Senior Physiotherapy Assistant: Rehab & Mobility Support

NHS Jobs; Norwich; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is advertising a role supporting physiotherapists in patient care and rehabilitation within a hospital setting. The post involves assisting with daily living activities, supervising simple exercises, and teaching the use of walking aids, under supervision, within trust policies.

The role includes applying basic treatment modalities such as TENS and hot packs, and managing patient movement, in line with clinical priorities and

Qualifications

• Assist with patient care and rehabilitation under supervision.
• Collect relevant patient information to assist with clinical prioritisation and management.

Responsibilities

• Assist registered Physiotherapists with patient care and rehabilitation.
• Assist patients with activities of daily living (walking, dressing, undressing, toileting).
• Teach and supervise simple exercise programmes.
• Assess and teach use of walking aids.
• Apply treatment modalities following testing for suitability (e.g., TENS and hot packs).
• Move and handle patients in line with Trust policies.

Job description

Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is advertising a role supporting physiotherapists in patient care and rehabilitation within a hospital setting. The post involves assisting with daily living activities, supervising simple exercises, and teaching the use of walking aids, under supervision, within trust policies.

The role includes applying basic treatment modalities such as TENS and hot packs, and managing patient movement, in line with clinical priorities and