Physiotherapy Assistant

Nuffield Health; Bournemouth; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Bournemouth is seeking a Physiotherapy Assistant to provide high-quality patient care and support the physiotherapy team. The role involves a mix of clinical duties and administrative tasks, such as booking appointments and maintaining records. Candidates are required to have NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care and demonstrate excellent communication skills. This position offers 30 hours of work per week, with flexible scheduling from Tuesday to Friday, providing an opportunity to enhance your career in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Free gym membership

Health assessments

Retail discounts

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills both verbal and written.
• Experience working in a hospital or clinical setting ideally in a health care support or therapy assistant.
• Confident with administrative tasks.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high quality effective clinical care under supervision.
• Promote multi-disciplinary working alongside therapy and nursing teams.
• Conduct IT admin duties like booking appointments and answering phones.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

IT proficiency

Organizational skills

Motivated and can-do attitude

Education

NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care

Job description

Physiotherapy Assistant

Bournemouth Hospital Physiotherapy Permanent Part time

Salary: 24043.50 pro rata

Hours: 30 hours per week

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Our physiotherapy team at Bournemouth Nuffield Hospital currently have an opportunity for a physiotherapy assistant. The job will be a 50/50 split between physiotherapy assistant ward work and admin and office reception cover. To support the clinical team to deliver high quality patient care to our patients to optimise their post‑operative recovery and well‑being. The role is for 30 hours to work flexibly over a 4‑day period from Tuesday to Friday with possible weekend cover depending on service requirements.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high quality effective clinical care under the supervision of our registered physiotherapists and nursing staff on the ward.
• Promote multi-disciplinary working alongside therapy and nursing teams.
• Carry out IT admin duties e.g. scanning, booking appointments, registering patients, answering the phone, billing etc.
• Ensure that all clinical records are accurately maintained and conform to all legal requirements.
• Complete administrative duties and telephone work to support the physiotherapy team to enable smooth and efficient care throughout the patient journey.
• Be responsible for reviewing and reporting stock level and supplies to ensure the clinical environment is fit for purpose.
• Assist with cleaning of physiotherapy equipment and infection prevention.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 2 or equivalent in Health and Social Care (this can also be acquired whilst in post).
• Excellent communication skills both verbal and written.
• Experience working in a hospital or clinical setting ideally in a health care support or therapy assistant.
• Enthusiastic and motivated with a can‑do attitude and able to work with own initiative.
• Highly organised and flexible.
• Confident with IT and able to work in a busy environment.
• Confident with administrative tasks.

Benefits

Helping you feel good.

We want you to love coming to work feeling healthy happy and valued. That's why we've developed a benefits package with you in mind. Here you can choose from a range of fitness, lifestyle, health and wellness rewards such as free gym membership, health assessments, retail discounts and pension options. At Nuffield Health we take care of what's important to you.

About Nuffield Health Bournemouth Hospital

At Nuffield Health Bournemouth Hospital we aim to provide the highest level of private healthcare offering a wide range of first‑class medical and surgical services. We also attract many of Dorsets leading consultant surgeons and physicians. Our hospital is conveniently located close to Bournemouths town centre on Lansdowne Road. We offer the very latest medical facilities and technology including state of the art diagnostic equipment. We have a special focus in the areas of orthopaedics, cosmetic surgery, diagnostic scanning and men/women's health.

Next Steps

Applications will be considered as they are received and interviews will be arranged accordingly. We reserve the right to close adverts early for example where we have received an unprecedented high volume of applications. Therefore please apply early to ensure you are considered for the post.

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