Physiotherapy Clinical Support Worker

Job overview

We are looking for an enthusiastic individual to join our team as a Physiotherapy Clinical Support Worker within the Physiotherapy Outpatient Department at Amersham Hospital. The role will be primarily supporting the Hydrotherapy Pool Service, within our newly upgraded Hydrotherapy Facilities.

This role will suit someone who is motivated, flexible and hard-working, and keen to support patients to achieve their potential in rehabilitation. This role is part of a well-established and supportive therapy team.

Experience of working in healthcare is desirable. Having good communication and team-working skills is essential. The post involves weekend working as part of the therapy weekend service.

Main duties of the job

To work as part of the Outpatient Physiotherapy Team based in Amersham Hospital, primarily supporting the Hydrotherapy Service. To work with patients individually and alongside qualified staff, supporting patients with their rehabilitation within the Hydrotherapy Pool and Outpatient Physiotherapy Department. This may involve a range of activities, for example, booking appointments, use of electronic booking system, assisting patients in/out of the Hydrotherapy Pool (including use of the ceiling track hoist), carrying out exercise programs, carrying out pool checks, assisting within classes etc.

To record accurate notes and statistics, and to complete admin tasks as required by the team, for example, ordering equipment and collating statistics for audit.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For a comprehensive list of responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to the Job Description and Person Specification by downloading the JD and PS attachment in the advert.

If you are an internal applicant there is the option for secondment, all applicants must have the endorsement/support of their line manager prior to application.

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