Nouvita Limited

Physiotherapy Assistant

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Job summary

We are looking for a vibrant individual to join our psychology and therapies team, supporting our service users through a mix of group and 1:1 physical therapies.

Main duties of the job

  • Coaching low impact exercise
  • Leading group based sessions
  • Writing personalised exercise programs
  • Planning 1:1 and group exercise sessions
  • Coaching Chair based sessions

About us

We care for people aged 18 onwards with a range of mental health needs, as well as those with learning disabilities and challenging behaviours.

Our model of care is designed with our patients needs and personal circumstances at the heart of our service delivery. We are committed to providing the highest quality of care and, aim to support each person admitted to our services in a collaborative way.

Our small network of 7 care homes and hospitals specialise in different mental health services from our female PICU and secure services at our hospital in Baldock to residential nursing care, as well as residential services for those with learning disabilities.

Details

Date posted

22 February 2024

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£25,000 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

L0012-24-0005

Job locations

Baldock Manor

4 London Road

Baldock

Hertfordshire

SG7 6ND


Job description

Job responsibilities

The role will involve providing Physiotherapy for patients and service users with learning disabilities, mental health conditions and complex needs. Our Physiotherapy assistant will be based at our hospital in Baldock but will provide a mobile service travelling to our Care and Nursing homes across our 7 sites.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The role will involve providing Physiotherapy for patients and service users with learning disabilities, mental health conditions and complex needs. Our Physiotherapy assistant will be based at our hospital in Baldock but will provide a mobile service travelling to our Care and Nursing homes across our 7 sites.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Driving licence

Desirable

  • A recognised formal qualification as a Personal Trainer
  • GCSE in Maths and English

Experience

Essential

  • Strong communication skills
  • Comfortable being hands-on with patients
  • Previous experience of working as a Physiotherapist Assistant or Personal Trainer
  • Willing to demonstrate exercises
  • Good standard of physical fitness

Desirable

  • Previous experience as a support worker or health care assistant
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Driving licence

Desirable

  • A recognised formal qualification as a Personal Trainer
  • GCSE in Maths and English

Experience

Essential

  • Strong communication skills
  • Comfortable being hands-on with patients
  • Previous experience of working as a Physiotherapist Assistant or Personal Trainer
  • Willing to demonstrate exercises
  • Good standard of physical fitness

Desirable

  • Previous experience as a support worker or health care assistant

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.

Employer details

Employer name

Nouvita Limited

Address

Baldock Manor

4 London Road

Baldock

Hertfordshire

SG7 6ND


Employer's website

https://nouvita.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

Nouvita Limited

Address

Baldock Manor

4 London Road

Baldock

Hertfordshire

SG7 6ND


Employer's website

https://nouvita.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer contact details

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Details

Date posted

22 February 2024

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£25,000 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

L0012-24-0005

Job locations

Baldock Manor

4 London Road

Baldock

Hertfordshire

SG7 6ND


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