Physiotherapy Assistant

Active Care Group Recruitment; West of England; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care group is seeking a motivated Physiotherapy Assistant for a 1-year fixed contract. Ideal for those interested in a career in physiotherapy, this role involves supporting therapy teams, running exercise groups, and assisting in various rehabilitation tasks. Training will be provided, and you'll be part of a multidisciplinary environment.

Benefits

25 days plus bank holidays

Free Employee Assistance Programme

Nest Personal Pension account

Enhanced Sick & Maternity Pay benefits

Access to Medicash Health Plan

Refer a Friend Scheme

Active Learning Hub

Birthday off

Discounts via Active Reward App

Recognition through Active Awards

Qualifications

• Have a keen interest in exercise and rehabilitation.
• Passionate about helping those with disabilities.
• Work well in a team.

Responsibilities

• Carry out exercise and mobility programmes.
• Assist physiotherapists with treatment sessions.
• Run exercise groups.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Dynamic and enthusiastic

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.

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/or a better understanding of the profession

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.

We are interested in applicants who:

• Have a keen interest in exercise and rehabilitation
• Are passionate about helping those with disabilities to maximise their physical potential
• Have excellent interpersonal and organisational skills
• Work well in a team
• Are dynamic and enthusiastic

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:

• 25 days plus bank holidays

• 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 giving 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

• A Nest Personal Pension account

• 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 yourself 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 really develop your career with Active Care Group