Physiotherapy Assistant

Job summary

Do you want to be part of a forward thinking, dynamic, friendly innovative team? An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Physiotherapy Assistant to join the Musculoskeletal Outpatient Physiotherapy team working for Dorset HealthCare University NHS Trust. As a key member of the team, you will find the experience challenging, rewarding, and varied.

Applications from candidates that require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are unfortunately ineligible to apply for this position.

Employment in this post requires an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, which the Trust will cover the cost of. Applicants who subscribe to the DBS update service are able to present a valid DBS certificate instead of requiring a new check.

Main duties of the job

• Exercise Programme Oversight: Assist in the implementation of exercise programmes prescribed by the physiotherapy team, adapting exercises as needed to support patient progress. Report any concerns or significant changes in patient condition to the physiotherapist.

• Exercise Class Facilitation: Support the delivery of structured exercise classes, ensuring patient engagement and adherence to safety protocols.

• Equipment Maintenance: Ensure the cleanliness and proper functioning of physiotherapy equipment, adhering to infection control guidelines.

• Facility Utilisation: Utilise the newly built gymnasium at Blandford Hospital to enhance outpatient physiotherapy services.

• Inventory Management: Assist in stock taking and ordering of necessary physiotherapy supplies, ensuring availability and readiness for patient use.

• Training and Development: Maintain mandatory training requirements and actively pursue Band 3-specific training opportunities to enhance professional skills and knowledge.

About us

At Dorset HealthCare we're on a mission to empower people to make the most of their lives through our outstanding, joined-up healthcare services. We're a dynamic, forward-looking Trust, running 12 community hospitals, specialist inpatient facilities and a wide range of integrated community and mental health services for a population of almost 800,000 people.

We do things differently here - it's one of the reasons the CQC rated us 'outstanding' in 2019. It's also why 95% of patients across our services say they have a good or very good experience of our services and 89% of staff feel they can really make a difference. Whether you're looking to work with us in one of our bustling market towns, vibrant urban locations, thriving seaside spots, or among the rolling hills of Dorset, there are lots of ways you can make a difference in our communities.

Our 7,000-strong workforce is at the heart of what we do and our success is a testament to our brilliant people. We're all about building a workplace for the future, we believe in equal opportunities and we celebrate diversity. We're an inclusive workplace, where everyone is welcome, everyone can be authentic, and we are all encouraged to be the best version of ourselves.

Working with us you'll be part of a strong team, challenge yourself, build a career, and teach us what we don't know. And you'll be working towards our vision to be better every day through excellence, compassion and expertise in all we do.