Physiotherapy Assistant

An excellent opportunity has arisen for a motivated and enthusiastic candidate to join our friendly and dedicated inpatient physiotherapy team at Bishop Auckland Hospital. We are looking to recruit a band 3 Physiotherapy Assistant; this post is 28 hours per week.

The successful candidate will work alongside qualified physiotherapists to assist in the rehabilitation of adult patients in ward environments at Bishop Auckland Hospital.

The post holder will work alongside the wider therapy team to provide treatments to patients covering a varied range of conditions.

The post holder will participate in 7 day working, including bank holidays., This role will be based at Bishop Auckland Hospital, working on the inpatient wards. The wards include Elective Orthopaedics, General Rehab, Frailty and step down.

The post holder will deliver prescribed and specified treatment plans for post operative patients and those requiring inpatient rehabilitation.

The post holder will be expected to work independently (once deemed competent) and as part of a team.

The role also involves non-patient contact time for stock control, clerical duties & housekeeping duties.

Excellent communication and listening skills are required to support the physiotherapy team and patients through their rehabilitation.

If you are being interviewed you must accept an interview slot in the system to continue, even if you have arranged with the manager.

You must be able to produce ALL certificates stated essential in the person specification or you will not be able to complete pre-employment checks.

We provide hospital services from two acute sites - Darlington Memorial Hospital and University Hospital of North Durham. We have a centre for planned care in Bishop Auckland and provide care from community hospitals in Chester-le-Street, Shotley Bridge, Barnard Castle, Sedgefield and Weardale as well as over 80 other community based settings and providing care in patients' homes.

We particularly welcome applications from disabled and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates as BAME and disabled people are currently under-represented.

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