Physiotherapy Assistant

Circle Health Group; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a dedicated support role to assist qualified physiotherapy staff. The successful candidate will facilitate patient management, assist in clinical treatments, and ensure smooth operation of physiotherapy services. This is a fantastic opportunity to develop within a supportive environment, with comprehensive training and a commitment to career growth.

Benefits

25 days holiday + bank holidays, increasing to 30 days

Private Healthcare Scheme for treatment

Friends & Family Hospital Discounts

Enhanced Maternity, Paternity & Adoption pay

Non-contributory life insurance

Staff engagement hub access

Employee recognition programmes

Training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a healthcare environment is essential.
• Proficient in using software and systems.
• Good assessment skills regarding patient comfort.

Responsibilities

• Provide support for qualified physiotherapy staff.
• Book outpatient physiotherapy appointments efficiently.
• Manage patient database and ensure record accuracy.

Skills

Attention to detail

Interpersonal skills

Motivated

Team player

Education

Maths, English GCSE at grades A to C or equivalent functional skills level 2 evidence

Tools

PC proficiency

Job description

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Applicants should meet the following criteria:

• Previous experience within a Healthcare environment.
• Able to reassure patients in varying situations and encourage them to undertake their exercise programmes.
• Maths, English GCSE at grades A to C or equivalent functional skills level 2 evidence. Proficient in the use of a PC, including the use of software and systems.
• Motivated and enthusiastic.
• Good team player.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Attention to detail, ensuring accurate recording of data.
• Able to assess patient’s comfort, and adapt behaviour in line with this assessment.

Duties of this role include:

• To provide an excellent support service for qualified physiotherapy staff, enabling them to maximise their clinical skills, expertise and productivity whilst providing physiotherapy assessment and treatment.
• To participate in pre-operative assessment as required.
• To participate in clinical treatment under the supervision of a Physiotherapist or Senior Physiotherapist.
• To book outpatient physiotherapy appointments, managing physiotherapy appointment system accurately and efficiently.
• To handle general telephone enquiries and refer clinical issues to the relevant Physiotherapist.
• To manage the patient database, ensuring that patient records and all relevant documentation are processed accurately.
• Ensure the department maintains CHG Physiotherapy audit compliance.

Salary & Benefits

Circle Health Group offers competitive starting salaries and a wide range of employee benefits, including:

• 25 days holiday per year + bank holidays, increasing to 30 days with service.
• Private Healthcare Scheme for treatment at our hospitals, covering pre-existing medical conditions.
• Friends & Family Hospital Discounts.
• Family Friendly policies, including enhanced Maternity, Paternity & Adoption pay.
• Non-contributory life insurance.
• Staff engagement hub with access to discounts and extensive rewards and voluntary benefits.
• Resources, tools, and services to support your wellbeing.
• Employee recognition programmes.
• Industry-leading training and development opportunities.

…and much more!

Diversity & Inclusion

Circle Health Group is committed to creating a diverse workforce offering inclusive opportunities for all colleagues. We value candidates with diverse experiences, backgrounds, identities or expressions, skills, work styles, and more.

We are proud to be a Gold member of the Armed Forces Covenant and welcome applications from members of the Armed Forces Community.

We are part of The Valuable 500 and are a Disability Confident Employer.

Our principles and values focus on selflessness, compassion, commitment, collaboration, bravery, agility, tenacity, and creativity, guiding our culture and purpose.