Physiotherapy Assistant

Flexible working hours / free staff parking / no weekend working / supported in house and external training opportunities
Our Therapy Assistants are highly valued members of our clinical team who help us to deliver excellent care and rehabilitation to an extremely varied cohort of patients. W e are proud to offer this opportunity to join our innovative and exciting Therapy T eam of Osteopaths, Physiotherapists, Assistants and Administrators.
This job will be based at St Marks Hospital in Maidenhead with some time spent in Foundation House in Windsor. T his job would be particularly well suited to applicants with some experience in delivering massage therapies and with a background in sport or exercise. However, we can provide training and mentoring to upskill applicants. More than anything else we are looking for positive and caring individuals who will find satisfaction in working hard to deliver a great service for our patients.
The role is based within the MSK outpatient department. Clinically, assistants are utilised in providing guided treatment session for patients. This may involve delivering exercise sessions, hands on therapies such as massage, electrotherapy such as Ultrasound, or group-based exercise classes. Training is provided in any of the modalities used.
Our assistant s also help with the maintenance of the department and equipment, fulfilling cleaning schedules and managing stock.
There is an administrative element to the job too. We are all required to document any patient contact and our assistant s can be involved with audits, service planning, and on occasion supporting the reception team.
Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a specialist mental health and community health services trust. Rated ‘outstanding’ by the CQC, we’re committed to providing the best possible care to people across Berkshire.
We value diversity and are proud to be a Stonewall Top 100 Employer. We work hard to create an inclusive environment where you’ll be supported by friendly and professional colleagues to flourish.
**Our values at Berkshire Healthcare**:
Caring for and about you is our top priority
Committed to providing good quality, safe services
Working Together with you to develop innovative solutions
We welcome people who share these values to come and work for us.
**Benefits of working for us include**:
Flexible working options to support work-life balance
27 days’ annual leave rising with service + opportunity to buy and sell
Generous NHS pension scheme
Excellent learning and career development opportunities
‘Cycle to Work’ and car leasing scheme including electric vehicles
Access to a range of wellbeing tools and services
Discounts at hundreds of popular retailers and restaurants
Staff networks for race, diversity, disabilities, the environment and armed forces community to support equality
Generous maternity, paternity, adoption and special leave
Free parking across Trust sites
**The “must haves” for you to be considered for this role**:
Excellent communication skills
The ability to work as part of a team, patience, and empathy
The ability to plan and co-ordinate effectively
An interest in musculoskeletal care and rehabilitation
For further information about the role, please see attached job description and person specification.
We strongly encourage you to review how you meet the criteria in the person specification and write about this point-by-point in your supporting statement for the best chance of being shortlisted.