Physiotherapist Support Worker

Job summary

Due to a Maternity leave, an exciting opportunity has arisen for a Physiotherapy Support Worker to join our team on a 12 month fixed term contract or secondment opportunity.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone wanting to learn more about rehab therapy in an inpatient setting and may suit someone considering moving into therapy or prior to professional training. You will be working with experienced professionals as part of an integrated multidisciplinary team who will give support and training for you to develop in the role to reach your full potential.

The post is a part time post hours 33 hours per week, Monday - Friday.

Working shift pattern open to discussion.

Interview date: 30th August 2024

Main duties of the job

Under the guidance of a registered physiotherapist, the post holder will be expected to:

• Use specialist skills to plan and provide a flexible, client-centred programme of therapeutic activities for individuals who have a physical/cognitive impairment.

• Contribute to the assessment and treatment of clients .
• work closely with Occupational Therapy colleagues and extended MDT members

Key Dimensions of the post are:

To manage patients allocated by therapists in Inpatient setting.

About us

We're an NHS community and mental health provider Trust based in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. We deliver community and hospital-based care to improve people's physical and mental health. We also provide specialist support to people with dementia or a learning disability.

We are a people organisation and people matter to us. As part of the team, you'll help support the health and wellbeing of the people who live and visit this beautiful part of the UK.

Over 4,000 people make up the Trust. This includes doctors, nurses, therapists, plus admin and support staff.

We work in people's homes, in community clinics and bases. Some staff work from one of our 13 community hospitals. Our aspiration is to have great people, provide great care, be a great place to work and a great partner.

Approximately 568,000 people live here. A third of people who live in Cornwall are supported by acute hospital services in Devon. As a result, we also work closely with our partners in Devon. In the summer, and during other holidays lots of people choose to visit the area. This increases the numbers of people who use our services.