Physiotherapy AssistantNHS

Job summary

To work as part of a multidisciplinary team delivering high quality and evidence based physiotherapy interventions under the guidance of a physiotherapist to enable people who access services to reach their full potential. This post is within an inpatient Mental Health ward for Older Adults.

Main duties of the job

1. To provide high quality and evidence-based physiotherapy interventions (group and individual) to people who access services and their carers/supporters/family members, in line with the physiotherapy pathways and with supervision from a specialist physiotherapist.

2. To communicate effectively with people who access services, carers, the multi-disciplinary team and when appropriate outside agencies.

3. To contribute to the generic functioning of the team.

4. To contribute to physiotherapy student placements.

5. To participate in service development and audits.

Job description

Please check the job description and personal specification document for more information on the requirement for this job.

About us

Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust is the leading provider of mental health, learning disability, neurodevelopmental and drug and alcohol services in Surrey and North East Hampshire. We support people of all ages and are passionate about providing high quality care that is delivered at the right time as close to home as possible to help people recover and stay well.

We are one of the top 10 mental Health, Learning Disability and Community Trust to work for nationwide. Our Trust is an inclusive and supportive employer that offers a wide range of staff networks, flexible working, free parking and excellent health and wellbeing support. We also provide a wide range of opportunities to help staff develop and progress.

Surrey is a beautiful county lying just 30 minutes away from Central London and from the South Coast. Our historic market towns and bustling districts are enveloped in wonderful countryside, and our excellent road and rail networks bring the rest of the country within easy reach. For international travel, both Gatwick and Heathrow airports are nearby.

Please note that we reserve the right to close posts as soon as sufficient applications are received.

Regrettably, due to UK Home Office requirements we cannot offer sponsorship for all our job roles.

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK for the duration of the role.

We look forward to receiving your application!