Job Description

The in-patient physiotherapy team are recruiting to a band 4 physiotherapy assistant within the trauma and orthopaedic speciality. We are looking for an enthusiastic new member of the team to work alongside Physiotherapists and Occupational Therapists in delivering a high standard of rehabilitation to patients during their ward based stay.



This post holder will have an Assistant practitioner qualification in a relevant field or be supported to undertake one as appropriate.



For the right candidate , a developmental role as a Trainee assistant practitioner ( TAP) may be considered. Please use the contacts below to enquire about this option prior to completing an application .



Please read the job description before applying for the post.



To work along side all members of the team, assessing patients, delivering treatment plans and discharge planning. The role involves measuring and providing equipment, participating in SAFER meeting, liaising with family and participating on home visits.



You will hold your own non complex case load, attend SAFER meetings, liaise with the wider MDT, delegate to Band 3 staff, support students and new members of staff when joining the trust, complete supervision , peer reviews and appropriate training.



Why work with us - The inpatient therapy team are a large flexible team that work throughout the hospital with a variety of patients. We have a positive , helpful and friendly team that take pleasure in representing Therapists across the hospital.



As an organisation and team we very much support career progression and are able to support the Physiotherapy Apprentice Course should this be applicable.



For the right person, a developmental role may be considered.



As a Band 4 Physiotherapy Assistant Practitioner your work will be delegated to you by a registered practitioner. A registered practitioner will therefore retain overall responsibility for the care and treatment of patients on your caseload. You are accountable for accepting a delegated task and once accepted, you are accountable for your actions and decisions. Therefore, you must be competent and confident in what you are being asked to do and be sure that it is appropriate for your role, level of practice and personal capability. Please see the job description and person specification for the main duties roles and responsibilities for this post.



Please feel free to email or call Sally Marsden Team Lead Physiotherapist for an informal chat and learn more about this role.