognition
14. Training and Development via the Ramsay Academy to support your career development
15. Colleague recognition programme to celebrate our people
Lifestyle & Everyday Perks
16. Access to our benefits platform, offering a wide range of discounts
17. Cycle2Work scheme
18. Subsidised staff restaurant, where possible
19. Free parking on site, where possible