Physiotherapy Assistant
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Physiotherapy Assistant Cambridge Permanent/Full Time 37.5 Inpatients/Outpatients
Spire Cambridge Lea Hospital are looking for a Physiotherapy Assistant to join our Physiotherapy department on a full time permanent basis. The physiotherapy assistant will assist the multi-disciplinary team to provide exemplary physiotherapy care within the physiotherapy department and on the wards.
Duties and responsibilities:
- Assist registered Physiotherapists in delivering physiotherapy treatments.
- Support patients with:
- Prescribed exercises
- Mobility practice
- Therapeutic activities
- Prepare treatment rooms and therapy equipment.
- Monitor and report patient responses or concerns to supervising therapists.
- Help patients use mobility aids safely (e.g. walking frames).
- Maintain clean and store equipment in line with infection control standards.
- Communicate effectively with patients and the multidisciplinary team.
Who were looking for:
The successful candidate will be compassionate patient-focused and able to support physiotherapists in delivering safe and effective rehabilitation. They will be comfortable working with patients recovering from illness surgery or injury and will thrive in a team-based healthcare environment.
Key skills: Patient care rehabilitation support mobility assistance communication teamwork infection control equipment management and adaptability.
- Understanding of physiotherapy assistant duties gained through training and induction.
- Previous experience in a healthcare and/or social care setting or a relevant qualification such as an NVQ.
- Knowledge of:
- Mobility aids
- Basic anatomy
- Therapeutic exercises
- Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
- Ability to follow instructions and adapt to changing workloads and routines.
- Previous inpatient and ward-based experience.
Shifts Patterns:37.5 hour working week across 7 days Monday - Sunday
Benefits:
We offer employed colleagues a competitive salary as well as a comprehensive benefits package which includes but is not limited to:
- 35 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays
- Employer and employee contributory pension with flexible retirement options
- Spire for you reward platform - discount and cashback for over 1000 retailers
- Free Bupa wellness screening
- Private medical insurance
- Life assurance
Our Values:
We are extremely proud of our heritage in private healthcare and of our values as an organisation:
- Driving clinical excellence
- Doing the right thing
- Caring is our passion.
- Keeping it simple
- Delivering on our promises
- Succeeding and celebrating together
Spire Healthcare is a leading independent healthcare group in the United Kingdom running 38 hospitals and over 50 clinics across England Wales and Scotland. It provides diagnostics inpatient day case and outpatient care operates a network of private GPs and provides workplace health services to over 800 corporate clients. It also delivers a range of private and NHS mental health musculoskeletal and dermatological services.
Spire Healthcare are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive culture for all. Our people are our difference its their dedication warmth and pursuit of excellence that sets Spire Healthcare apart.
Closing date: In order to streamline our recruitment process we reserve the right to expire vacancies prior to the advertised closing date once we have received a sufficient number of applications.
Required Experience:
Junior IC
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