Physiotherapy Assistant – Private Hospital

INTRODUCTION:

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a physiotherapy assistant to work with a motivated and dynamic physiotherapy team in one of the most respectful Private Hospitals in London. You will assist the Physiotherapists in providing high quality treatment and rehabilitation to patients within the hospital and in the pool. We are looking for a friendly, helpful and motivated person, with an outstanding work ethic, preferably with good experience of working within the hospital setting.

Please do not apply if you have applied for this post in the past.

The post involves patient contact, poolside assistance and inside the pool during hydrotherapy sessions, ordering equipment and directly assisting the physiotherapists in the outpatient physiotherapy department and on the wards. There is also considerable administrative work involved: excellent knowledge of Excel, Word and Internet is essential.

You will have fine organisational and communication skills, excellent knowledge of IT (word, excel, internet) and be able to work well within a friendly and enthusiastic team.

SALARY ETC:

£21,000

The post is a full time position 37.5 hours a week. Monday and Wednesday: 8 – 6 Tuesday: 8- 4 Thursday: 8 – 3 Friday: 8 – 1

Benefits include: Free meals while on duty and uniforms provided.

DUTIES TO INCLUDE:

Greet patients and prepare them for Hydrotherapy, assist patients into the pool as required and into the showers, and assist patients in dressing as required after a hydrotherapy session.

Escort patients to and from the Physiotherapy/Hydrotherapy Department if required.

Assist the Physiotherapist with the smooth running of the Hydrotherapy sessions.

Assist with the preparation of the gym and Hydrotherapy area if required.

Assist physiotherapist poolside to carry out a patients treatment plan

Assist Physiotherapist with mobilisation of patients on the wards if required,

Assist the Occupational Therapist with demonstrating transfer techniques and dressing techniques to a patient.

To deal with patients and their relatives efficiently in a courteous way and help them relax in an unfamiliar environment.

To perform other patient related duties as directed and / or supervised by a Physiotherapist: 1-patient positioning, 2-supervising walking, 3-exercise programs and stairs, Pre-op.

To ensure all relevant patient paperwork is fully and correctly completed.

To be responsible for ordering of all physiotherapy stock, under the supervision of your Manager.

To be responsible for 3 monthly thorough stock-take.

Collect equipment from wards on a daily basis and make sure it is cleaned thoroughly

Collect all disclaimer forms from ward books and make sure all equipment has been charged for and to file disclaimer forms in allocated folder. This to be done on a Monday, Wednesday & Friday

Resus Trolley to be done once a week.

To maintain cleanliness of all Physiotherapy equipment including hydrotherapy plinths and gym plinths on a daily basis by following the cleaning schedule.

To undertake any other clerical/ administrative duties directed by and / or supervised by a Physiotherapist or Occupational Therapist.

To cover the role of the Physiotherapy Secretary in case of illness or annual leave.

REQUIREMENTS:

Previous experience in healthcare and hydrotherapy, within a Hospital setting.

Enthusiastic, self-motivated and patient-centred.

Excellent communication and customer service skills, with smart appearance.

Some experience within a Physiotherapy department in a similar role

Good administrative and computer skills