Physiotherapy Assistant

BERKSHIRE HEALTHCARE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST; Henwick; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working options

NHS pension scheme

Excellent learning and career developp

Cycle to Work

Job summary

Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a compassionate Physiotherapy Assistant to support the Musculoskeletal Outpatient Physiotherapy team. You will help deliver high-quality rehabilitation for a diverse patient population, including exercise and manual therapy, in both one-to-one and group settings.

The role includes non-clinical duties and offers in-house training, mentorship, and career development within a supportive multidisciplinary team.

Qualifications

• Experience of working as part of a team with patience and empathy
• Ability to work with a diverse range of patients
• Good computer skills across Microsoft and database software
• Ability to organise and prioritise

Responsibilities

• Assisting the Physiotherapists and Osteopaths in the delivery of high quality, effective care. This includes group and 1:1 based rehabilitation provision following an assessment by a clinician.
• Assisting in administrative duties, including reception cover, data entry, audits, and patient record management.
• Keeping equipment clean, safe, and stocked in line with infection control standards.
• Assisting the Team Leads to ensure stock and equipment levels are maintained and re-ordered on a regular basis and that equipment is well maintained and clean.
• Participating in service wide quality improvement, research and education initiatives where appropriate.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Empathy

IT skills

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Berkshire Healthcare are seeking a compassionate, proactive and enthusiastic Physiotherapy Assistant to support our friendly Musculoskeletal Outpatient Physiotherapy team. If you thrive on variety and the opportunity to work with multiple people, this is a role you should consider. We are looking for a caring, empathetic, and approachable team player, ideally with sports/exercise or healthcare experience. You will help to deliver high-quality rehabilitation for a diverse patient population, including exercise and manual therapy techniques on both a one-to-one and group basis. You will receive comprehensive in-house training, ongoing competency support, and mentoring to help you build confidence and thrive in the role. You will also have non-clinical responsibilities to facilitate smooth running of the service. You will be an integral part of a multidisciplinary team of Physiotherapists, Osteopaths, Assistants, and Admin staff, all working together to help patients recover, rebuild, and return to doing what they love. We are looking for someone who can contribute to the positive culture of our team, engage with staff and patients respectfully, and conduct their work in a professional manner. The role will encompass:

• Assisting the Physiotherapists and Osteopaths in the delivery of high quality, effective care. This includes group and 1:1 based rehabilitation provision following an assessment by a clinician.
• Assisting in administrative duties, including reception cover, data entry, audits, and patient record management.
• Keeping equipment clean, safe, and stocked in line with infection control standards.
• Assisting the Team Leads to ensure stock and equipment levels are maintained and re-ordered on a regular basis and that equipment is well maintained and clean.
• Participating in service wide quality improvement, research and education initiatives where appropriate.

Working Pattern and Service Operating Hours

We prioritise staff health and wellbeing, offering flexibility with working hours within our service hours of Monday to Friday, 07:30-18:00, as long as service needs are met.

• 1. Experience of working as part of a team with patience and empathy utilising excellent communication skills
• 2. Ability to work with a diverse range of patients
• 3. Good computer skills across Microsoft and database software
• 4. Ability to organise and prioritise

Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a specialist mental health and community health services trust. Rated 'outstanding' by the CQC, we're committed to providing the best possible care to people across Berkshire. As an employer, we're committed to offering an inclusive and compassionate environment where our people share in a sense of belonging and are supported to flourish.

Our values at Berkshire Healthcare are

• Caring for and about you is our top priority
• Committed to providing good quality, safe services
• Working Together with you to develop innovative solutions

Your wellbeing is important to us. Some of the benefits of working for us include:

• Flexible working options to support work-life balance
• 27 days' annual leave rising with service + opportunity to buy and sell
• Generous NHS pension scheme
• Excellent learning and career development opportunities
• 'Cycle to Work' and car leasing scheme including electric vehicles
• Access to a range of wellbeing tools and services
• Discounts at hundreds of popular retailers and restaurants
• Staff networks for race, diversity, disabilities, the environment and armed forces community to support equality
• Generous maternity, paternity, adoption and special leave
• Free parking across Trust sites

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