Physiotherapy Assistant

Physiotherapy Assistant Derby, England

University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust
Full Time Derby, England 22816 - 24336 GBP ANNUAL Today
Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen within Florence Nightingale Community Hospital for a Physiotherapy Assistant (21.75 hours per week) to become an integral part of Neurology Outpatient Therapy Services (NOTS).

If you thrive on working with others in a hands on role whilst also working well independently to assist in the treatment of patient’s activities of daily living, promote functional independence and aid mobility issues, this may be the perfect role for you.

You will be an excellent communicator, able to manage your time effectively and must be passionate and enthusiastic about optimising patient outcomes.

This post will offer you the opportunity to develop your skills in this clinical field within a supportive Multi-disciplinary team (MDT) (this can include: Occupational Therapy, Clinical Neuropsychology, Neurosplinting, Spasticity) in order to support neurology patients throughout different stages of their condition and rehabilitation. Your learning and development will be supported through completion of competency packages, regular supervision and training.

Applicants must be able to demonstrate an understanding of the role of the Physiotherapist and neurological rehabilitation and should have relevant experience of moving and handling adults.

There will be a number of non-clinical and administrative duties to support the team and a basic working knowledge of IT packages is essential.

Closing date of applications: 13 June 2023

Interview date: 27 June 2023

As a trusted organisation at the heart of our communities, we recognise the important role we can play in supporting the public, patients, our own people and local partners in achieving the best of health for the local population and the communities in which they live by providing Exceptional Care Together

Our fundamental Values of Compassion, Openness and Excellence underpin how we intend to work as a Trust and the associated behaviours are becoming embedded in all aspects of how we work.

In return we will offer:

  • Development opportunities, including both professional and leadership development
  • On-going support through every step of the way from recruitment to when you join our team and beyond.
  • A variety of other staff benefits including employee assistance programme, discounted gym membership, onsite fitness classes, car schemes
Key Facts about our Trust:
  • We see on average 4810 OP appointments per day.
  • We are the 4th busiest Trauma & Orthopaedic outpatients department in England – an average of 2077 per week.
  • An average of 1115 patients are seen in A&Es across our network every day – 3rd largest in the country.
  • Our hospitals admit an average of 195 emergency patients daily.
  • Last year we undertook almost 33,700 planned surgical operations in our 57 operating theatres.
  • We are one of only 7 Trusts nationally with more than 50 operating theatres.
  • We carry out more than 140 elective procedures each working day.
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Physiotherapy Assistant
University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust

www.nhs.uk
London, United Kingdom
Amanda Pritchard
$5 to $25 million (USD)
10000+ Employees
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