Senior Physiotherapy Assistant

Job summary

We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic and motivated Band 4 Senior Physiotherapy Assistant to join our friendly Musculoskeletal (MSK) Physiotherapy Outpatient Team at Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust. The post is permanent full time position, however, job share and part time requests will be considered.

This post would be an excellent for an individual looking to further their knowledge and skills in the MSK field.We are looking for a team player who is a good communicator and you will need to be open, honest and compassionate andable to work alone and as part of a team. Commitment to patient care is paramount as you will be assisting them in achieving their maximum potential. An understanding of rehabilitation and as well as previous experience of working as a physiotherapy/therapy assistant is desirable.

Support and guidance will be provided from a team of friendly, experienced Physiotherapists, Advanced Practice Physiotherapists and Clinical Champions. There is an excellent IST programme and regular clinical supervision provided as well as career opportunities through a robust MSK Development and Competency Framework.

This post will be based in the Staffordshire Moorlands area. However, you will need to be flexible and able to travel to work in various locations to support the service especially with our exercise groups.

All references from current and previous employers will be sought and must cover a minimum of 3 years employment.

Main duties of the job

As part of your role in the MSK Service you will:

• Independently manage your own patient case load.
• Assess mobility issues and provide walking aids as well as assess post-operative Total Hip and Knee Replacement patients.
• Implement and progress treatment/ exercise programmes for patients in your care.
• Provide education and run our exercise groups.
• Work closely with other teams/agencies - involvement in addressing a range of support issues across MSK and pain conditions.
• Provide some administrative support to the team.
• Support service development and delivery of local and Trust wide projects.
• Participate in the IST programme and regular clinical supervision.

About us

By joining Team MPFT, you will be helping your communities and in return for this, we will support you by

o Supporting your career development and progression.

o Excellent NHS Pension scheme

o Generous maternity, paternity, adoption leave

o Options for flexible working

Please be aware that the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in completing application forms will be monitored to ensure fairness and transparency. If you have used AI you must state this in your application.

Please note, we may be required to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications