Overview
Physiotherapy Assistant - Rehabilitation
Role details
Role: Physiotherapy Assistant - Rehabilitation Unit
Location: The Wellington Hospital, London
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours: Full time at 37.5 hours per week, weekends and on-call required
Salary Range: Competitive + Benefits (pension, health cover, flexible benefits and excellent career development).
About The Role
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Physiotherapy Assistant to join our team at The Wellington Hospital, currently rated "Good" by the CQC. The Wellington Hospital has over four decades of expertise; providing the highest level of care for patients who are looking for the best treatment in key areas of healthcare, including: neurosurgery, spinal surgery, cardiac care, orthopaedics, acute neurological rehabilitation, gynaecology and cancer care. In our 50-bed Acute Neurological Rehabilitation Unit we care for patients with a wide range of complex neurological conditions. And we\'re supported by the UK\'s largest private intensive care unit. We also offer the latest cancer and robotic surgery treatments, including electro-chemotherapy, HIPEC and the da Vinci Robot. Having the largest neurosciences unit in London means we\'re able to carry out advanced spinal surgery, intracranial and peripheral nerve surgery as well as pioneering neurosurgery.
Responsibilities
* To work under the direction of qualified Physiotherapists as part of a multidisciplinary team
* with patients who have disability resulting from neurological, medical or surgical conditions
* To assist Physiotherapists in the management and care of their patients to high professional standards and implement and evaluate physiotherapy intervention under the guidance/supervision of a Physiotherapist once trained.
* To provide programs of physiotherapy and rehabilitation activities to patients with acute, chronic or complex needs within the guidelines provided by the Physiotherapists
What You Will Bring
* Good Communication Skills
* Relevant clinical experience
* GSCE English and Maths
* Interest in physical Rehabilitation
* BSc Sports science (Desirable)
* Interest in Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation (Desirable)
Why HCA UK?
Originally founded over 50 years ago by Dr Thomas Frist, HCA has gone on to become one of the world's leading healthcare providers. In the UK, we\'re one of the largest providers of privately funded healthcare and have invested over £500 million in the latest treatments, technology, techniques, medication and facilities. Being part of a large multisite, established healthcare group we can offer you unrivalled opportunities for career progression through internal and external courses, as well as working conditions that prioritise both your mental and physical wellbeing.
Benefits
* 25 days holiday each year (plus bank holidays) increasing with service, with option to buy or sell leave to suit you
* Private Healthcare Insurance for treatment at our leading hospitals
* Private pension contribution which increases with length of service
* Season Ticket Loan and Cycle to Work scheme
* Group Life Assurance from day one
* Critical illness cover
* Enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay
* Corporate staff discount for all facilities including Maternity packages at The Portland
* Comprehensive range of flexible health, protection and lifestyle benefits to suit you
* Discounts with over 800 major retailers
Diversity and Inclusion
Patients first. Colleagues always. That\'s the guiding philosophy behind our approach to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging. We believe healthcare is built on a foundation of inclusion, compassion and respect for our patients and for each other. By working together with our colleagues we\'re creating a truly inclusive environment, where individual differences are celebrated and everyone can achieve their potential.
We believe everyone should feel comfortable to bring their full self to work and be afforded the same opportunities. That\'s why we\'re happy to discuss flexible working arrangements to suit your needs as well as offer reasonable adjustments throughout our recruitment process, and in the workplace, to anyone that needs them.
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