Job Description

Physiotherapy Assistant / Technician

Duchy Hospital - Truro

Part Time - 25 hours

The Physiotherapy Department are looking to recruit a part time Physiotherapy Assistant / Technician.  

We operate a 7 day Physiotherapy Service so weekend work will be incorporated.

This clinical role will also include administration duties. You will be required to assist the qualified Physiotherapists and Occupational Therapist with delegated duties and independent clinical work as per competencies. Other duties will include cleaning and re-ordering of equipment, assisting with audits, stock taking, typing, producing patient information and general department admin.

We are looking for an enthusiastic individual who will be keen to progress within the department. Training and support will be provided for the right candidate.

Our specialties include:

• Elective orthopaedics – inpatient and daycase
• Musculoskeletal Outpatients
• Hand Therapy

Essential criteria include:

• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Good computer skills
• Proven ability to work effectively in a team environment and independently as required
• NVQ Level 3 equivalent or higher qualification in a health or rehabilitation subject (or willing to work towards this)
• There is a requirement for a flexible approach to rostering and the ability to work a full range of shifts including weekends and bank holidays.
• Flexibility and adaptability to meet the changing needs of the business
• Demonstrated Customer Service skills

Desirable criteria include:

• Previous experience as a Therapy Assistant / Technician in Orthopaedics

In return, we offer:

• 25 Days Leave + Bank Holidays
• Buy & Sell Flexi Leave Options
• Private Pension where Ramsay will match up to 5% after a qualifying period
• Flexible shift patterns available where possible
• Enhanced Competitive Parental Leave Policies
• Private Medical Cover with option to add partner & dependants
• Life Assurance (Death in Service) x3 base salary
• Free Training and Development via the Ramsay Academy
• Free Parking on site (where possible)
• Subsidised staff restaurant (where possible)
• Concerts for Carers
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Cycle2Work scheme available, in partnership with Halfords
• The Blue Light Card Scheme

For more information or an informal chat please speak to Elaine Parker (Physiotherapy Manager) on

About us 

We’re Ramsay Health Care UK. With 35 hospitals, 7,600 staff and 200,000 patients treated every year, we’re one of the leading independent healthcare providers in England. We deliver a wide and comprehensive range of specialised clinical services from routine to complex surgery, day case procedures, cancer care, diagnostic services and physiotherapy. In addition, we also have our three standalone decontamination units which are essential to supporting our clinical outcomes. 94% of our facilities are rated ‘Good’ by the CQC, and we are extremely proud of the high quality of our staff as well as excellent relationships with doctors and our strong, longstanding partnership with the NHS.

We’re part of a global hospital group with over 50 years’ experience that operates in 11 countries across the world. As people caring for people, our ethos helps make a huge difference in the lives of millions. We know that our people are our most important asset to our organisation, and are the key to our success and continuing growth.

We are committed to equality of opportunity for all. This position is subject to an Enhanced DBS check. We reserve the right to close our adverts prior to the announced closing date to ensure a quality recruitment process.

We care.
 

It’s more than what we do, it’s who we are. Everything we do is about striving to deliver the best care. And it's a belief that's as true today as it was when we welcomed our first patients in 1964.
 

“The Ramsay Way” culture recognises that our people are our most important asset and this has been key to our ongoing success.

We are proud to support the UK’s Armed Forces and Reservists and have already achieved the Silver Award as part of the MOD’s Armed Forces Covenant Employer Recognition Scheme. The scheme recognises employers who actively support Defence while encouraging other organisations to adopt the same behaviours in their workplace. As a company we are committed to supporting the wider Armed Forces community and this includes our staff as well as our patients.

We are committed to equality of opportunity for all. This position is subject to background and DBS checks.