The Trauma and Orthopaedic Therapy Team at Queens Hospital Burton is seeking a motivated and dynamic Band 3 Physiotherapy Assistant to join their team.
This exciting opportunity involves supporting both Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy pathways, focusing on holistic patient care and positive outcomes. The role includes assessment and treatment of patients across Orthopaedic wards, covering elective and emergency pathways, aiming to maximize independence and physical function following acute admissions.
The ideal candidate is organized, flexible, and able to work independently and as part of a team. They should have recent inpatient care experience, especially in moving and handling adults, and possess good interpersonal and communication skills. Basic IT skills are desirable for administrative tasks. A passion for helping patients recover and motivating them is essential.
The position involves working day shifts, lates, and weekends, with enhancements payable for weekend work.
As a trusted organization committed to exceptional care, we offer development opportunities, ongoing support, and staff benefits such as employee assistance programs, discounted gym memberships, onsite fitness classes, and car schemes.
Key facts about our services include:
* Handling an average of 4,810 outpatient appointments daily.
* Being the 4th busiest Trauma & Orthopaedic outpatient department in England.
* Seeing approximately 1,115 patients in A&E daily across our network.
* Admitting around 195 emergency patients daily.
* Performing nearly 33,700 planned surgical operations annually in 57 theatres.
* Having more than 50 operating theatres, one of only seven Trusts nationally.
* Conducting over 140 elective procedures daily.
* Being a research-active University Hospital with numerous clinical trials and research opportunities.
For further details or informal visits, contact:
Name: Stephanie Piggott
Job title: Physio Team Leader
Email: stephanie.piggott@nhs.net
Telephone: 01283 566333
Nicola Briggs - OT Team Leader
Telephone: 01283 566333 Ext 5497
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