Physiotherapy Assistant

3 months ago


Harlow, United Kingdom The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust Full time

The Physiotherapy Assistant will function as part of the Medical Team within the Therapies Department under the supervision of qualified Physiotherapists. They will utilise the knowledge and skills gained through previous caring experience to support in the implementation of Physiotherapy intervention with a wide range of patients, including those who have fallen, those with neurological conditions and cardiac pathologies as well as those who are palliative or require some rehabilitation prior to discharge.

You will undertake competency assessed support work with patients following guidelines which have been agreed and set by the qualified therapists.

There is a full induction process and structured pay scheme with annual increments. A minimum 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays (pro rata for part time staff ). You will receive annual appraisals with identified career pathways and regular in-house training.

To work as part of a multi-disciplinary team and support Therapists in the delivery of care to patients by treating patients in accordance with agreed guidelines and treatment regimes. This may include preparing equipment, tidying the department, administrative tasks, stock control and supervised treatment of patients.

To assist patients in physical and functional treatment activities (individually or as part of a group) as directed by the Therapist, limiting scope of practice to those treatments for which training has been given. This could include assisting mobility with a walking aid, fitting splints, supervising exercises etc.

To contribute to the service development projects in the department.

To develop and complete relevant competencies set for generic assistants.

The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust is a District General Hospital providing acute services to the people of West Essex and East Hertfordshire and has a positive and successful approach to developing and delivering health care.

The Hospital is conveniently located in Harlow, Essex just 25 minutes drive to London Stansted Airport and 25 minutes train ride to London Liverpool Street. Harlow also has excellent road connections across England, with the M11, M25, A10, M1 and A1 all on its doorstep.

This is an exciting time for the Trust. Over the next 5 years we are on a digital transformation journey, leading us to our brand new hospital.

It's never been a better time to join us.

Please see attached job description and personal specification for further details. Alternatively you can contact our therapy manager, Katie, to discuss the role.



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