Physiotherapy Assistant

Nuffield Health

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Job Description Physiotherapy Assistant Chichester Hospital | Physiotherapy | Permanent | Full time Up to £25,000 per annum, dependent on experience 37.5 hours per week

Main duties of the job

The opportunity To support the clinical team to deliver high quality patient care to our patients to optimise their post-operative recovery and wellbeing. As our Physiotherapy Assistant you will: Deliver high quality, effective clinical care under the supervision of our registered physiotherapists and nursing staff Promote multi-disciplinary working alongside therapy and nursing teams Ensure that all clinical records are accurately maintained and conform to all legal requirements Complete administrative duties to support the therapy and nursing teams to enable smooth and efficient care throughout the patient journey Be responsible for reviewing and reporting stock level and supplies to ensure the clinical environment is fit for purpose

About us

Nuffield Health Chichester Hospital. Nuffield Health Chichester Hospital is a 30 bedded hospital within walking distance of the city centre with free onsite car parking. The hospital has two laminar flow operating theatres and a minor ops rooms in the outpatient department. There is a small radiology department and CT/ MRI services are provided in a mobile unit. Inpatient physiotherapy is provided within the hospital whilst our outpatients attend the fitness and wellbeing centre at Chichester gate for their follow up physio treatments. Our main speciality is orthopaedics. We also care for patients needing treatment within the specialities of gynaecology, urology, general surgery, plastic surgery, ophthalmology max fax, and pain. We provide outpatient services for dermatology, cardiology, neurology, and rheumatology.

Date posted

02 April 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

JR0086139

Job locations

78 Broyle Road Chichester West Sussex PO19 6WB

Chichester

PO19 6WB


Job description

Job responsibilities

Physiotherapy Assistant Chichester Hospital | Physiotherapy | Permanent | Full time Up to £25,000 per annum, dependent on experience 37.5 hours per week Nuffield Health Chichester Hospital is recognised for our friendly atmosphere, clinical expertise and high standards of care. The hospital achieved an 'Outstanding' rating following an inspection in October 2021 by the Care Quality Commission- the highest rating possible. Our purpose built hospital has been established since 1992, is within walking distance of the city centre and has plenty of free on site parking. We are a 30 bedded hospital carrying out a range of procedures in different specialities including orthopaedics, gynaecology, urology and general surgery. The opportunity To support the clinical team to deliver high quality patient care to our patients to optimise their post-operative recovery and wellbeing. As our Physiotherapy Assistant you will:

  • Deliver high quality, effective clinical care under the supervision of our registered physiotherapists and nursing staff
  • Promote multi-disciplinary working alongside therapy and nursing teams
  • Ensure that all clinical records are accurately maintained and conform to all legal requirements
  • Complete administrative duties to support the therapy and nursing teams to enable smooth and efficient care throughout the patient journey
  • Be responsible for reviewing and reporting stock level and supplies to ensure the clinical environment is fit for purpose
    • The person To succeed as a Physiotherapy Assistant, you will need:
  • NVQ Level 2 or equivalent in Health and Social Care
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
  • Experience working in a hospital or clinical setting, ideally in a health care support or therapy assistant role
  • To be enthusiastic and motivated with a can do attitude and able to work with own initiative
  • Highly organised and flexible
    • Helping you feel good. We want you to love coming to work, feeling healthy, happy and valued. That's why we've developed a benefits package with you in mind. Here, you can choose from a range of fitness, lifestyle, health and fitness wellbeing rewards, such as free gym membership, health assessments, retail discounts and pension options. At Nuffield Health, we take care of what's important to you. Join Nuffield Health and create the future you want, today. If you like what you see, why not start your application now? We consider applications as we receive them and reserve the right to close adverts early (for example, where we have received an unprecedented high volume of applications). So, it's a good idea to apply right away to ensure you're considered for this role. It starts with you.

    Job description

    Job responsibilities

    Physiotherapy Assistant Chichester Hospital | Physiotherapy | Permanent | Full time Up to £25,000 per annum, dependent on experience 37.5 hours per week Nuffield Health Chichester Hospital is recognised for our friendly atmosphere, clinical expertise and high standards of care. The hospital achieved an 'Outstanding' rating following an inspection in October 2021 by the Care Quality Commission- the highest rating possible. Our purpose built hospital has been established since 1992, is within walking distance of the city centre and has plenty of free on site parking. We are a 30 bedded hospital carrying out a range of procedures in different specialities including orthopaedics, gynaecology, urology and general surgery. The opportunity To support the clinical team to deliver high quality patient care to our patients to optimise their post-operative recovery and wellbeing. As our Physiotherapy Assistant you will:

  • Deliver high quality, effective clinical care under the supervision of our registered physiotherapists and nursing staff
  • Promote multi-disciplinary working alongside therapy and nursing teams
  • Ensure that all clinical records are accurately maintained and conform to all legal requirements
  • Complete administrative duties to support the therapy and nursing teams to enable smooth and efficient care throughout the patient journey
  • Be responsible for reviewing and reporting stock level and supplies to ensure the clinical environment is fit for purpose
    • The person To succeed as a Physiotherapy Assistant, you will need:
  • NVQ Level 2 or equivalent in Health and Social Care
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
  • Experience working in a hospital or clinical setting, ideally in a health care support or therapy assistant role
  • To be enthusiastic and motivated with a can do attitude and able to work with own initiative
  • Highly organised and flexible
    • Helping you feel good. We want you to love coming to work, feeling healthy, happy and valued. That's why we've developed a benefits package with you in mind. Here, you can choose from a range of fitness, lifestyle, health and fitness wellbeing rewards, such as free gym membership, health assessments, retail discounts and pension options. At Nuffield Health, we take care of what's important to you. Join Nuffield Health and create the future you want, today. If you like what you see, why not start your application now? We consider applications as we receive them and reserve the right to close adverts early (for example, where we have received an unprecedented high volume of applications). So, it's a good idea to apply right away to ensure you're considered for this role. It starts with you.

    Person Specification

    Qualifications

    Essential

    • NVQ Level 2 or equivalent in Health and Social Care
    • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written

    Experience

    Essential

    • Experience working in a hospital or clinical setting, ideally in a health care support or therapy assistant role
    • To be enthusiastic and motivated with a can do attitude and able to work with own initiative
    • Highly organised and flexible
    Person Specification

    Qualifications

    Essential

    • NVQ Level 2 or equivalent in Health and Social Care
    • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written

    Experience

    Essential

    • Experience working in a hospital or clinical setting, ideally in a health care support or therapy assistant role
    • To be enthusiastic and motivated with a can do attitude and able to work with own initiative
    • Highly organised and flexible

    Disclosure and Barring Service Check

    This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

    UK Registration

    Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

    Additional information

    Disclosure and Barring Service Check

    This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

    UK Registration

    Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

    Employer details

    Employer name

    Nuffield Health

    Address

    78 Broyle Road Chichester West Sussex PO19 6WB

    Chichester

    PO19 6WB


    Employer's website

    https://www.nuffieldhealthcareers.com (Opens in a new tab)

    Employer details

    Employer name

    Nuffield Health

    Address

    78 Broyle Road Chichester West Sussex PO19 6WB

    Chichester

    PO19 6WB


    Employer's website

    https://www.nuffieldhealthcareers.com (Opens in a new tab)

    For questions about the job, contact:

    Talent Acquisition

    People Support Centre

    careers@nuffieldhealth.com

    03001235080

    Date posted

    02 April 2025

    Pay scheme

    Other

    Salary

    Depending on experience

    Contract

    Permanent

    Working pattern

    Full-time

    Reference number

    JR0086139

    Job locations

    78 Broyle Road Chichester West Sussex PO19 6WB

    Chichester

    PO19 6WB


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