Overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Physiotherapy Assistant to work within our Acute Rehabilitation team at the Conquest Hospital.
You will be required to work alongside Physiotherapists autonomously carrying out exercise programmes, maintenance programmes and rehabilitation sessions planned by a Physiotherapist.
You will be joining a 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.
Responsibilities
* Assist with data inputting and ordering of equipment to ensure timely discharge for patients across the trust.
* Assist the physiotherapists with complex cases that require two people to treat.
* Work unsupervised, reporting back on patient progress and informing the physiotherapist of any problems.
* Assist in the induction of new assistant staff, students and rotational junior physiotherapists.
About the Trust
We are one of the largest organisations in East Sussex with an annual income of £700 million and are the only integrated provider of acute and community care in Sussex.
Our extensive health services are provided by over 8,000 dedicated members of staff working from two acute hospitals in Hastings and Eastbourne, three community hospitals in Bexhill, Rye and Uckfield, over 100 community sites across East Sussex, and in people’s own homes.
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) rated us as ‘Good’ overall, and ‘Outstanding’ for being Caring and Effective. The Conquest Hospital in Hastings and our Community Services were rated ‘Outstanding’ and Eastbourne DGH was rated ‘Good’. Our two acute hospitals have Emergency Departments and provide 24‑hour care, offering a comprehensive range of surgical, medical, outpatient and maternity services, supported by a full range of diagnostic and therapy services.
Mission and Strategic Objectives
* Deliver better health outcomes and an excellent experience for everyone we provide with healthcare services.
* Improve quality and clinical outcomes by ensuring that safe patient care is our highest priority.
* Play a leading role in local partnerships to meet the needs of our local population and improve and enhance patients' experiences.
* Use our resources efficiently and effectively for the benefit of our patients and their care to ensure our services are clinically, operationally and financially sustainable.
* All services delivered by the Trust are: Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive and Well‑led.
Benefits
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. On‑site parking is available from only £50 a year.
How to Apply
There has never been a better time to join East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust, submit your application today.
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