Physiotherapy Support Worker

Job overview

We are looking for a caring assistant to join our Physiotherapy team. The job involves helping run classes, individual sessions with patients as well as administrative and cleaning duties. You will be required to be flexible and adapt to the changing requirements of the department. The role will be based across two or three sites across Swindon. You may also be required to work weekends

If you have had some experience dealing with patients this could be the right role for you.

Main duties of the job

• To carry out specific tasks with confidence and competence as instructed by therapists whilst demonstrating sound initiative.
• To assist the therapists where appropriate with assessment and treatment of patients and, where appropriate, with patients’ continued management including implementation and supervision of exercise regimes whilst under supervision from the therapist.
• To communicate frequently with therapists with regard to any change in patient status, behaviour, ability and response to therapeutic intervention.
• To be involved with equipment ordering and restocking

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

• To supervise and assist in the running of classes and group work alongside the physiotherapist.
• To communicate effectively routine information which requires tact or persuasive skills with the patients in an effort to encourage and motivate them towards their therapeutic goals.
• To be able to assess, measure and issue appropriate walking aids and instruct patients on their safe use with knowledge gained through training and with reference to a physiotherapist

Please see the attached job description for full information

Applicant requirements

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.