Physiotherapy Assistant

Physiotherapy Assistant – Full Time (37.5 Hours Per Week)An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic Physiotherapy Assistant to join the Medical Rehabilitation and Frailty physiotherapy team at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital. This area specialises in the care of older people.Working under the guidance and supervision of qualified physiotherapists you will have the opportunity to implement and progress rehabilitation programmes to optimise patients recovery within the inpatient physiotherapy settingPLEASE NOTE: We may not be able to offer sponsorship for this postYou will need to be a good communicator, have strong interpersonal and organisational skills and the ability to work flexibly under your own initiative, as well as part of a team. You will be required to work with patients on a 1:1 basis, as well as carrying out duties to ensure the best service delivery to patients.Within your role you may also be required to work within other inpatient Physiotherapy teams. You will be required to contribute to 7 day working, including bank holidays, on a rota basis.Successful Candidates will be able to demonstrate good team work, time management and empathy skills.A comprehensive in-service training programme is provided and we support staff in continual professional development.We will also support you to contribute to exciting service developments on site as part of the emerging changes to therapy services and rehabilitation in the Queen Elizabeth Hospital.Working in Therapieshttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MVS-EjGWloMhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RimWWRzVS5YPLEASE NOTE: We may not be able to offer sponsorship for this postOur People Are Our Greatest Asset. When We Feel Supported And Happy At Work, This Positivity Reaches Those Very People We Are Here For, The Patients. Engaged Employees Perform At Their Best And Our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI) Initiatives Contribute To Cultivate a Culture Of Engagement. We Have Four Staff Networks, a Corporate EDI Team And a Suite Of Programmes And Events Which Aim To Insert The 5 AspirationsImproving representation at senior levels of staff with disabilities, from black, Asian, and ethnic minorities background, identify as LGBTQ+ and women, through improved recruitment and leadership developmentWidening access (anchor institution) and employabilityImproving the experience of staff with disabilityImproving the EDI literacy and confidence of trust staff through training and developmentMaking equalities mainstreamFor further details / informal visits contact: Name: Emma Hartshorne Job title: Band 7 Physiotherapy Team Lead for Critical Care Email address: emma.hartshorne@nhs.net Telephone number: 020 8836 4984