Volunteer Physiotherapy Assistant

Job Overview

Under supervision of a state registered physiotherapist the post holder will:

Key Task and Responsibilities:

• Responsible for helping those with physical problems to follow exercise and treatment programmes set out by the physiotherapist
• Assisting in the rehabilitation of clients who are suffering from reduced mobility.
• Instructing, motivating, and assisting clients to improve their health and mobility.
• Helping to schedule patient appointments.
• Working with patients from orthopaedic, neurologic, trauma, medical, surgical, and other diagnostic groups.
• Setting up therapeutic equipment.
• Preparing clients for therapy.
• Demonstrating exercises to patients.
• Demonstrating mobility aids and exercises.
• Encouraging patients to complete their treatment.
• Maintaining patient confidentiality at all times.
• Assisting in the assessment, treatment, program planning and implementation of care plans.
• Administering non-complex therapeutic exercises.
• Observing a client's progress and response to treatment.

We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace that welcomes and supports individuals of all abilities. If you meet the minimum criteria for this role and you have a disability, you can be guaranteed an interview under the Disability Confident Scheme. Please ensure you select this on your application form. Any information you provide regarding a disability or a need for adjustments will be treated in confidence and will only be shared with colleagues who are supporting this request.