Physiotherapy Assistant – Band 3

– Larne Area
– 37.5 Hours per Week | Monday to Friday
– Temporary Assignment

We’re currently recruiting for a Band 3 Physiotherapy Assistant to join a busy rehabilitation team delivering physiotherapy support across inpatient and community settings in the Larne area.

This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated and caring individual to work alongside experienced Physiotherapists, supporting service users to improve their mobility, independence, and overall wellbeing. The successful candidate will manage a delegated caseload within agreed parameters and play an important role in helping service users achieve their rehabilitation goals.

Key Responsibilities

• Support Physiotherapists in delivering effective rehabilitation and treatment programmes.
• Carry out delegated treatment plans, progressing and adapting interventions within agreed parameters.
• Manage a delegated caseload and provide regular updates on service user progress.
• Assist with physiotherapy assessments and treatments as directed.
• Deliver therapeutic exercise programmes and walking practice.
• Measure, issue and provide instruction on the safe use of walking aids.
• Conduct community and home visits to support service users in their own environment.
• Facilitate exercise groups and individual therapy sessions.
• Monitor progress and promptly report any changes in condition or treatment outcomes.
• Provide encouragement, motivation and support to service users throughout their rehabilitation journey.
• Communicate effectively with service users, carers, relatives and multidisciplinary team members.
• Attend multidisciplinary meetings as required and provide feedback on service user progress.
• Maintain accurate patient records and complete all required documentation and statistical returns.

Additional Duties

• Maintain physiotherapy equipment and treatment areas to a high standard.
• Monitor stock levels and report equipment faults when necessary.
• Undertake administrative duties including appointment management, data entry and record retrieval.
• Participate in supervision, training and ongoing professional development.
• Adhere to health and safety, infection prevention and control, and organisational policies and procedures.
• Work at all times within your scope of practice.

Essential Criteria

• Previous experience within a healthcare, rehabilitation, support worker, care assistant or physiotherapy support role.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Good organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Experience supporting individuals with varying physical, cognitive or communication needs.
• Competent IT and record-keeping skills.
• Enhanced Access NI with Adult Barred List clearance, or willingness to obtain.

We’re looking for someone who demonstrates:

• Compassion and empathy.
• A patient-centred approach to care.
• Strong teamwork and collaboration skills.
• Professionalism, integrity and reliability.
• A commitment to delivering high-quality services.
• A positive attitude and willingness to learn.

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