Physiotherapy Assistant

Practice Plus Group Holdings Limited; Preston; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare company in Preston is seeking a Physiotherapy Assistant to support Physiotherapists in treating patients. The successful candidate will need to have a degree in Sport Therapy or equivalent and possess strong communication skills. Responsibilities include monitoring patient progress and assisting with treatment plans. This position emphasizes delivering high standards of patient care in a collaborative environment. Ideal for those passionate about healthcare and patient support.

Qualifications

• Degree qualified in Sport Therapy or equivalent degree, or an undergraduate within Physiotherapy.
• Ability to communicate effectively with patients and staff.
• Experience in a health/care setting would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Support Physiotherapists in treating patients.
• Monitor patient progress and report issues.
• Provide treatments for range of movement and strength.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Empathetic approach

Teamwork

Degree in Sport Therapy or equivalent

Education

Degree in Sport Therapy or equivalent

Job description

Due to the increase in demand for treatments and care we offer to patients, our Plymouth based hospital is now expanding. This expansion will enable us to offer more availability and flexibility to our patients and allow us to offer an even more swifter service whilst still maintaining focus on providing a high standard of safe and effective patient care!

This is a Bank position

What you'll be doing

As a Physiotherapy Assistant, you will be supporting the Physiotherapists in the treatment of patients and, with supervision, will be responsible for working on your own patient caseload.

You will be monitoring patient progress, reporting any issues to the qualified Physiotherapist. In addition, working with the Physiotherapist, you may need to alter where required and progress individual patient treatment plans, always ensuring the appropriate pathways of care and communication are being met.

You'll be providing treatment to patients particulars such as:

• range of movement
• strength
• additional care needs

Providing advice, guidance and instructions to our patients, their families or carers as well as other professionals and trainees.

You will be conscious of health, safety and hygiene aspects in the treatment areas. Physiotherapy equipment will be kept clean, fit for purpose and any issues reported to the appropriate member of staff. You’ll assist with the management of stock and equipment, ensuring good levels and ordering when appropriate, pre‑empting any shortfalls.

What we'll look for in you

As one of our Physiotherapy Assistants, you will be degree qualified in Sport Therapy (or equivalent degree) or an undergraduate within Physiotherapy.

This position will require you to have an empathetic approach; as a Physiotherapy Assistant you will be a driver of motivation, persuasion and reassurance, aiding that patient's positivity and treatment.

Strong communication skills will be key, both written and verbal. You will be communicating daily with a wide range of people both internal and external, updating documentation and patient files.

Ability to work as part of an effective team, playing your part to deliver the best patient care you can.

Everything we do is focused on providing a high standard of safe and effective patient care. When you're part of the Practice Plus Group team, you don't just have a job, you have a career!