Physiotherapy Technician

ramsayhealthcare; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

Ramsay Health Care UK is seeking a Physiotherapy Technician for Fitzwilliam Hospital, Peterborough. This part-time role (22.5 hours) supports the outpatient physiotherapy team, assisting with rehabilitation, discharge planning, and non-clinical tasks under supervision.

The successful candidate will have good English, solid customer service, and IT skills, with strong time management and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

Qualifications

• Good standard of written English appropriate to the role
• Basic standard of education
• Suitability for role e.g. experience of working with the general public
• Knowledge of Physiotherapy and service delivery
• Good standard of communication by way of telephone, written and face to face
• Strong time management skills and ability to prioritise a workload
• Good IT skills
• Ability to work as part of a team as well as independently using initiative
• Evidence of Ramsay values and behaviours
• Flexible to meet service needs
• Willingness to accept additional responsibility

Responsibilities

• Undertake specific support work to aid the rehabilitation and discharge of patients as directed by set standards and protocols or under supervision and guidance from qualified therapists and Senior Technicians.
• To work unsupervised, reporting back patient progress and informing the physiotherapist of any problems.
• To support the therapy team with non-clinical tasks, including equipment, housekeeping and administration tasks.

Skills

Written English

Time management

IT skills

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Basic education

Job description

Physiotherapy Technician

Fitzwilliam Hospital, Peterborough

Part-time, 22.5 hours

A new and exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Physiotherapy team as a Physiotherapy Assistant. We are looking for a motivated, enthusiastic and reliable individual to work in this full time role within our Physiotherapy teams primarily within the outpatient setting.

The Fitzwilliam Hospital Physiotherapy Department is a friendly and forward-thinking department with a continued in-service training programme and a focus on developing staff; by providing clinical support from experienced staff, support to continue professional and personal development. We therefore expect our candidates to have a positive can do attitude, possess a desire to learn and to be integral into the ongoing development of our service.

This post requires the successful candidate to undertake specific support work to aid the rehabilitation and discharge of patients as directed by set standards and protocols or under supervision and guidance from qualified therapists and Senior Technicians. To work unsupervised, reporting back patient progress and informing the physiotherapist of any problems. To support the therapy team with non-clinical tasks, including equipment, housekeeping and administration tasks.

It is essential that candidates posses and can evidence the following:

• Good standard of written English appropriate to the role
• Basic standard of education
• Suitability for role e.g. experience of working with the general public
• Knowledge of Physiotherapy and service delivery
• Good standard of communication by way of telephone, written and face to face
• Strong time management skills and ability to prioritise a workload
• Good IT skills
• Ability to work as part of a time as well as independently using initiative
• Evidence of Ramsay values and behaviours
• Flexible to meet service needs
• Willingness to accept additional responsibility

In return, we offer:

Why join us?

At Ramsay Health Care UK, our people are at the heart of our success. Our benefits are designed to support your wellbeing, work-life balance and career development, because we're people caring for people:

Health, Wellbeing & Financial Security

• Private Medical Cover, with the option to add your partner and dependants
• Discounted Bupa Dental Insurance
• Life Assurance (Death in Service) x3 your base salary
• Private Pension, with Ramsay matching up to 5% after a qualifying period
• Employee Assistance Programme

Work-Life Balance

25 days annual leave + bank holidays, with the option to buy or sell additional days

• Flexible shift patterns, where possible
• Family friendly policies including enhanced parental leave
• Volunteer leave to support causes that matter to you

Career Development & Recognition

• Training and Development via the Ramsay Academy to support your career development
• Colleague recognition programme to celebrate our people

Lifestyle & Everyday Perks

• Access to our benefits platform, offering a wide range of discounts
• Cycle2Work scheme
• Subsidised staff restaurant, where possible
• Free parking on site, where possible

About Us:

Ramsay Health Care UK is a well-established global hospital group with over 60 years' experience. We are a global provider operating in 11 countries with 77,000 staff who treat 8 million patients each year. It is well respected within the healthcare industry and is one of the leading providers of independent hospital services in England. We are well known for our strong, long-standing relationship with the NHS. We love people with a positive, “can do” attitude who want to make a difference in their work. “Our employees are Ramsay.” The skills and commitment of our employees forms the basis for our success.

We know our people are our greatest asset, our business is growing and we would like you to join us. “The Ramsay Way” culture recognises that people – staff and doctors – are Ramsay Health Care's most important asset and this has been key to our ongoing success.

We are proud of our ‘Speak Up for Safety’ programme and ensure that the patient is at the heart of everything we do. Join us and have more ‘Time to Care’. We are committed to equality of opportunity for all.

We value your application and welcome any questions you may have prior to applying. Please be advised that we reserve the right to close our advertisements prior to the announced closing date to ensure a quality recruitment process.

We care. It's more than what we do, it's who we are. Everything we do is about striving to deliver the best care. And it's a belief that's as true today as it was when we welcomed our first patients in 1964. “The Ramsay Way” culture recognises that our people are our most important asset and this has been key to our ongoing success.

We are committed to equality of opportunity for all. This position is subject to background and DBS checks.

We are proud to support the UK's Armed Forces and Reservists and have already achieved the Silver Awar