Assistant Practitioner - Physiotherapy

In this position, you will contribute to the assessment and rehabilitation of patients with a range of musculoskeletal conditions, including osteoarthritis and postoperative recovery following procedures such as total knee replacement. Working closely with qualified physiotherapists, you will help deliver tailored exercise programmes and support the smooth running of our gymbased exercise groups. This will involve assisting patients during sessions, managing the administrative processes associated with the classes, contacting patients to arrange appointments, and gathering feedback at the end of their treatment. We offer flexible working hours, with positions available between 22.5 and 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday. The role will be primarily based at Malvern Community Hospital, with travel to other sites as required to support service needs., Assessing and treating appropriate patients with musculoskeletal conditions. Continuing patient treatment plans handed over by qualified physiotherapists. Supporting and delivering gymbased exercise classes. Assisting with classes held within physiotherapy clinics. Guiding patients safely and effectively through their exercise programmes. Completing administrative tasks associated with classes and patient pathways. Contacting patients to arrange appointments and collecting feedback at the end of treatment. Managing stock levels and supporting supply chain processes to ensure equipment and resources are available when needed.

At Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust, we are working together to deliver outstanding care. We run community hospitals and community health services across Worcestershire and provide mental health and learning disability services across both Herefordshire and Worcestershire. Our people (all 4500+ of them) provide services for people of all ages, experiencing both physical and/or mental health conditions from over 100 sites. We will support you to thrive; offer flexible working options for a great work-life balance, help you fulfil your ambitions, and empower you to make positive changes within your team or service. We value diversity and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, cultures, and ethnicities. What we offer;

• 27 days leave plus bank holidays, increasing up to 33 days with long service
• Generous NHS pension and enhanced pay when you work unsocial hours
• Flexible and agile working opportunities
• Great maternity, paternity, and adoption support
• Wide range of supportive staff networks
• Health and wellbeing opportunities
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