Surrey Downs Health & Care
We are seeking a passionate Physiotherapist Assistant to join our stroke therapy team at Epsom Hospital. In this role, you will support physiotherapists and collaborate with occupational therapists and nurses to provide rehabilitation services for adults recovering from stroke and neurological conditions.
What Were Looking For
- Previous experience in a hospital setting or with patients is desirable but not essential; full training will be provided.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- A proactive, compassionate approach to patient support.
- Experience assisting therapists or individuals with neurological conditions is a plus.
This role is not suitable for qualified Physiotherapists.
What We Offer
- Professional support and supervision from experienced specialists.
- Opportunities for Continued Professional Development (CPD).
- Join a dedicated team making a difference in patients' lives.
If you are passionate about rehabilitation, we encourage you to apply!
Support neuro-rehabilitation by implementing therapy programmes devised by the lead therapist.
Manage your patient caseload, assessing and treating patients, and monitoring their progress.
Assist in patient assessments, gathering relevant information, and adapting treatment plans under therapist guidance.
Work closely with the multidisciplinary team, contributing to patient care planning and discharge processes.
Surrey Downs Health and Care (SDHC) deliver care closer to peoples own communities through our Primary Care Networks and our innovative partnership of local NHS organisations.
Surrey Downs Health And Care Has a Track Record Of Providing Person Centric Care That Goes Beyond Organisational Boundaries To Do What Is Best For The Individual. This Partnership Includes
The three GP federations GP Health Partners, Dorking Health Care and Surrey Medical Network representing practices that operate in the Surrey Downs area.
Epsom and St Heliers, St George's, University Hospitals NHS Trust.
Surrey Council County
Historically, there have been boundary lines between the organisations that provide care to people in their homes, in GP surgeries and in hospitals, but we have always been united in our mission to provide great care to the people who need us.
Its on those grounds that the Surrey Downs Health and Care was formed we want local people to receive the care that they need in the right environment. By bringing together our expertise, we can improve patient care and enable local people to access the right support, care and treatment more easily than ever before.
In bringing this partnership together, we are working to the same set of values that will translate into better care for our residents.
Please refer to the Job description and Person specification for more details about this role and help guide your application.
This advert closes on Thursday 24 Apr 2025