Rehabilitation Therapy Assistant — 7‑Day Support & Enablement

Somerset NHS Foundation Trust; Yeovil; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working options

NHS pension scheme

Generous annual leave

Career development opportunities

NHS-specific perks

Job summary

Somerset NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an energetic Assistant Physiotherapist support worker to join our therapy team. You will assist Physiotherapists in therapeutic management, support 1:1 and group sessions, and help with assessments and treatments under supervision.

This role covers a 7-day service, involves equipment maintenance, admin support, promoting enablement, and contributing to patient well-being in acute or intermediate care settings.

Responsibilities

• Assist Physiotherapists in the therapeutic management of patients, 1:1 with a patient or in a group session.
• Assist with individual therapy assessments and treatments over a 7-day service.
• Provide delegated Physiotherapy treatment sessions and suggest modifications and/or progressions.
• Promote an enablement approach within the multi-disciplinary team.
• Be responsible for the provision, maintenance and cleaning of therapeutic equipment.
• Support well-being and independence of patients within the acute or intermediate care setting.
• Assist in the administration and clerical duties within the therapy team.
• Actively participate in supervision programme as both supervisee and supervisor.
• Competent with using a variety of manual handling equipment.

Job description

Somerset NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an energetic Assistant Physiotherapist support worker to join our therapy team. You will assist Physiotherapists in therapeutic management, support 1:1 and group sessions, and help with assessments and treatments under supervision.

This role covers a 7-day service, involves equipment maintenance, admin support, promoting enablement, and contributing to patient well-being in acute or intermediate care settings.