Physiotherapy Technician

We're looking for an enthusiastic and caring Band 3 Rehabilitation Assistant to join ourICU Physiotherapy Team and ICU Follow-Up Teamat Frimley Park Hospital. This is a varied, hands-on role where you'll play an important part in helping patients recover from critical illness, from early rehabilitation in ICU through to supporting their ongoing recovery. You'll work closely with physiotherapists and the wider multidisciplinary team, helping patients regain their strength, mobility, confidence and independence.

This position isnot eligible for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. Applicants must already hold theright to work in the UKfor the full duration of the contract.

• Previous ICU experience isn't essential.
• We're looking for someone who is caring, enthusiastic, enjoys working with people and has a genuine interest in rehabilitation. We'll provide the training and support you need to develop your skills and confidence in the role.
• If you're curious about working in ICU, we'd love to hear from you. You're welcome to contact us or arrange an informal visit to meet the team and find out more about what we do.
  
  Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust is committed to being an inclusive and disability confident employer and has been awarded the Gold for the Armed Forces Employment Recognition Scheme. We provide first class development opportunities for all staff and have a wide range of professional, management and leadership, and clinical skills training available.
Here at Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust, we know how important it is to have a healthy work life balance; this benefits not only individuals but the patients we care for too. We encourage applications from people who wish to work on a flexible basis, recognising that flexibility may mean a range of different working patterns and hours, we do our utmost to work with our staff to meet their needs and the needs of our service and its users. Frimley Health Trust benefits on Vimeo
• Manage your own delegated ICU rehabilitation caseload, with support from the physiotherapy team.
• Support patients with exercises, sitting, standing, transfers, walking and specialist rehabilitation equipment.
• Assist physiotherapists with more complex rehabilitation sessions.
• Support patients during longer ICU stays with orientation, meaningful activities and rehabilitation.
• Work alongside Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy, Nursing, Speech and Language Therapy, Psychology and the wider MDT.
• Support the ICU Follow-Up Team and patients continuing their recovery after critical illness.
• Help with rehabilitation documentation, equipment and other tasks that support the service