Rotational Physiotherapy Assistant - Patient Care & Rehab

Royal Berkshire Nhs Foundation Trust; Reading; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

The Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Physiotherapy Assistant to support Physiotherapists in patient treatment at Reading's RBH. The role involves assisting with therapy plans, guiding patients, and working as part of a multidisciplinary team.

You will rotate across Medicine, Elderly Care, ICU & Surgery, Respiratory and Acute Stroke units, contributing to quality patient care and efficient service delivery within the Therapies department.

Qualifications

• Assist in therapeutic management of patients.
• Work under supervision to support treatment.
• Participate in high quality, efficient physiotherapy.
• Instruct and guide patients individually or in groups.
• Undertake delegated clerical and housekeeping tasks.
• Rotational duties across Medicine and Elderly Care units.
• Rotational duties in ICU, Surgery, Respiratory and Stroke.

Responsibilities

• Support daily physiotherapy sessions.
• Assist in patient mobility and exercise programmes.
• Document patient progress as directed.
• Maintain equipment and cleanliness of therapy areas.

Job description

The Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Physiotherapy Assistant to support Physiotherapists in patient treatment at Reading's RBH. The role involves assisting with therapy plans, guiding patients, and working as part of a multidisciplinary team.

You will rotate across Medicine, Elderly Care, ICU & Surgery, Respiratory and Acute Stroke units, contributing to quality patient care and efficient service delivery within the Therapies department.