Job Description
Bank Weekend -Physiotherapy Assistant - West Midlands Hospital
The role
An opportunity has arisen for a Physiotherapy Assistant to join the weekend rota at West Midlands Hospital in Halesowen. The post will require you to work at weekends on the ward and assist the Physiotherapist. You will be required to work one weekend a month.
If interested in joining our weekend rota, you must have previous experience on working on a ward or in a healthcare setting. Experience with working with joint replacements would be desirable.
Where you will be based
West Midlands Hospital is one of West Midland's leading private hospitals, part of Ramsay Health Care UK, one of the leading independent healthcare providers in England.
The hospital opened in 1988 and has built an excellent reputation for delivering first class healthcare for patients with health insurance, patients who are self-funding treatment and NHS patients exercising choice through the e-referral system. The Hospital has a 30 bedded mixed inpatient case load which includes orthopedics, gynae and general surgery.
What you’ll bring with you:
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NVQ level 2 or prepared to train to this level
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A warm, considerate and empathetic character
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The ability to make decisions and use your initiative
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Strong written and verbal communication skills
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A flexible and positive attitude
What we give back to you
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Competitive hourly rates plus enhancements
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Free DBS
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Contributory pension scheme
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Excellent training and development opportunities
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Free parking and subsidised staff restaurant (subject to site facilities)
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Free uniform
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Access to Blue Light Card
About us
Ramsay Health Care UK is a well-established global hospital group with over 50 years’ experience. We are a global provider operating in 11 countries with 77,000 staff who treat 8 million patients each year. It is well respected within the healthcare industry and is one of the leading providers of independent hospital services in England. We are well known for our strong, long-standing relationship with the NHS.
We love people with a positive, “can do” attitude who want to make a difference in their work. "Our employees are Ramsay." The skills and commitment of our employees forms the basis for our success.
We know our people are our greatest asset, our business is growing and we would like you to join us. “The Ramsay Way” culture recognises that people – staff and doctors – are Ramsay Health Care’s most important asset and this has been key to our ongoing success.
We are proud of our ‘Speak Up for Safety’ programme and ensure that the patient is at the heart of everything we do. Join us and have more ‘Time to Care’.
We are committed to equality of opportunity for all. This position is subject to an Enhanced DBS check.
We value your application and welcome any questions you may have prior to applying. Please be advised that we reserve the right to close our advertisements prior to the announced closing date to ensure a quality recruitment process. West Midlands Hospital is committed to quality, equality and opportunity for all.
We care.
It’s more than what we do, it’s who we are. Everything we do is about striving to deliver the best care. And it's a belief that's as true today as it was when we welcomed our first patients in 1964.
“The Ramsay Way” culture recognises that our people are our most important asset and this has been key to our ongoing success.
We are proud to support the UK’s Armed Forces and Reservists and have already achieved the Silver Award as part of the MOD’s Armed Forces Covenant Employer Recognition Scheme. The scheme recognises employers who actively support Defence while encouraging other organisations to adopt the same behaviours in their workplace. As a company we are committed to supporting the wider Armed Forces community and this includes our staff as well as our patients.
We are committed to equality of opportunity for all. This position is subject to background and DBS checks.