Physiotherapy Assistant

The Great Western Hospitals NHS FT, Swindon

Physiotherapy Assistant

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The Great Western Hospitals NHS FT, Swindon

  • Full time
  • Temporary
  • Onsite working

Posted 1 week ago, 6 Nov | Get your application in now before you're too late!

Closing date: Closing date not specified

job Ref: d16d32ef5dd4456bb0d70d70ecf69bdc

Full Job Description

We are looking for a caring assistant to join our Physiotherapy team. The job involves helping run classes, individual sessions with patients as well as administrative and cleaning duties. You will be required to be flexible and adapt to the changing requirements of the department. The role will be based across two or three sites across Swindon. You will also be expected to work on Orthopaedic weekends.,

  • To carry out specific tasks with confidence and competence as instructed by therapists whilst demonstrating sound initiative.
  • To assist the therapists where appropriate with assessment and treatment of patients and, where appropriate, with patients' continued management including implementation and supervision of exercise regimes whilst under supervision from the therapist.
  • To communicate frequently with therapists with regard to any change in patient status, behaviour, ability and response to therapeutic intervention.

    If you have had some experience dealing with patients this could be the right role for you.

    "Our STAR values - Service, Teamwork, Ambition and Respect - are a golden thread running through everything we do. These values serve as a guiding principle, driving us towards our vision of delivering great joined up services to our local community. Whether at home, in the community, or within the hospital, our goal is to empower individuals to lead independent and healthier lives."