Senior Physiotherapy Assistant
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Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The post holder will assist the Physiotherapists and Occupational therapists to maintain a high standard of patient care by undertaking delegated clinical programmes of management and administrative duties to support the functioning of the department. The specific clinical and administrative duties vary from area to area. To take part in rotas as required, including weekends and bank holidays.
Rehabilitation Assistants do not hold a professional qualification, and work only under the direction of qualified physiotherapists and require a period of induction and training, approximately three months, to achieve required competency to perform all tasks.
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Person specification
Education and Qualifications
Desirable criteria
- GCSE or equivalent in Maths or English
- NVQ Level 3
Knowledge and Experience
Essential criteria
- Experience of working in a health and social care setting
- Basic knowledge of Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy
- Experience of working with the public
Desirable criteria
- Knowledge and experience of NHS structure
- Experience of working in a caring role with adults with physical disabilities
- Experience of neurological conditions
Skills and Competencies
Essential criteria
- Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team
- Good communication skills, adapting to barriers to communication
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
- Job Description + Person Spec (PDF, 264.4KB)
- Denmark Hill Site Map (PDF, 1.2MB)
- Princess Royal (PRUH) Site map (PDF, 1.4MB)
- Visa and Sponsorship Information (PDF, 352.6KB)