Physiotherapy Healthcare Support Worker - SG

TN United Kingdom; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a Healthcare Support Worker for their respiratory physiotherapy team in Edinburgh. The role involves collaborating with physiotherapists, assessing patients, and providing exercise programs to aid rehabilitation. Ideal candidates will have relevant qualifications and experience in a healthcare setting, along with excellent communication and teamwork skills. Join a dynamic team committed to delivering high-quality care in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

Ongoing training

Professional development

Quality improvement

Qualifications

• Prior health or social care experience in a physiotherapy environment is essential.
• Basic knowledge of common surgical, medical, and respiratory conditions required.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with physiotherapists in assessing and treating patients.
• Independently assess patients' mobility and provide exercise programs.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Responsibility

Education

HNC in Health-related field

SVQ Level 3

Tools

Electronic Patient Records

Word Processing

Spreadsheets

Job description

Physiotherapy Healthcare Support Worker - SG, Edinburgh

Client: NHS Scotland

Location: Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Job Category: -

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: 4c662d720c64

Job Views: 4

Posted: 12.05.2025

Expiry Date: 26.06.2025

Job Description:

Victoria Hospital

Do you enjoy working with people in a highly motivated team to improve the physical function of patients in a hospital setting? If so, this could be the job for you!

We have a vacancy for a Healthcare Support Worker in the respiratory physiotherapy team. Working within a dynamic team, you will collaborate with physiotherapists in assessing and treating a variety of patient groups. You will also independently assess patients' mobility, function, and ability to perform activities of daily living. You will provide exercise programs and facilitate discharge plans to help patients achieve their rehabilitation goals.

The Respiratory team covers various wards including critical care, respiratory wards, post-surgical wards, and medical wards. This environment offers excellent variety and opportunities to work in early rehabilitation of complex patients with significant medical or surgical needs. Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, including medical staff, nurses, occupational therapists, and healthcare support workers, you will experience collaborative and progressive work in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications include (or working towards) a health-related HNC and/or SVQ Level 3, or relevant training and experience equivalent to this. Prior health or social care experience in a physiotherapy or related environment, with clinical experience working with patients, is essential. Basic knowledge of common surgical, medical, and respiratory conditions, along with experience in postoperative rehabilitation, teaching exercises, and providing walking aids, is beneficial. Excellent communication skills, a strong sense of responsibility, and a good team ethic are essential. Basic IT skills are required for tasks such as electronic patient records, word processing, updating spreadsheets, and internet use.

The department supports ongoing training, professional development, quality improvement, and personal growth. Our NHS Fife Physiotherapy strategy 2022-2025 emphasizes inclusion, excellence, and sustainability. Join us to help deliver high-quality care for respiratory and surgical patients in NHS Fife.

For informal inquiries, contact Debbie McCleery, Senior Physiotherapist, at 01592 643355 ext 21055 or Amy Daly, Physiotherapy Manager, ext 26957.

Note: Due to legislative changes from 1 April 2025, this role may require a different level of criminal records check. If classified as a 'regulated role,' appointment is subject to joining the PVG Scheme. Changes will be confirmed by the Hiring Manager or Recruitment Team. For details, visit: [Link].

NHS Fife is legally obliged to verify your right to work in the UK. If you are not a UK or Irish national, confirm your right to work in your application. NHS Scotland promotes equality and diversity, aiming for a workforce that is representative and respectful. We welcome applications from all societal sections and support flexible working, family-friendly policies, and reasonable adjustments for candidates with disabilities, long-term conditions, or neurodivergence.