Physiotherapy Assistant

NHS; Bristol; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading healthcare provider in Bristol as a Physiotherapy Assistant within the therapy team at the Frenchay Brain Injury Rehabilitation Centre. This fixed-term role offers training opportunities, experience in patient rehabilitation, and a chance to make a positive impact on the lives of individuals recovering from neurological conditions.

Benefits

Birthday off

Access to Active Learning Hub

Employee Assistance Programme

Medicash Health Plan

Enhanced Sick & Maternity Pay

Refer a Friend Scheme (up to £1500 bonus)

Qualifications

• Keen interest in exercise and rehabilitation.
• Passionate about supporting individuals with disabilities.

Responsibilities

• Assist physiotherapists with treatment sessions, including hydrotherapy.
• Support exercise programmes and run exercise groups.
• Maintain the functionality of gym and equipment.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Organisational skills

Enthusiasm

Job description

Come and join one of the UK's largest providers of complex care. We proudly employ over 4000+ people - no matter what your experience, we have jobs for everyone.

Main duties of the job

Frenchay Brain Injury Rehabilitation Centre in Bristol is the Level 1 service for patients with complex neurological rehabilitation needs for the South West of England. We have 52 rehabilitation beds and offer both Level 1 (intensive) and Level 2 (slower stream) specialist inpatient rehabilitation for patients with brain injury and other neurological conditions.

We are offering an exciting opportunity to join and support our therapy team as a Physiotherapy Assistant. The post is a 1-year fixed-term contract and may appeal to those considering a career as a physiotherapist, wanting to gain skills, experience, and a better understanding of the profession.

About us

Active Care Group is a pioneering national provider of complex care services, delivering pathways and better outcomes for people. We have a collaborative and holistic approach to care underpinned by proven clinical and therapeutic expertise. We specialise in supporting young people and adults with complex needs to make positive progress and lead happier, more independent lives.

Job responsibilities

The role will involve:

• Carrying out exercise and mobility programmes
• Assisting physiotherapists with treatment sessions, including hydrotherapy
• Running exercise groups
• Using specialist equipment such as standing frames, walking harnesses, treadmills, and wheelchair-accessible exercise bikes
• Supporting the team with administrative tasks and maintaining a tidy and functional gym
• Understanding the wider effects of brain injury on physical rehabilitation

Training will be provided by the physiotherapy team, and you will be supported to develop within the role through regular supervision. You will be part of a multidisciplinary team that includes Speech and Language Therapists, Occupational Therapists, Neuropsychologists, Doctors, Nurses, Rehabilitation Technicians, and Rehabilitation Assistants.

For an informal discussion, please contact Claire Bassett (Lead Physiotherapist) or David Hewitt (Deputy Lead Physiotherapist) on 0117 9562697

Please note - this advert will close once we have received a sufficient number of applications.

What to look forward to:

Birthday off

Join the Active Learning Hub and benefit from a wide range of e-learning and face-to-face training and development opportunities

Active Reward App offering discounts and savings on your weekly shop

Free 24-hour confidential Employee Assistance Programme Helpline & App to support with legal, health, wellbeing, relationship, and consumer advice

Access to join a Medicash Health Plan for you and your family to save money on everyday health essentials – like going to the dentist or opticians

We recognise outstanding Active Behaviours via the Active Awards programme

Enhanced Sick & Maternity Pay benefits

Refer a Friend Scheme and earn up to £1500 by recommending someone you know

……and, of course, the support and guidance of our qualified clinical and business leadership teams so that you can develop your career with Active Care Group

Person Specification

Experience

• A keen interest in exercise and rehabilitation
• Passionate about helping those with disabilities to maximise their physical potential
• Excellent interpersonal and organisational skills
• Works well in a team
• Dynamic and enthusiastic

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975, and a disclosure check will be required to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer name

Active Care Group