Bank Physiotherapy Assistant
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What you'll do
- Support the Physiotherapy team in delivering high-quality patient care on the inpatient orthopaedic wards
- Assist physiotherapists with the rehabilitation and recovery of patients
- Participation in our weekend service, with a commitment to work a minimum of one weekend per month
- Support both ward-based therapy and post-operative rehabilitation classes
What they're looking for
- NVQ level 2 or prepared to train to this level
- A warm, considerate and empathetic character
- The ability to make decisions and use your initiative
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- A flexible and positive attitude
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Bank Physiotherapy Assistant - West Midlands Hospital
The role
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Physiotherapy Assistant to join the Physiotherapy Department at West Midlands Hospital, Halesowen.
In this role, you will support the Physiotherapy team in delivering high-quality patient care on the inpatient orthopaedic wards, assisting physiotherapists with the rehabilitation and recovery of patients. The position includes participation in our weekend service, with a commitment to work a minimum of one weekend per month. There may also be opportunities to undertake additional weekday shifts, depending on service demands, supporting both ward-based therapy and post-operative rehabilitation classes.
Where you will be based
West Midlands Hospital is one of West Midland's leading private hospitals, part of Ramsay Health Care UK, one of the leading independent healthcare providers in England.
The hospital opened in 1988 and has built an excellent reputation for delivering first class healthcare for patients with health insurance, patients who are self-funding treatment and NHS patients exercising choice through the e-referral system. The Hospital has a 30 bedded mixed inpatient case load which includes orthopaedics, gynae and general surgery.
What you’ll bring with you:
- NVQ level 2 or prepared to train to this level
- A warm, considerate and empathetic character
- The ability to make decisions and use your initiative
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- A flexible and positive attitude
What we give back to you
- Competitive hourly rates plus enhancements
- Free DBS
- Contributory pension scheme
- Excellent training and development opportunities
- Subsidised staff restaurant
- Free uniform
- Access to Blue Light Card
About us
Ramsay Health Care UK is a well-established global hospital group with over 50 years’ experience. We are a global provider operating in 11 countries with 77,000 staff who treat 8 million patients each year. It is well respected within the healthcare industry and is one of the leading providers of independent hospital services in England. We are well known for our strong, long-standing relationship with the NHS.
We love people with a positive, “can do” attitude who want to make a difference in their work. "Our employees are Ramsay." The skills and commitment of our employees forms the basis for our success.
We know our people are our greatest asset, our business is growing and we would like you to join us. “The Ramsay Way” culture recognises that people – staff and doctors – are Ramsay Health Care’s most important asset and this has been key to our ongoing success.
We are proud of our ‘Speak Up for Safety’ programme and ensure that the patient is at the heart of everything we do. Join us and have more ‘Time to Care’.
We value your application and welcome any questions you may have prior to applying. Please be advised that we reserve the right to close our advertisements prior to the announced closing date to ensure a quality recruitment process. West Midlands Hospital is committed to quality, equality and opportunity for all.
We care. It’s more than what we do, it’s who we are. Everything we do is about striving to deliver the best care. And it's a belief that's as true today as it was when we welcomed our first patients in 1964. “The Ramsay Way” culture recognises that our people are our most important asset and this has been key to our ongoing success.
We are committed to equality of opportunity for all. This position is subject to background and DBS checks.
We are proud to support the UK’s Armed Forces and Reservists and have already achieved the Silver Award as part of the MOD’s Armed Forces Covenant Employer Recognition Scheme. The scheme recognises employers who actively support Defence while encouraging other organisations to adopt the same behaviours in their workplace. As a company we are committed to supporting the wider Armed Forces community and this includes our staff as well as our patients.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of adults, children and young people at risk. We expect all employees to share this commitment and behave in a way that supports it. All successful candidates will be provided with safeguarding training appropriate to their role.
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