Physiotherapy Support Worker

 We have a perfect opportunity for someone who is looking to take their first steps in starting a career in healthcare. If you're interested in exercise, helping people and working in a department with exciting prospects then this is the job for you.

In this role you will be working on wards helping people regain their function after surgery and you will also get the chance to help people improve their strength before they have surgery too. You will do this working with Physiotherapists and Occupational Therapists who will help you build up your skills, behaviour and knowledge to take on your own caseload.

$ads={1}

There will be the opportunity for this post to have access to level 3 and 5 apprenticeships as well as the degree level undergraduate Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy apprenticeship.

JOB SUMMARY:

• The main part of this post is to assist the Physiotherapists in treating patients across the surgical wards this includes exercise and cognitive based rehabilitation
• To have responsibility for managing a delegated caseload with minimal supervision

At the RUH we’re proud to put people at the heart of what we do, working together as one team to make a difference for our patients, each other, and our community. No matter what your role is, we value everyone’s contribution in supporting the exceptional, person-centred care we pride ourselves on.

We are committed to creating a compassionate and inclusive environment. This can be seen in our growing community of staff networks – celebrating successes and creating opportunities to listen and learn. We value our differences, champion kindness and civility, and truly believe that diversity makes us stronger.

A culture of learning, developing and innovating is the thread that runs throughout our whole organisation. We want to support you to thrive, taking your career to its full potential.

We value staff wellbeing, with a well-established programme of support. We believe in a holistic approach spanning all aspects of living a healthy life, including physical, emotional, spiritual and financial wellbeing. We’ve even got a pool!

We are committed to supporting you and hope you want to join our team. In the meantime, find out more aboutliving and working the beautiful historic city of Bath, learn about ourextensive package of staff benefits, and read about how we’re providing healthcare fit for the future withthe landmark Dyson Cancer Centreand ourpassion for research.

Please find attached a detailed person specification and job description for further information.

$ads={2}

 

.