Role Overview
MSK Physiotherapy assistants are a vital part of the team helping to support qualified staff with a clinical caseload, and in the administrative running of the department. This job offers an exciting opportunity for an experienced assistant to gain promotion and increase clinical responsibilities.
Key Responsibilities
* Provide rehabilitation to patients in 1:1 or group settings by implementing treatment programmes and rehabilitation protocols devised by Therapists across a variety of settings including outpatient department, gym and hydrotherapy as needed.
* Assist in the day‑to‑day delivery and organisation of the service through direct and non‑direct patient duties, ensuring priorities are met. This includes booking appointments, arranging interpreters, assisting with audits and other necessary administrative duties.
* Be actively involved in the MSK physiotherapy assistant in‑service training programme.
* Manage own caseload efficiently and effectively.
Qualifications
We would welcome candidates who do not hold a Level 3 Senior Healthcare Support Worker qualification; the qualification can be offered during employment.
About SWB
Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust (SWB) serves Birmingham and the Black Country – one of the country’s most culturally diverse areas. It is a friendly, welcoming place where patients and staff alike feel they belong, grow and are cared for. Our core values – Ambition, Respect and Compassion – guide how we work together and how we support patients and their families, reflecting the rich diversity of our team and community. Our purpose is to "Improve the Life Chances and Health Outcomes of our Population."
Strategic Collaboration & New Care Models
We are part of the Black Country Provider Collaborative (Dudley Group NHS FT, Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust, Sandwell & West Birmingham NHS Trust, and Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust). Together we aim to provide better, faster and safer care across the region. In support of this vision, we are actively looking at innovative care models including:
* Improving the protection of elective / planned care service delivery by organising on a "hot and cold" arrangement.
* Optimising resource use through consolidation and specialisation.
* Reducing unwarranted variance and standardising care via a "Networked Service Solution" approach across the four sites.
Additional Information
The post may involve flexible work across the four partner Trusts to better meet patient and service needs. We support a healthy work‑life balance and encourage applicants to discuss individual circumstances during the onboarding process. We also commit to environmental sustainability and expect colleagues to support our Green Strategic Plan and Green Impact programme.
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