Physiotherapy Technician

Job Description Physiotherapy Technician Rowley Hall Hospital – Stafford Part Time – 37.5 Hours The role This is a varied post and involves a mixture of clinical duties on the ward alongside the inpatient team and in the outpatient department. Clinical duties include working alongside physiotherapists on the ward seeing orthopaedic patients and in the outpatient team assisting with post-operative rehabilitation classes and physiotherapy pre assessment clinics. There will also be the necessity to support the team with administrative duties. Experience of working as a therapy assistant or in a hospital/caring rehabilitation environment is desirable. This position would be an ideal opportunity if you are looking to broaden your knowledge and skills, or intend to train as a Physiotherapist in the future. The physiotherapy department delivers a structured in-service training programme, underpinned by regular clinical supervision, mentoring, and peer group support. Applicants will need to demonstrate sound written and verbal communication skills and basic computer skills. They will need excellent customer service skills and be flexible and adaptable to meet the changing needs of the business. The job involves the safe moving and handling of patients and equipment so the successful applicant must have good physical health to meet this need. 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 Benefits   •    25 Days Leave + Bank Holidays •    Buy & Sell Flexi Leave Options •    Private Pension where Ramsay will match up to 5% after a qualifying period •    Flexible shift patterns available where possible •    Enhanced Competitive Parental Leave Policies •    Private Medical Cover with option to add partner & dependants •    Life Assurance (Death in Service) x3 base salary •    Free Training and Development via the Ramsay Academy •    Free Parking on site (where possible) •    Subsidised staff restaurant (where possible) •    Concerts for Carers •    Employee Assistance Programme •    Cycle2Work scheme available, in partnership with Halfords •    The Blue Light Card Scheme 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 are committed to equality of opportunity for all. This position is subject to an Enhanced DBS check.  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. Rowley Hall 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 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 equality of opportunity for all. This position is subject to background and DBS checks. 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 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 equality of opportunity for all. This position is subject to background and DBS checks