Age UK Durham Physiotherapy Assistant

at  Tees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust

Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for further detailed information to ensure that you meet the role criteria before applying. To provide physiotherapy support to service users who have a range of mental health conditions To engage service users and their carers in therapeutic programmes of care and encourages them in a compassionate manner, to support them in achieving their identified goals and to promote independence and well-being. Works with Registered Physiotherapists, preparing or helping service users to prepare for treatment and assisting in delivering therapeutic interventions designed by others. Works with delegated service users who remain the responsibility of the Registered Physiotherapist, reporting back in a timely and appropriate manner.
Service users may demonstrate behaviours that challenge or have difficult family situations of relevance. Provides information and practical advice, within scope of own competency, to service users and carers e.g. demonstrating exercise programmes for them to follow. Participates in health promotion activities.
Undertakes administrative tasks in relation to own work and as requested e.g. taking telephone messages, preparing case note files, collating and inputting data, photocopying, filing. Additional contact details : - Jodie Elders Physiotherapist Age UK County Durham/TEWV Email: Jodie.Elders@nhs.net Jodie.Elders@ageukcounty durham.org.uk Robyn Holmes, Chief Executive Age UK County Durham Email: robyn.holmes@agukcountydurham.org.u

Please refer the Job description for details