Physiotherapy Assistant

Physiotherapy Band 3 Therapy Assistant

Band 3, Full time post (37.5 hours) – Hydrotherapy unit, Torbay Hospital

An exciting opportunity has arisen to support and work alongside the Rheumatology and Hydrotherapy Physiotherapy teams at Torbay Hospital .  The role is to provide 1:1 patient and group rehab sessions to a variety of patients in the pool, including Orthopaedic, Rheumatological conditions.

Experience of working with MSK conditions within healthcare or fitness settings, including supervision of exercise or running group rehab classes is an advantage.

The Hydrotherapy unit is a small team and we take pride in being able to offer this unique service to a variety of patients.  Training is provided within hydrotherapy and also within the Assistant/Technician group.

For further information on why to work with us, please see our welcome film.  ‘A wonderful place to achieve a great life - work balance!’  Devon Physical Activity Clinical Champion.

Candidates must read the job description and person specifications before making an application.

For more information please contact Bev Brodbelt ([email protected])

To work under the direction of a physiotherapist but frequently to work without direct supervision.

To manage a caseload of physiotherapy MSK hydrotherapy out patients referred by the physiotherapists within the service.

To assist physiotherapists in the treatment and care of MSK Physiotherapy hydrotherapy outpatients.

To assist specialist physiotherapists in delivery of individuals and groups including performing routine patient monitoring, supporting patient education and supervising group exercise sessions.

To support non-clinical activities including organisation and delegation of administration, assisting the maintenance and efficient running of the department and managing the appointment system.

For a full Job description and role requirements please see the attached Job description & Person Specification.