We are looking for an enthusiastic and compassionate Band 3 Physiotherapy Assistant to join our dynamic and friendly Neuro Team.
This team provides a service for Neurology patients across the hospital supporting with assessment, rehab and complex discharges. You will have the opportunity to complete sessions alongside advanced physiotherapists to develop skills whilst also managing your own caseload/ interventions as well as supporting with our outpatient Neuro hydrotherapy class.
We offer comprehensive training, ongoing professional development, and the opportunity to work in a supportive, forward-thinking team that values innovation and patient-centred care.
Main duties of the job
Working as part of the service you will:
* Assist physiotherapists in delivering high-quality rehabilitation to neurology patients.
* Work closely alongside physiotherapists, occupational therapists, and the wider multidisciplinary team (MDT) to provide holistic care.
* Help patients regain independence through tailored exercise programs and functional activities.
* Offer reassurance and emotional support to patients and families during a challenging time.
* Work collaboratively with the team to complete administrative duties to support patients journeys.
About us
Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust is committed to being an inclusive and disability confident employer and has been awarded the Gold for the Armed Forces Employment Recognition Scheme. We provide first class development opportunities for all staff and have a wide range of professional, management and leadership, and clinical skills training available.
Here at Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust, we know how important it is to have a healthy work life balance; this benefits not only individuals but the patients we care for too.
We encourage applications from people who wish to work on a flexible basis, recognising that flexibility may mean a range of different working patterns and hours, we do our utmost to work with our staff to meet their needs and the needs of our service and its users.
Frimley Health Trust benefits on Vimeo
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description and person specification which includes more information regarding responsibilities of the role and the essential and desirable criteria for a successful candidate.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* GCSE or equivalent qualification to demonstrate numeracy and literacy.
* NVQ3 or equivalent experience.
* Associate member of Chartered Society of Physiotherapy.
* Documented evidence on C.P.D.
Experience
* To have had experience working as a Physiotherapy Assistant in the relevant speciality.
* To have worked as part of a team.
* To have worked as band 2 or above in NHS in Neurology environment
* Knowledge of anatomy/physiology.
* Specific clinical knowledge relevant to speciality.
Skills
* Interpersonal skills to include concise and effective verbal and written communication
* Logical, able to problem solve.
* Organisational skills
* IT literate.
* Ability to work single handedly with individuals and groups.
* Ability to present information to a small group
* Ability to conduct and respond to risk assessments.
* Teaching skills.
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.
Principal Physiotherapist- Medicine and Neuro
£26,240 to £27,928 a yearper annum incl HCAS
#J-18808-Ljbffr