NHS

Physiotherapy Assistant - FTC


PayCompetitive
LocationPlymouth/England
Employment typeFull-Time

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  • Job Description

      Req#: E0314-25-2571?language=en&page=448&sort=publicationDateDesc

      Job summary

      UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE

      + make a difference for every patient

      Due to the increase in demand for treatments and care we offer to patients, our Plymouth based hospital is now in need of some extra support within their Physiotherapy team.

      To maintain the availability and flexibility we can offer to our patients and allow us to continue to be swift within our service and providing a high standard of safe and effective patient care, we have supporting temporary opening for a Physiotherapy Assistant to join our friendly and fun, yet focused and professional Physiotherapy Team!

      • What inspired you to become a Physiotherapist?
      • Do you stay current with skills and trends in physiotherapy?
      • Can you competently describe the advantages of massage and details the types of physiotherapy massages used?

      This is 6 month fixed-term position

      Working hours will be 08:00 to 16:00 Monday to Friday

      There will be some weekend working requirement, usually one weekend a month

      Main duties of the job

      You as a Physiotherapy Assistant, will be supporting the Physiotherapists in the treatment of patients and with supervision will be responsible for working on your own patient caseload.

      You will be monitoring patient progress, reporting any issues to the qualified Physiotherapist. In addition, working with the Physiotherapist, you may need to alter were required and progress individual patient treatment plans, always ensuring the appropriate pathways of care and communication are being met.

      Youll be providing treatment to patients identifying particulars such as; range of movement, strength and additional care needs. You be offering advice, guidance and instructions to our patients, their families or carers as well as some professionals and trainees.

      You will be conscious of health, safety and hygiene aspects in the treatment areas and physiotherapy equipment are clean, fit for purpose reporting any issues to the appropriate member of staff. Youll assist with the management of stock and equipment, ensuring good levels and ordering when appropriate, pre-empting any shortfalls.

      About us

      As one of our Physiotherapy Assistants you will be degree qualified in a Sport Therapy (or equivalent degree) or an under graduate within Physiotherapy. This position will require you to have an empathetic, as a Physiotherapy Assistant you will be a driver of motivation, persuasion and reassurance aiding that patients positivity and treatment. Strong communication skills will be key, both written and verbal. You will be communicating daily with a wide range of people both internal and external, updating documentation and patent files. Ability to work as part of an effective team playing your part to deliver the best patient care you can. Everything we do is focused on providing a high standard of safe and effective patient care. When youre part of the Practice Plus Group team, you dont just have a job, you have a career! To apply for the role, click on the link below. If you have any questions contact kaleb.gumbs@practiceplusgroup.com. All shortlisted candidate will be contacted but please note, Practice Plus Group retain the right to remove the advert prior to the closing date if a suitable candidate is appointed. Our employment offers are subject to receipt of satisfactory pre-employment checks. At Practice Plus Group, we actively promote diversity and equal opportunities. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK.

      Details

      Date posted

      22 May 2025

      Pay scheme

      Other

      Salary

      £23,809.50 a year £23,809.50 per annum + benefits

      Contract

      Fixed term

      Duration

      6 months

      Working pattern

      Full-time

      Reference number

      11626

      Job locations

      20 Brest Road

      International Business Park

      Plymouth

      PL6 5XP


      Job description

      Job responsibilities

      UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE

      + make a difference for every patient

      Due to the increase in demand for treatments and care we offer to patients, our Plymouth based hospital is now in need of some extra support within their Physiotherapy team.

      To maintain the availability and flexibility we can offer to our patients and allow us to continue to be swift within our service and providing a high standard of safe and effective patient care, we have supporting temporary opening for a Physiotherapy Assistant to join our friendly and fun, yet focused and professional Physiotherapy Team!

      • What inspired you to become a Physiotherapist?
      • Do you stay current with skills and trends in physiotherapy?
      • Can you competently describe the advantages of massage and details the types of physiotherapy massages used?

      This is 6 month fixed-term position

      Working hours will be 08:00 to 16:00 Monday to Friday

      There will be some weekend working requirement, usually one weekend a month

      Job description

      Job responsibilities

      UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE

      + make a difference for every patient

      Due to the increase in demand for treatments and care we offer to patients, our Plymouth based hospital is now in need of some extra support within their Physiotherapy team.

      To maintain the availability and flexibility we can offer to our patients and allow us to continue to be swift within our service and providing a high standard of safe and effective patient care, we have supporting temporary opening for a Physiotherapy Assistant to join our friendly and fun, yet focused and professional Physiotherapy Team!

      • What inspired you to become a Physiotherapist?
      • Do you stay current with skills and trends in physiotherapy?
      • Can you competently describe the advantages of massage and details the types of physiotherapy massages used?

      This is 6 month fixed-term position

      Working hours will be 08:00 to 16:00 Monday to Friday

      There will be some weekend working requirement, usually one weekend a month

      Person Specification

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      Person Specification

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      Disclosure and Barring Service Check

      This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

      Employer details

      Employer name

      Practice Plus Group

      Address

      20 Brest Road

      International Business Park

      Plymouth

      PL6 5XP


      Employer's website

      https://practiceplusgroup.com/our-jobs/join-our-team/ (Opens in a new tab)

      Employer details

      Employer name

      Practice Plus Group

      Address

      20 Brest Road

      International Business Park

      Plymouth

      PL6 5XP


      Employer's website

      https://practiceplusgroup.com/our-jobs/join-our-team/ (Opens in a new tab)

  • About the company

      National Health Service (NHS) is the umbrella term for the publicly-funded healthcare systems of the United Kingdom (UK). The founding principles were that services should be comprehensive, universal and free at the point of delivery—a health service based on clinical need, not ability to pay. Each service provides a comprehensive range of health services, free at the point of use for people ordinarily resident in the United Kingdom apart from dental treatment and optical care.

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