Physiotherapy Assistant (Bank)

Physiotherapy Assistant

Brentwood Hospital | Bank | Ad-hoc

Variable Hours from 7:00 on Saturdays

£13.50 per hour

If you want to make a big impact in the private space, here’s where you can. As the UK’s largest Healthcare Charity, we’re shaping the nation’s health. We support and encourage postgraduate education with access to training, mentoring and career development – so we’ll help shape your future, too.

The opportunity

We have a rare opportunity to join our excellent Physiotherapy team at the Nuffield Health Brentwood Hospital as a Physiotherapy Assistant as a bank worker to manage our weekend workload

As a Physiotherapy Assistant, you will:

Deliver high quality, effective clinical care under the supervision of our registered physiotherapists on the ward.

Promote multi-disciplinary working alongside the other clinicians on the ward and within the hospital

Assist in the delivery of pre-operative education

Assist with the delivery rehabilitation progression alongside the physiotherapy team

Assist in safe discharge planning including organising social services input and home equipment if required

Ensure that all clinical records are accurately maintained and conform to all legal requirements

Provide administrative assistance, as required, to the department which may include the following tasks –

- Answering telephone enquiries

- Booking appointments on to the electronic diary

- Inputting charges onto the IT system

- Photocopying and scanning documents

- Distribution of mail.

Escort patients within the physiotherapy department and to other departments within the hospital. 

Greet all visitors and ensure professional and effective communication with all patients, visitors and other clinical staff.

Ensure client’s confidentiality is maintained at all times.

Ensure the department maintains a clean, tidy and safe working environment at all times.

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 have:

NVQ Level 2 or equivalent in Health and Social Care and/or Level 3 Qualified Personal Trainer or PT level 3 – CIMSPA or Physio in exercise referrals (desired but not essential)

Experience working in a hospital or clinical setting, ideally in a health care support or therapy assistant role, or community based physical activity programmes

Excellent communication skills

Leadership & influencing skills

Motivational and engaging personality

Passion to make a difference

Strong organisation skills, with ability to manage time and workload effectively

The ability to work collaboratively as a team player and share best practice

Competent computer skills

Please remember to inform your line manager when making an internal application.

Supporting your growth.

We’re committed to the professional development of all our clinical colleagues. Inside our Learning and Development Academy, you’ll discover a range of internal CPD courses and online content to support your clinical and professional development. As a Nuffield Health Physiotherapy Assistant, you’ll also enjoy opportunities to develop through the mentorship by one of our qualified physiotherapists and the rest of the team.

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. With a cycle to work scheme, online GP, emotional wellbeing support and private healthcare – at Nuffield Health, we take care of what’s important to you.

Nuffield Health Brentwood Hospital 

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.