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Job overview

The Physiotherapy Assistant will function as part of the Medical Team within the Therapies Department under the supervision of qualified Physiotherapists. They will utilise the knowledge and skills gained through previous caringÌý experience to support in the implementation of Physiotherapy intervention with a wide range of patients, including those who have fallen, those with neurological conditions and cardiac pathologies as well as those who are palliative or require some rehabilitation prior to discharge.

You will undertake competency assessed support work with patients following guidelines which have been agreed and set by the qualified therapists.

There is a full induction process and structured pay scheme with annual increments. A minimum 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays (pro rata for part time staff ).Ìý You will receive annual appraisals with identified career pathways and regular in-house training.ÌýÌý

This is a full time position, 37.5 hours per week with occasional weekend shifts (paid via overtime currently). Flexible working applications will be considered.

Main duties of the job

To work as part of a multi-disciplinary team and support Therapists in the delivery of care to patients by treating patients in accordance with agreed guidelines and treatment regimes. This may include preparing equipment, tidying the department, administrative tasks, stock control and supervised treatment of patients.

To assist patients in physical and functional treatment activities (individually or as part of a group) as directed by the Therapist, limiting scope of practice to those treatments for which training has been given. This could include assisting mobility with a walking aid, fitting splints, supervising exercises etc.

To contribute to the service development projects in the department.

To develop and complete relevant competencies set for generic assistants.

Working for our organisation

Our Organisation

The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust (PAHT) provides a full range of general acute, outpatient and diagnostic services at The Princess Alexandra Hospital in Harlow, the Herts and Essex Hospital in Bishop’s Stortford, and St Margaret’s Hospital in Epping.

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We employ 3,500 staff and serve a local population of around 350,000 people living in west Essex and east Hertfordshire, centred on the M11 corridor and the towns of Harlow, Bishop’s Stortford and Epping. Our extended catchment area incorporates a population of up to 500,000 and includes the areas of Hoddesdon, Cheshunt and Broxbourne in Hertfordshire.

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Our Values

The Princess Alexandra Promise to our patients as identified by our 3 values which will contribute to improving our patient experiences:

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Patient at heart – Always holding the patient and their wellbeing at the centre of our thoughts and efforts

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Everyday excellence – Sharing and celebrating our successes, being honest when we get it wrong, giving us the ability to learn from both

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Creative collaboration – Knowing strength comes from diversity, we combine our experiences, skills and talents, working together to find new and better ways to care

The Trust believes in investing in all our staff and rewarding high standards of care whilst building for excellence and in return we expect our staff to uphold the Trust values to the highest level.