Physiotherapy Assistant

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Physiotherapy Assistant to join our physiotherapy team delivering to the acute surgical areas in University Hospital Crosshouse: including our Surgical High Dependency and Intensive Care Unit; general surgical wards and paediatric ward. This team specialises in the management of acutely unwell patients and the rehabilitation of patients recovering from surgery or critical illness.

You will support qualified physiotherapy staff and include duties such as working with the physiotherapist in the moving and handling of patients, escorting and preparing the patient for treatment, assisting in treatment interventions where more than one person is required, and carrying out specific treatment interventions as instructed or supervised by the physiotherapist. Specific housekeeping and administration duties are also relevant to this role. You will be undertaking a mentally and physically demanding job, and should demonstrate awareness of health and safety at all times.

Key attributes for this post include excellent communication and interpersonal skills, flexibility and the ability to work across a variety of settings, and working closely with physically dependent patients. Experience as a physiotherapy assistant or within a care setting is desirable. Active participation with our department In-service Training programme is expected. There may be a requirement at times to work in other clinical specialties.

Hours: 30 per week

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