Physiotherapy Assistant

Caretech; Northampton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Northamptonshire is seeking a full-time Physiotherapy Assistant to support residents with neurological conditions. The role involves assisting with exercise programmes, facilitating physical activities, and leading group games. Candidates should be passionate about health and fitness. This position offers flexible hours and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Pension scheme

Flexibility in the role

Sickness pay

CPD opportunities

Free meals during working hours

Qualifications

• Experience in working with people with a neurological condition in a healthcare setting is desirable.
• Background in health and fitness would be desirable.
• Full driving licence is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Support residents with their exercise programmes as directed by the Lead Physiotherapist.
• Support residents to use the local swimming pool and participate in activities.
• Lead group games and activities as appropriate.

Skills

Experience with neurological conditions

Background in health and fitness

Job description

Overview

Physiotherapy Assistant

Hours: 37.5 hours per week

Salary: GBP 12.81 per hour

This is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic individual. The Oakleaf Group are seeking to recruit a full-time Physiotherapy Assistant. The Oakleaf Group specialises in delivering services for adult males with neurological conditions across various sites and has been awarded the Care Quality Commission "Outstanding" status. Services include assessment, active rehabilitation, community rehabilitation and long stay/maintenance placements. The interdisciplinary team consists of clinical and therapy staff to ensure rehabilitation packages are individualised to the needs of each resident.

We are looking to recruit a full-time Physiotherapy Assistant to join our busy therapy team. Many of our residents require support to regain skills and remain physically active and to carry out their physiotherapy exercise programmes. The successful candidate should be passionate about health, fitness and wellbeing within the area of brain injury.

The successful candidate will be required to support residents with their exercise programmes, as directed by the Lead Physiotherapist and qualified Physiotherapy team. Some of the other tasks you will be required to undertake include supporting residents to use the local swimming pool, walking-based activities, carrying out stretching programmes, assisting residents into the standing frame and attending local community gymnasiums.

On occasions, you may be required to attend resident review meetings and to read out a short physiotherapy report. You should also be confident to lead group games and activities. The successful candidate will be able to carry out manual handling duties, following the completion of the training provided.

Covid-19 related or other health and safety measures are not described in this job description.

Location: Hartwell, Northamptonshire. The role is Monday - Friday with potential for occasional additional hours. The position is not exclusively fixed to one area and may require working across multiple Oakleaf Group locations. A full driving licence is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Support residents with their exercise programmes as directed by the Lead Physiotherapist and qualified Physiotherapy team.
• Support residents to use the local swimming pool, participate in walking-based activities, and carry out stretching programmes.
• Assist residents into the standing frame and attend local community gymnasiums.
• Attend resident review meetings and read out a short physiotherapy report as required.
• Lead group games and activities as appropriate.
• Carry out manual handling duties following training.

Qualifications

• Experience in working with people with a neurological condition in a healthcare setting is desirable.
• Background in health and fitness would be desirable.
• Full driving licence is desirable.

Benefits

• Pension scheme
• Flexibility within the role, which promotes creative rehabilitation
• Sickness pay
• CPD opportunities
• Being part of one of the leading providers of neuro rehabilitation in Northamptonshire
• Regular supervision and support from a qualified Therapist
• Free meals are provided during working hours