Physiotherapy Assistant

We are looking for a dynamic and enthusiastic individual to join our friendly physiotherapy team here at the Princess Royal Hospital. This Technical Instructor post is essential in helping the team provide a high standard of patient care in an environment where staff are supported to innovate and lead improvement.,

• To treat a delegated caseload of patients on a 1:1 basis (who have been previously been assessed by a Physiotherapist) without being directly supervised by a Physiotherapist, but will have immediate access to a physiotherapist on site or by telephone/bleep.


• Support Physiotherapists in our rehabilitation classes and Hydrotherapy service


• To adhere to Trust policies and the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy Code of Conduct, including guidance around maintaining records.


• To provide information and advice to patients, carers and other health and social care professions on areas within the grades scope of practice, e.g. advise patients on exercise treatment programmes based on procedures and set protocols..


• To feedback to physiotherapists and leadership team regarding how delivery of service and policies impact on patients and the service as a whole, to ensure maintenance and improvement to quality at all times.


• To provide support to the physiotherapists with clinical admin.


• To actively promote and develop equality and diversity practices and strategic management in this area in order to promote equity of access of care for patients and equity of access to job opportunities and development opportunities for staff.


• To be an active member of the evening and weekend on-call service and/or orthopaedic service.
  
  The ideal candidate would have previous experience at working with the general public in a health care setting .
  
  At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First, as shown in our Outstanding for Caring CQC rating. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of Staff Networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We're proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust.


We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We're here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in ourWellbeing Programmefor staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.

As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.