Physiotherapy Assistant - FTC

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Due to the increase in demand for treatments and care we offer to patients, our Plymouth based hospital is now in need of some extra support within their Physiotherapy team.

To maintain the availability and flexibility we can offer to our patients and allow us to continue to be swift within our service and providing a high standard of safe and effective patient care, we have supporting temporary opening for a Physiotherapy Assistant to join our friendly and fun, yet focused and professional Physiotherapy Team!

• What inspired you to become a Physiotherapist?
• Do you stay current with skills and trends in physiotherapy?
• Can you competently describe the advantages of massage and details the types of physiotherapy massages used?

This is 6 month fixed-term position 

Working hours will be 08:00 to 16:00 Monday to Friday

There will be some weekend working requirement, usually one weekend a month

Main duties of the job

You as a Physiotherapy Assistant, will be supporting the Physiotherapists in the treatment of patients and with supervision will be responsible for working on your own patient caseload.

You will be monitoring patient progress, reporting any issues to the qualified Physiotherapist. In addition, working with the Physiotherapist, you may need to alter were required and progress individual patient treatment plans, always ensuring the appropriate pathways of care and communication are being met. 

Youll be providing treatment to patients identifying particulars such as; range of movement, strength and additional care needs. You be offering advice, guidance and instructions to our patients, their families or carers as well as some professionals and trainees.

You will be conscious of health, safety and hygiene aspects in the treatment areas and physiotherapy equipment are clean, fit for purpose reporting any issues to the appropriate member of staff.  Youll assist with the management of stock and equipment, ensuring good levels and ordering when appropriate, pre-empting any shortfalls.

About us

As one of our Physiotherapy Assistants you will be degree qualified in a Sport Therapy (or equivalent degree) or an under graduate within Physiotherapy.  This position will require you to have an empathetic, as a Physiotherapy Assistant you will be a driver of motivation, persuasion and reassurance aiding that patients positivity and treatment.  Strong communication skills will be key, both written and verbal.  You will be communicating daily with a wide range of people both internal and external, updating documentation and patent files. Ability to work as part of an effective team playing your part to deliver the best patient care you can.  Everything we do is focused on providing a high standard of safe and effective patient care. When youre part of the Practice Plus Group team, you dont just have a job, you have a career!  To apply for the role, click on the link below. If you have any questions contact kaleb.gumbs@practiceplusgroup.com.    All shortlisted candidate will be contacted but please note, Practice Plus Group retain the right to remove the advert prior to the closing date if a suitable candidate is appointed. Our employment offers are subject to receipt of satisfactory pre-employment checks. At Practice Plus Group, we actively promote diversity and equal opportunities. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK.