Physiotherapy Assistant

Ramsay Health Care UK; Abbot's Salford; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity is available for a motivated Physiotherapy Assistant at Ramsay Health Care UK. The role, based at Oaklands Hospital in Salford, involves working within a dynamic team to support orthopaedic patients and assist in rehabilitation. The successful applicant will enjoy a variety of responsibilities, along with opportunities for professional development through structured training. This is an ideal position for someone seeking to broaden their healthcare experience and perhaps train as a Physiotherapist in the future.

Benefits

25 Days Leave + Bank Holidays

Private Pension (up to 5% match)

Private Healthcare for you and dependents

Life Assurance (Death in Service)

Free Training and Development via the Academy

Free Parking on site

Subsidised staff restaurant

Over 8,000 discounts via benefits portal

Flexible shift patterns

Qualifications

• Experience of working as a therapy assistant or in a hospital/caring rehabilitation environment is desirable.
• Sound written and verbal communication skills required.
• Good physical health for moving and handling patients.

Responsibilities

• Support physiotherapists with clinical duties on the ward and outpatient department.
• Assist with post-operative rehabilitation classes.
• Handle administrative duties to support the team.

Skills

Communication

Customer Service

Flexibility

Adaptability

Job description

Job Description

Physiotherapy Assistant

Oaklands Hospital - Salford

37.5 Hours

We have an exciting opportunity to recruit a Physiotherapy Assistant to join our friendly and dynamic team.

We are looking to employ a motivated individual who enjoys working with people. Hours for this role will be full time 37.5, spread over 5 days with the expectation of some weekend work on the ward rota, however part time hours would be considered for the right candidate.

This is a varied post and involves a mixture of clinical duties on the ward alongside the inpatient team and in the outpatient department. Clinical duties include working alongside physiotherapists on the ward seeing orthopaedic patients and in the outpatient team assisting with post-operative rehabilitation classes and physiotherapy pre assessment clinics.

There will also be the necessity to support the team with administrative duties.

Experience of working as a therapy assistant or in a hospital/caring rehabilitation environment is desirable.

This position would be an ideal opportunity if you are looking to broaden your knowledge and skills, or intend to train as a Physiotherapist in the future.

The physiotherapy department delivers a structured in-service training programme, underpinned by regular clinical supervision, mentoring, and peer group support. Applicants will need to demonstrate sound written and verbal communication skills and basic computer skills. They will need excellent customer service skills and be flexible and adaptable to meet the changing needs of the business. The job involves the safe moving and handling of patients and equipment so the successful applicant must have good physical health to meet this need.

In return we offer:

• 25 Days Leave + Bank Holidays
• Buy & Sell Flexi Leave Options
• Private Pension where Ramsay will match up to 5% after a qualifying period
• Flexible shift patterns available where possible
• Enhanced Competitive Parental Leave Policies (launched 2023)
• Private Healthcare for you and dependents includes online GP
• Life Assurance (Death in Service)
• Free Training and Development via the Academy
• Free Parking on site for workers (where possible)
• Subsidised staff restaurant
• Over 8,000 discounts and special offers via benefits portal
• Book discounted cinema tickets on the dedicated cinema portal
• The Blue Light Card Scheme
  
  
  

About Us:

Ramsay Health Care UK is a well-established global hospital group with over 50 years' experience. It is well respected within the healthcare industry and is one of the leading providers of independent hospital services in England. 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. "The Ramsay Way" culture recognises that people - staff and doctors - are Ramsay Health Care's most important asset and this has been key to our ongoing success. For further information or an informal conversation about the role, please contact Chris Grieve - Physiotherapy Manager on 0161 787 3467. All offers of employment in respect of this appointment will be subject to receipt of a satisfactory Enhanced Disclosure Certificate from the Disclosure & Barring Service. Committed to quality, equality, and opportunity for all. We care. It's more than what we do, it's who we are. Everything we do is about striving to deliver the best care. And it's a belief that's as true today as it was when we welcomed our first patients in 1964.

If you would like more information please contact [e-mail]

We care.

It’s more than what we do, it’s who we are. Everything we do is about striving to deliver the best care. And it's a belief that's 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 UK’s Armed Forces and Reservists and have already achieved the Silver Award as part of the MOD’s 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.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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