Therapist Assistant FTC 12 months

Fairlie Healthcare; Camden Town; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is looking for an outstanding Therapist Assistant to support physiotherapists in delivering high-quality care. The role involves enabling patients to achieve independence and working as part of a multidisciplinary team. Candidates must have the right to work in the UK and prior experience or qualification in physiotherapy. The position offers excellent benefits including paid breaks, onsite parking, and comprehensive training.

Benefits

Paid breaks

Onsite parking

Free meals during shifts

Company pension scheme

Free staff minibus service

Free staff uniform and DBS

Cycle to work scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Comprehensive on the job training & support

Qualifications

• Must have full right to work in the UK without sponsorship.
• Experience or qualification needed in physiotherapy.
• Ability to support therapists and work in a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Enable or restore patients' independence in various aspects.
• Assist registered physiotherapists in providing clinical services.
• Work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team.

Skills

Great communication skills

Teamwork

Positive attitude

Education

Previous experience or qualification as a PT

Job description

Overview

We are searching for an outstanding Therapist Assistant for the Fairlie Healthcare Group, to be responsible to take on a generic role and work as an assistant to therapists as part of the multi-disciplinary team, with supervision from qualified therapist(s).

Responsibilities

• Enable or restore patients to the highest level of physical, cognitive, psychological and social independence as possible and support the team and families.
• Support and assist registered physiotherapists both clinically and administratively in the provision of a high-quality clinical service.
• Work with colleagues of all disciplines in the provision of a multidisciplinary intervention.
• Work with professional standards of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy.
• Follow research and evidence-based practice as introduced to the service, implementing change as requested by registered physiotherapists.
• Must have full right to work in the UK without sponsorship (we are not accepting candidates on a student visa and skilled workers).
• Previous experience or qualification (qualified PT if not yet HCPC registered).
• Great communication skills.
• A positive attitude.
• The ability to work well as part of a team.

The Fairlie Healthcare Group is a leading provider of high-quality care established in 1999. We specialise in caring for adults with neurological conditions, as well as patients with tracheostomies and those who require ventilator support. We currently have three homes: Fairlie House (West Norwood) with 45 beds, Highfield House (Purley) with 45 beds, and Woodstown House (Banstead) with 40 beds, which opened its doors to its first residents in April 2021. All three homes have achieved the highest rating from the Care Quality Commission, and we strive to maintain our Outstanding rating.

Benefits

• Paid Breaks
• Onsite parking
• Free meals whilst working on shift
• Company Pension Scheme
• Free staff minibus service at the start and end of your shift
• Free staff uniform and DBS
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Comprehensive on the job training & support

Equal Opportunities: Fairlie Healthcare are an equal opportunities employer, who value diversity and are strongly committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees. Equal opportunities are the only acceptable way to conduct business and we believe that the more inclusive our environments are, the better our work will be. The successful candidate will be required to undertake a DBS check.