Physiotherapy Therapy Assistant - Postural Stability Instructor
| Posting date: | 22 April 2024 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £25 to £30 per hour |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 22 May 2024 |
| Location: | - |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Sanctuary Personnel |
| Job type: | Temporary |
| Job reference: | 213989-43033 |
Summary
Sanctuary Personnel, a dedicated and award-winning recruitment agency with a TrustPilot score of 4.9/5 and nearly 1000 reviews are currently looking for a Therapy Assistant.
Location: Chelmsford
Contract Type/Length: Locum ongoing contract
Pay Rate: £25 - £30 per hour (Assignment rate)
Benefits of working with us:
• Effortless Registration: Say goodbye to paperwork! Our fully online and paperless registration service streamlines the process, making it convenient and hassle-free for you.
• Compliance Made Easy: Enjoy peace of mind with our free DBS and compliance service, which includes paid-for mandatory e-learning and practical training modules tailored to your needs.
• Exclusive Opportunities: Unlock access to prestigious Therapy roles that you won't find elsewhere. From collaborating with NHSBT to supporting vital projects at The Home Office and Vaccination Centres or relocating candidates to Australia, The Falkland Islands and many other destinations, our network opens doors to diverse and impactful assignments in the UK and globally.
• Expert Guidance and Support: Benefit from personalised clinical governance and revalidation support from our in-house qualified health professional with over 15 years of experience. We're here to ensure you're always on top of your game.
• Rewarding Referral Program: Spread the word and reap the rewards! Refer a Therapy Assistant and receive a generous £250 bonus once they've completed just 100 hours of work. The best part? There's no limit to how many friends you can refer.
• Professional Development: Working as a locum Therapy Assistant provides opportunities for continuous professional development. You may encounter new challenges, technologies, and best practices in different settings, which can enhance your clinical skills and knowledge.
Main Duties:
• To undertake home based assessments with adults to determine their suitability for a strength and balance exercise programme.
• To prescribe a tailored, evidence-based home exercise programme
• To record a series of pre-exercise assessments to enable measurement of change.
• To monitor progress and adjust exercise programmes accordingly.
• To encourage adherence to the programme
• To promote optimal independence and confidence
• To record notes using Systmone
Requirements of the Therapy Assistant
• Recent experience within Physiotherapy/Occupational Therapy
• NHS experience would be advantageous but not essential
• Experience of working with older adults in a fall’s prevention capacity
• Recognised falls prevention exercise instructor qualification
• Full UK driving licence and access to own vehicle
We welcome applications from Physiotherapy/Occupational Therapy Assistants within different services as we have other roles available within the NHS and private sectors.
Contact: This Therapy Assistant job is advertised by Alex Blackwell; if you are interested in this position please click above to apply now.
We welcome applications from Physiotherapy/Occupational Therapy Assistants (Band 3, Band 4, Band 5, Band 6, Band 7 and above!) within different services as we have other roles available within the NHS and private sectors. Regretfully we are only able to respond to candidates who meet these requirements for this physio role as we need to meet our clients’ requirements, but please feel free to browse our open roles that may be more suitable for you.
Reasonable Adjustments: If you consider yourself to have a disability or require any reasonable adjustment during the recruitment process or within the workplace, please highlight this at the earliest opportunity. With this information, we will provide appropriate support to you throughout the process and into your work placement.
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