MSK Physiotherapy Assistant

MSK Physiotherapy assistants are a vital part of the team helping to support qualified staff with a clinical caseload, and in the administrative running of the department., Provide rehabilitation to patients in 1:1 or group settings by implementing treatment programmes and rehabilitation protocols devised by Therapists across a variety of settings including: outpatient department, gym and hydrotherapy as needed.

Assist in the day to day delivery and organisation of the service through direct and non-direct patient duties to ensure priorities are met. This includes booking appointments, interpreters, assisting in audits and other necessary administrative duties.

Be actively involved in the MSK physiotherapy assistant in-service training programme.

This involves the efficient and effective management of own caseload.

We would welcome candidates who do not hold Level 3 Senior Healthcare Support Worker qualification as this can be offered during employment

Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust (SWBT) is an integrated careorganisation with a budget of approximately £600 million and over 7,000 staff. Diversity and social care is at the core of what we do as the Trust provides Community and Acute Services to over half a million people in an urban centre that demands massive regeneration and has substantial premature mortality.

Our new acute hospital, the Midland Metropolitan University Hospital (MMUH), opens in 2024 and will provide care to our local population from first class, purpose-built premises.As a result, the base of this role may change to MMUH from 2024 (or beyond). If this is applicable to your role, you will be informed during the recruitment process and continuing your application with this understanding.The development of the new hospital will play an important role in the regeneration of the wider area and in improving the lives of local people and reducing health inequalities.

We have three newly emerging strategic objectives:
1. Our People - to cultivate and sustain happy, productive and engaged staff
2. Our Patients - to be good or outstanding in everything we do
3. Our Population - to work seamlessly with our partners to improve live