Band 3 - Physiotherapy Assistant-Elderly Care, Inpatient Physiotherapy

Job overview

We are looking for a Physiotherapy Assistant in Inpatient Therapy at West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, for a fixed term, 12 months.

This role would be suitable for an individual with a particular interest in assisting patients to become as independent as possible.

It includes supporting qualified staff in delivering complex treatments to dependent patients, as well as assisting with the running of the department, including data collection and equipment ordering.

Main duties of the job

This is an exciting and rewarding role with many opportunities to expand your communication and people skills whilst working alongside an integrated elderly care therapy team.

You will take part in peer learning sessions and be part of a structured in service training programme for our assistant tier alongside personal development reviews with your supervisor.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Supported by a team of experienced therapy staff, this post offers a potential candidate the ideal opportunity to gain a wealth of experience within the inpatient therapy service.

The post holder would work across Elderly care wards carrying out treatments, set out by the Physiotherapy staff.

This post does not include any evening/overnight responsibilities, but the successful post holder would have a responsibility in participating in the weekend and Bank Holiday seven day working rotas (1:4 – 1:6 weekend working frequency).