Job summary

Now is an extremely exciting time to join the company with the new opening of our new state of the art hospital facility, Glendon Wood Hospital. This is an extension of services currently offered at Woodland Hospital including the Physiotherapy.

Main duties of the job

Delivering high quality physiotherapy care in a hospital setting; including the assessment, treatment, planning and development of physiotherapy treatment programmes, progressing and regressing treatment using own clinical knowledge and justification in an in-patient and out-patient setting. Use sound rationale to solve problems and treat, sometimes moderately complex, patients within scope of practice without overcomplicating matters whilst working independently Sound ability to use dynamic risk assessment and manual handling skills to ensure patient and environmental safety during treatment plans Effective planning and utilisation of assistants, prioritisation of patients to ensure timely safe discharge from the ward Providing patient education and advice at all stages throughout the patient journey, face to face and by telephone. Manage your own case load in inpatients/outpatients as applicable, time management skills, input sessional charges via computer, book patient appointments and fully utilise own computer diary. To act in a professional manner at all times respecting privacy, dignity and confidentiality High regard and implementation of health and safety procedures regarding patients, colleagues and the environment at all times Excellent communication, customer care and customer service skills. A commitment to CPD, mandatory training and e-learning, evidence based practice and personal development. A good standard of IT literacy and use the electronic patient record

About us

Ramsay Health Care was established in 1964 and has grown to become a global hospital group operating over 100 hospitals and day surgery facilities across Australia, the United Kingdom, Indonesia and France. Ramsay Health Care is well-respected in the health care industry for operating quality private hospitals and for its excellent record in hospital management and patient care. These features help to attract leading health care practitioners to work in our facilities. Ramsay Health Care UK is one of the leading providers of independent hospital services in England, with a network of 33 acute hospitals. These provide a wide and comprehensive range of specialised and efficient clinical specialties from orthopaedics and general surgery, to cardiac surgery and Eye Surgery. Recognised by all major medical insurers, Ramsay offers fast, convenient, effective and high quality treatment for all patients, whether medically insured, self-pay, or from the increasing number referred by the NHS. Ramsay Health Care has launched a unique service for private patients, Premium Care. This is available to all patients using private medical insurance or funding their own treatment and aims to set the standard for private healthcare. It offers the highest standards of clinical care combined with superior hotel services and the flexibility of a personal service tailored to your needs.