Orthopaedic Physiotherapy Support Worker

Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust; Bath; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Bath is looking for an enthusiastic Physiotherapy Support Worker to join their integrated therapies department. This role involves supporting Orthopaedic Therapists by assisting in patient assessment and rehabilitation. The ideal candidate will have a passion for rehabilitation and a creative, motivated approach. Team collaboration and flexibility are essential. The organization is committed to staff wellbeing and promotes a culture of learning and inclusivity.

Benefits

Extensive package of staff benefits

Wellbeing program

Support for career development

Qualifications

• Experience in supporting patients in a healthcare setting.
• Ability to work flexibly and collaboratively with a team.
• Strong communication skills to update therapy colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Assist Orthopaedic Therapists in assessing and treating patients.
• Manage a delegated caseload and progress rehabilitation.
• Support stock control and ordering of mobility equipment.

Skills

Creative

Motivated

Passion for rehabilitation

Job description

We are a vibrant and friendly team of Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists and therapy support workers with a shared vision of supporting people to do what is important to them and to continue participating in their activities of daily living.

This exciting post would provide you with the opportunity to work on a variety of wards to broaden your clinical experience. You will be part of the RUH's progressive and friendly integrated therapies department, where there is a culture of promoting learning and staff and service development.

If you would like to know more about the role, please contact: Suzy Riggs - [email protected]

The post holder will assist the Orthopaedic Therapists in assessing and treating patients across the trauma and elective caseload, supporting timely discharges of patients home.

The post holder will manage a delegated caseload, progress rehabilitation through exercises and functional activities.

To work flexibly to support the whole Orthopaedic Therapy team, working closely with both Occupational Therapists and Physiotherapists.

To support and work with therapists' caseload and update therapy colleagues regarding patient therapy progress and discharge.

To support management of stock control and ordering of mobility equipment for use in the therapy department.

The Orthopaedic Therapies Team at the RUH are looking for an enthusiastic Physiotherapy Support Worker to join their friendly team. You will need to be creative and motivated, with a passion for delivering excellent rehabilitation to inpatients on both our elective and trauma wards. You will be supported to develop both clinically and professionally, and will be involved in service improvements.

At the RUH we're proud to put people at the heart of what we do, working together as one team to make a difference for our patients, each other, and our community. No matter what your role is, we value everyone's contribution in supporting the exceptional, person‑centred care we pride ourselves on.

We are committed to creating a compassionate and inclusive environment. This can be seen in our growing community of staff networks - celebrating successes and creating opportunities to listen and learn. We value our differences, champion kindness and civility, and truly believe that diversity makes us stronger.

A culture of learning, developing and innovating is the thread that runs throughout our whole organisation. We want to support you to thrive, taking your career to its full potential.

We value staff wellbeing, with a well‑established programme of support. We believe in a holistic approach spanning all aspects of living a healthy life, including physical, emotional, spiritual and financial wellbeing. We've even got a pool!

We are committed to supporting you and hope you want to join our team. In the meantime, find out more about living and working the beautiful historic city of Bath, learn about our extensive package of staff benefits, and read about how we're providing healthcare fit for the future with the landmark Dyson Cancer Centre and our passion for research.