Therapy Assistant - MSK Therapy Outpatients

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our dynamic MSK Outpatient Therapy Team at Christchurch Hospital.

We are looking for an enthusiastic Therapy Assistant

The Team provides a high quality, patient centred outpatient service with specialities in Hand Therapy, Spine, Pelvic Health, Upper and lower limb rehabilitation. Supporting the Physiotherapists and Occupational therapists, your role will include supporting exercise groups in the gym, one to one sessions with patients to implement a pre prescribed programme of rehabilitation. Training will be provided on the use of continuous passive motion machines. Stock monitoring, ordering of consumables, recording some notes and other general administrative tasks also form part of this essential role, supporting the smooth running of the department.

You will have excellent communication skills, be highly organised and have the ability to manage a busy clinical caseload.

We work in a modern, largely air conditioned environment.

This is a permanent position for 21.5 Hours per week.

Base Location: Christchurch Hospital

Interview Date: November 25th

Main duties of the job

To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert

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