An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Physiotherapy Assistant to work within our Acute Stroke service at Eastbourne District General Hospital.
As part of this role you will work with a team of Physiotherapists providing a high level of acute rehabilitation to the patients of East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust; including Neurological Conditions, Rehabilitation on Critical Care and patients repatriated from Major Trauma Centres.
As part of the Physiotherapy department you will be joining a big supportive team passionate about caring for the residents of East Sussex. You will have the opportunity to attend an in-service training programme and complete supervision sessions with your line manager.
Please note this post may be closed early due to high levels of interest
Main duties of the job
You will be required to work alongside the Physiotherapists and also autonomously carrying out exercise programmes, maintenance programmes and rehabilitation sessions planned by a Physiotherapist.
You will be responsible for completing data inputting and assisting with the ordering of equipment through the Millbrook system to ensure timely discharge for patient's across the trust.
If you would like a rewarding career in the NHS then this is the post for you.
About us
A wide range of staff benefits are available to our staff including staff development, enrolment in the NHS pension scheme, auto-enrolment to our Temporary Workforce Service, access to nurseries at EDGH and Conquest, staff restaurants and on-site staff accommodation.
In addition to an internal Occupational Health department, all staff also have access to free psychological support through our confidential Employee Assistance Programme which is available to staff 24 hours a day 7 days a week. Onsite parking is available from only £50 a year.
There has never been a better time to join East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust, submit your application today.
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the job description attached.
If you have any questions about this position please do not hesitate to contact us
Person Specification
Qualifications
* GCSE grade 4 or GCSE C and above
* Level 2 functional skills or health care support worker apprenticeship / NVQ level 2 in relevant subject
* Level 3 apprenticeship for example senior health care support worker or similar and / or NVQ level 3 in relevant subject or equivalent level of knowledge and experience
Experience
* Experience in health or social care settings such as employment, work experience volunteering or placements
* Demonstrate the values of the NHS and commitment to personal and professional development
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
£24,937 to £26,598 a yearper annum, pro rata
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