Community Senior Support Worker

Role Overview

Senior Support Worker – Musculo‑skeletal (MSK) Physiotherapy Outpatients, part‑time (30 hrs/week) based at Crediton and Okehampton Community Hospitals, Mid Devon.

Responsibilities

• Support qualified physiotherapy staff in delivering a high quality musculo‑skeletal outpatient service across Mid Devon.
• Work with patients on a 1:1 basis following a rehabilitation programme set by the physiotherapist.
• Lead exercise groups for patients, facilitating group sessions as part of the treatment programme.
• Carry out other departmental duties such as administration, housekeeping and general clinic support.
• Use electronic patient record systems and order equipment when required, maintaining accurate records and documentation.
• Provide excellent customer care and communication during all patient interactions.
• Work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team to achieve optimal patient outcomes.

Qualifications and Skills

• Excellent customer care and communication skills.
• Good organisational and administrative abilities.
• Basic computer proficiency and comfort working with electronic patient records.
• Flexible, adaptable, reliable and punctual, capable of working autonomously and within a team.
• Experience in a related field or direct contact with members of the public is an advantage.

Benefits and Working Conditions

• Part‑time position of 30 hours per week.
• Opportunities for professional development and training in physiotherapy support.

We are an equal opportunity employer. Preference will be given to staff with Priority and ‘At Risk’ status, including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon.

The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust reserves the right to close vacancy when sufficient applications have been received.

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