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Physiotherapy Assistant

Full Time - Permanent

Salary: up to £24,336 (depending on level of experience, training and qualification)

The Edgbaston & Priory Hospitals in Birmingham are part of Circle Health Group, Britain's leading provider of independent healthcare with a nationwide network of hospitals & clinics, performing more complex surgery than any other private healthcare provider in the country.

Circle Health Group are proud to be recognised as one of the UK’s 25 best big companies to work for and one of the 10 best companies to work for in the health and social care sector.

We have an opportunity for a Physiotherapy Assistant to join their team of staff in the Physiotherapy department.

This is a full time role for 37.5 hours a week. The role holder will be required to cover core Hours - 08:30 to 16:30 Monday to Friday

Applicants should meet the following criteria:

• Previous experience within a Healthcare environment.
• Able to reassure patients in varying situations and encourage them to undertake their exercise programmes.
• Maths, English GCSE at grades A to C or equivalent functional skills level 2 evidence. Proficient in the use of a PC, including the use of software and systems
• Motivated and enthusiastic.
• Good communication skills essential.
• Good team player.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Attention to detail, ensuring accurate recording of data.
• Able to assess patient’s comfort, and adapt behaviour in line with this assessment.
• Excellent organisational skills essential
  Good Team player
  Patient centred approach

Duties of this role include:

• To provide an excellent support service for qualified physiotherapy staff, enabling them to maximise their clinical skills, expertise and productivity whilst providing physiotherapy assessment and treatment.
• To participate in pre-operative assessment as required.
• To participate in clinical treatment under the supervision of a Physiotherapist or Senior Physiotherapist.
• To book outpatient physiotherapy appointments, managing physiotherapy appointment system accurately and efficiently.
• To handle general telephone enquiries and refer clinical issues to the relevant Physiotherapist.
• To manage the patient database, ensuring that patient records and all relevant documentation are processed accurately.
• Ensure the department maintains CHG Physiotherapy audit compliance.

Salary & Benefits

Circle Health Group is committed to offering competitive starting salaries and access to a wide range of employee benefits, including:

• 25 days holiday per year + bank holidays, increasing to 30 days with service
• Private Pension Scheme
• Private Healthcare Scheme for treatment at our hospitals, covering pre-existing medical conditions
• Friends & Family Hospital Discounts
• Family Friendly policies, including enhanced Maternity, Paternity & Adoption pay
• Life insurance
• One paid charity/volunteer day per year
• Extensive rewards and voluntary benefits including blue light card
• Free wellbeing services
• High Value Employee Referral Scheme
• Employee recognition programmes
• Industry leading training and development opportunities

…and much more!

“Our culture is a result of the way our people live and breathe our philosophy, which combines our purpose, principles and values.

To secure the maximum salary band, candidates must demonstrate they meet all the job criteria fully.

To find out more about the Circle Health Group Philosophy: https://careers.circlehealthgroup.co.uk/why-circle/our-philosophy”