Physiotherapy Support Worker

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust; Kemp Town Estate; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Kemp Town is seeking motivated Technical Instructors / Support Workers to provide high-standard physiotherapy services within the inpatient teams at Royal Sussex County Hospital. Responsibilities include assessing and treating patients with varied conditions, offering advice, and evaluating treatment plans collaboratively with physiotherapists. The role emphasizes professional growth in a supportive and compassionate environment, welcoming diverse talent and encouraging work-life balance.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Supportive work environment

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience working in an acute hospital setting.
• Ability to assess and treat physiotherapy patients.
• Strong communication skills with patients and healthcare professionals.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality physiotherapy assessment and treatment.
• Work with a diverse range of conditions and patient demographics.
• Regularly evaluate and modify treatment programs.
• Assist with data collection and audits to improve service.

Skills

Acute hospital experience

Physiotherapy assessment

Patient communication

Mobility rehabilitation

Job description

We are looking for motivated Technical Instructors / Support Workers with good acute hospital experience to work within our Inpatient Physiotherapy teams covering the wards at Royal Sussex County Hospital. This role will be focused on providing a high standard of Physiotherapy assessment, treatment and evaluation to clients within the Inpatient Physiotherapy service at Royal Sussex County Hospital.,

• To work as part of a Physiotherapy Team providing a high quality and comprehensive therapy service to patients.
• To work with adults and children with varied conditions, including orthopaedic, elderly rehabilitation, amputees, neurological, etc.
• To work unsupervised as well as alongside the qualified physiotherapists.
• To provide information and advice to patients, carers and other health and social care professions on areas within the grades scope of practice, e.g. advise patients on exercise treatment programmes based on procedures and set protocols.
• Take on routine procedural based assessments and implement own treatment programme, through exercises and mobility rehabilitation individually or in groups.
• To regularly evaluate and analyse treatment programmes and modifies them without prior consultation with a qualified physiotherapist.
• To regularly feedback to physiotherapists regarding patients' progress and to feedback to physiotherapists and Lead Physiotherapist regarding how delivery of service and policies impact on patients and the service, to always ensure maintenance and improvement to quality.
• To be involved with data collection/audit to monitor service, general statistic collation and outcome measures the team are using.
• To assist with the clerical and professional administrative tasks required to provide an efficient and effective high-quality service.

At UHSussex (UHSx), diversity is our strength, & we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First. Your uniqueness & experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of Staff Networks to help break down barriers, & can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We're proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) & a Veteran Aware Trust.

We treat our patients & staff with the same compassion & empathy we expect for ourselves. We're here for them when they need us, and we go above & beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our candidate information pack & wellbeing programme,for staff which is extensive & designed to support you when you need it, including where possible, flexible working to support work life balance - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves. As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching & training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us & throughout your career we will help you to grow & develop.We hope that in choosing UHSx you are choosing a long & happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make & feel valued for all that you do.