Job summary
UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE + make a difference for every patient Due to the increase of treatment and care we give to our patients and subsequent expansion, we have new opportunities for Bank - Physiotherapy Assistants to join our friendly yet focused Physiotherapy Team at our Plymouth based hospital. Would you like to kick start you Physiotherapy career within a healthcare provider focused on providing a high standard of safe and effective patient care? Would you like the chance to shadow and learn from professional and skilled, qualified Physiotherapists, whilst earning? Working hours will be typically, 09:00 to 17:00 Saturday and Sunday with the occasional mid-week requirement. These will be arranged with the Physiotherapy Lead before the rota is finalised so you will always have a say when you work!
Main duties of the job
You as a Bank Physiotherapy Assistant, will be supporting the Physiotherapists in the treatment of patients and with supervision will be responsible for working on your own patient caseload.
You will be monitoring patient progress, reporting any issues to the qualified Physiotherapist. In addition, working with the Physiotherapist, you may need to alter were required and progress individual patient treatment plans, always ensuring the appropriate pathways of care and communication are being met.
Youll be providing treatment to patients identifying particulars such as; range of movement, strength and additional care needs. You be offering advice, guidance and instructions to our patients, their families or carers as well as some professionals and trainees.
You will be conscious of health, safety and hygiene aspects in the treatment areas and physiotherapy equipment are clean, fit for purpose reporting any issues to the appropriate member of staff. Youll assist with the management of stock and equipment, ensuring good levels and ordering when appropriate, pre-empting any shortfalls.
About us
As one of our Bank - Physiotherapy Assistants you will be degree qualified in a Sport Therapy (or equivalent degree) or an under graduate within Physiotherapy.
This position will require you to have an empathetic, as a Physiotherapy Assistant you will be a driver of motivation, persuasion and reassurance aiding that patients positivity and treatment.
Strong communication skills will be key, both written and verbal. You will be communicating daily with a wide range of people both internal and external, updating documentation and patent files.
Ability to work as part of an effective team playing your part to deliver the best patient care you can.
Everything we do is focused on providing a high standard of safe and effective patient care. When youre part of the Practice Plus Group team, you dont just have a job, you have a career!
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All shortlisted candidate will be contacted but please note, Practice Plus Group retain the right to remove the advert prior to the closing date if a suitable candidate is appointed. Our employment offers are subject to receipt of satisfactory pre-employment checks. At Practice Plus Group, we actively promote diversity and equal opportunities. Applicants must have the right to work in the EU.
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UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE + make a difference for every patient Due to the increase of treatment and care we give to our patients and subsequent expansion, we have new opportunities for Bank - Physiotherapy Assistants to join our friendly yet focused Physiotherapy Team at our Plymouth based hospital. Would you like to kick start you Physiotherapy career within a healthcare provider focused on providing a high standard of safe and effective patient care? Would you like the chance to shadow and learn from professional and skilled, qualified Physiotherapists, whilst earning? Working hours will be typically, 09:00 to 17:00 Saturday and Sunday with the occasional mid-week requirement. These will be arranged with the Physiotherapy Lead before the rota is finalised so you will always have a say when you work!
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