Rehabilitation Assistant (Bank)

The Priory Hospital; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking a Rehabilitation Assistant to join their dynamic Physiotherapy team. This bank role offers flexible shifts to support staffing during busy periods and provides an opportunity to work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams. You'll play a crucial role in delivering tailored rehabilitation programs, assisting patients with mobility, and monitoring vital signs. If you're passionate about making a difference in patient recovery and have the necessary qualifications, this is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a leading healthcare provider's mission.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of CSP and HCPC Codes and guidelines.
• Ability to monitor vital signs and record observations.

Responsibilities

• Assist with mobility and positioning using hoists and aids.
• Support patients with nutritional needs and engage in activities.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Communication Skills

Teamwork

Organizational Skills

Education

Chartered Physiotherapist

Registered with HCPC

Job description

Overview

Rehabilitation Assistant (Bank)

Circle Rehabilitation

Bank Shifts

Salary: Up to £12.50 per hour (depending on level of experience, training and qualification)

Circle Rehabilitation is part of Circle Health Group, Britain's leading provider of independent healthcare with a nationwide network of hospitals & clinics, performing more complex surgery than any other private healthcare provider in the country.

We have an opportunity for a Rehabilitation Assistant to join their team of staff in the Physiotherapy department.

This is a bank role working on an “as and when required” basis, you will be required to supplement staffing levels during busy periods and provide cover for existing staff in times of annual leave or absence.

Duties of This Role Include

1. Work collaboratively with nursing, physiotherapy, and occupational therapy teams to deliver rehabilitation programmes tailored to individual patient needs.
2. Assist with mobility and positioning, including the safe use of hoists and mobility aids.
3. Monitor vital signs (temperature, pulse, blood pressure) and record clinical observations accurately.
4. Support patients with nutritional needs, including assisting with feeding and monitoring fluid intake.
5. Help patients engage in purposeful activities that promote cognitive, physical, social, and emotional recovery.
6. Support patients and service users to access appointments, leisure, and community-based activities.

Applicants Should Meet The Following Criteria

1. Chartered Physiotherapist Member of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (CSP)
2. Registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)
3. Knowledge of CSP and HCPC Codes and guidelines and their implications for practice.
4. Knowledge of the Care Standards Act and Care and Quality Commission Requirements.
5. Knowledge of Quality Assurance tools.
6. Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build therapeutic relationships.
7. Good verbal and written communication skills.
8. Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
9. Organised, reliable, and able to work in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.
10. Willingness to undertake training and development as required for the role.

Salary & Benefits

Circle Health Group offers a competitive hourly rate.

“Our culture is a result of the way our people live and breathe our philosophy, which combines our purpose, principles and values.

To find out more about the Circle Health Group Philosophy: https://careers.circlehealthgroup.co.uk/why-circle/our-philosophy