MSK Physiotherapy Assistant | Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Flexible working hours/ part time/ free staff parking / no compulsory weekend working / Supported in house and external training opportunities

Berkshire Healthcareareseeking anorganisedand motivated candidate foraBand4MSKPhysiotherapy Assistant role in the Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy Outpatient team. Thisisapart timepost(30hours)based atWest BerkshireCommunity Hospital.

Ideallywe are looking for someone with experience in this role or inhealthcarebut this is not essential. This job would be particularly well suited to applicants with a background in sports and exercise, with experience of delivering exercise and manual therapy.We will provide in-house training to develop the necessary competencies and mentoring to upskill the successful candidate.

OurTherapy Assistants are highly valued members of our clinical team who help us to deliver excellent care and rehabilitation to an extremely varied cohort of patients. You will beclosely supportedby the team which, depending on location, iscompromisedof Physiotherapists, Osteopaths, Assistants and Administrators.

We are looking to recruit someone who can contribute to the positive culture of our team, engage with staff and patients respectfully, and conduct their work in a professional manner. The role will encompass:

• Assistingthe physiotherapists in the delivery of individual and group exercise programmes. This may involve delivering exercise sessions, hands on therapies such as massage and patient education. Training is provided in any of the modalities used.All patients are initially assessed by the physiotherapist.
• Ensuringstock and equipment levels aremaintainedand re-ordered on a regular basis and that equipment is wellmaintainedand clean in line with infection control guidelines.
• Carryingownnew patientcaseload with simple predictable conditionsand thosedelegated byatherapist.
• Assistingin the administrative duties of the physiotherapy service whenrequired, including reception duties, data inputting,photocopying,assistingwith audits and completing patient records.
• Supervising and supporting Band 3 Physiotherapy Assistants

Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a specialist mental health and community health services trust. Rated ‘outstanding’ by the CQC, we’re committed to providing the best possible care to people across Berkshire. As an employer, we’re committed to offering an inclusive and compassionate environment where our people share in a sense of belonging and are supported to flourish.

• Caring for and about you is our top priority
• Committed to providing good quality, safe services
• Working Together with you to develop innovative solutions

• Flexible working options to support work-life balance
• 27 days’ annual leave rising with service + opportunity to buy and sell
• Generous NHS pension scheme
• Excellent learning and career development opportunities
• ‘Cycle to Work’ and car leasing scheme including electric vehicles
• Access to a range of wellbeing tools and services
• Discounts at hundreds of popular retailers and restaurants
• Staff networks for race, diversity, disabilities, the environment and armed forces community to support equality
• Generous maternity, paternity, adoption and special leave
• Free parking across Trust sites

The “must haves” for you to be considered for this role:

• The ability to work as part of a team, patience, and empathy
• Good computer skills across Microsoft and database software
• Ability to organise and prioritise
• Excellent communication skills

For further information about the role, please see attached job description and person specification.

We strongly encourage you to review how you meet the criteria in the person specification and write about this point-by-point in your supporting statement for the best chance of being shortlisted.

Reasonable adjustments will be provided to candidates as needed.

Please note, if we receive a high number of applications, we may close this role earlier than the advertised closing date, so please submit your application as soon as possible.

This advert closes on Thursday 9 Jan 2025