Bank Physiotherapy Assistant

Job Description

Bank Physiotherapy Assistant West Midlands Hospital

Weekdays and Weekends Inpatients and Outpatients

The role

An opportunity has arisen for a Physiotherapy Assistant to join our team at West Midlands Hospital in Halesowen. The post will require you to work on the ward and in the outpatient department during the week. You will be required to work on the ward one weekend a month with the Physiotherapist.

If you are interested in joining our team you must have previous experience on working on a ward or in a healthcare setting. Experience working with joint replacement patients would be desirable. The Physiotherapy team run preassessment classes post op classes hydrotherapy and pilates for our patients which you will be expected to assist with.

Where you will be based

West Midlands Hospital is one of West Midlands leading private hospitals part of Ramsay Health Care UK one of the leading independent healthcare providers in England.

The Hospital has a 30 bedded mixed inpatient case load which includes orthopaedics gynae and general surgery. The Physiotherapy department was refurbished 18 months ago and we now have a large gymnasium to run classes 4 treatment cubicles and a team office.

What youll bring with you:

• NVQ level 2 or prepared to train to this level

• A warm considerate and empathetic character

• The ability to make decisions and use your initiative

• Strong written and verbal communication skills

• A flexible and positive attitude

What we give back to you

• Competitive hourly rates plus enhancements

• Free DBS

• Contributory pension scheme

• Excellent training and development opportunities

• Free uniform

• Access to Blue Light Card

About us

Ramsay Health Care UK is a wellestablished global hospital group with over 50 years experience. We are a global provider operating in 11 countries with 77000 staff who treat 8 million patients each year. It is well respected within the healthcare industry and is one of the leading providers of independent hospital services in England. We are well known for our strong longstanding relationship with the NHS.

We love people with a positive can do attitude who want to make a difference in their work. Our employees are Ramsay. The skills and commitment of our employees forms the basis for our success.

We know our people are our greatest asset our business is growing and we would like you to join us. The Ramsay Way culture recognises that people staff and doctors are Ramsay Health Cares most important asset and this has been key to our ongoing success.

We are proud of our Speak Up for Safety programme and ensure that the patient is at the heart of everything we do. Join us and have more Time to Care.

We are committed to equality of opportunity for all. This position is subject to an Enhanced DBS check.

We value your application and welcome any questions you may have prior to applying. Please be advised that we reserve the right to close our advertisements prior to the announced closing date to ensure a quality recruitment process. West Midlands Hospital is committed to quality equality and opportunity for all.

We care.

Its more than what we do its who we are. Everything we do is about striving to deliver the best care. And its a belief thats 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 UKs Armed Forces and Reservists and have already achieved the Silver Award as part of the MODs 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.