Physiotherapy Assistant - Rotational

Job summary

The Physiotherapy department at Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust is currently seeking to recruit to Band 2 Rotational Physiotherapy Assistants on permanent contracts

The hours of work are 37.5hour per week, Monday to Friday, with a commitment to working weekend days on a rota basis.

Part time applicants of 18.75 may be considered working Monday-Wednesday or Wednesday-Friday

Physiotherapy assistants are key members of our service and staff will rotate across both the Queens Medical Centre and City Hospital campus in the following areas of:

Musculoskeletal: Elective orthopaedics, Trauma and Out-patient services

Medicine & Surgery; including Oncology, Stroke and Health Care of Older People

If you think that you have the skills, experience and attributes for this role and would like to know more, please do contact us for further information.

Please ensure your application details how you meet the person specification advertised.

Main duties of the job

The role of the Physiotherapy assistant is to provide assistance and support within the Physiotherapy Services as directed by registered therapists.

You will assist patients in their treatment programmes under the guidance and supervision of therapists which may include supervising exercises, assisting patients towalk, assistingthe physiotherapists in the treatment of patients requiring more than 1therapist, educating and supporting patients with functional activities

The role will also involve administration and housekeeping duties including cleaning equipment and stock control. This will necessitate basic computer literacy and organisational abilities.

You will possess excellent communication skills and a willingness and ability to learn quickly and efficiently, with the support of registered staff.

About us

With over 19,000 staff, we are one of the biggest employers in the city with a central role in supporting the health and wellbeing of our local population. We play a leading role in research, education and innovation.Come and join our wonderful team at NUH. We are big believers in diversity and welcome new ideas to help develop our team in order to deliver world class healthcare to the vast patient populations we serve. With endless personal development opportunities available, at NUH we will endeavour to turn your job into a career!We particularly welcome applications from people who identify as Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, or Disabled, as we are striving to be better represented at NUH.Detailed job description and person specificationPlease refer to the job description and person specification attached to the advert for the full details.