Job Description

If you are passionate about delivering high-quality patient care, are a confident communicator, and enjoy working as part of a friendly and supportive multidisciplinary team, we would love to hear from you.



We are seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Band 4 Physiotherapy Assistant Practitioner to join our Physiotherapy team at Frimley Park Hospital , working across General Medical Wards and Older Persons' Medicine .

About You

We are looking for someone who:

Has previous experience working within the NHS (essential).



Has experience supporting patients in an acute hospital setting, ideally with medical or older persons' care.



Is caring, adaptable, and patient-focused.



Demonstrates excellent communication and teamwork skills.



Is committed to continuous learning and service improvement.



To work under indirect supervision of physiotherapists in providing a high standard physiotherapy service across the medical team.



Assist in the provision of care to patients, supported and supervised by a senior physiotherapist.



To manage physiotherapy inpatient handovers on medical wards, prioritising and delegating where necessary.



Once competent to carry out an initial assessment of a patient with non-complex needs using an assessment proforma. This will include the gathering of history and physical examination in order to plan and deliver an effective physiotherapy intervention.



Carry out clinical tasks, such as prescribe, teach, review and adapt exercises for patients to optimise rehabilitation and maintenance on discharge.



Carry out clinical assessments independently such as range of movement, risk assessments, stairs assessment and discharge.



Monitor stock of disposable physiotherapy equipment and liaise with the Ward clerk re ordering items.



Contribute to the induction of new physiotherapists and physiotherapy students to the medical team.



Participate in continued personal education and development



Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust is committed to being an inclusive and disability confident employer and has been awarded the Gold for the Armed Forces Employment Recognition Scheme. We provide first class development opportunities for all staff and have a wide range of professional, management and leadership, and clinical skills training available.



Here at Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust, we know how important it is to have a healthy work life balance; this benefits not only individuals but the patients we care for too.



We encourage applications from people who wish to work on a flexible basis, recognising that flexibility may mean a range of different working patterns and hours, we do our utmost to work with our staff to meet their needs and the needs of our service and its users.



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Clinical



To work as a core member of the Trust's adult Medical Physiotherapy Team.

To work effectively within the Trust's wider Adult Medical Multidisciplinary Team

Within specific guidelines and following training, to be responsible for a clinical caseload working within codes of practice and professional guidelines. This includes patient documentation in both professional and medical notes.

To perform complex aspects of patient care in the hospital with direct and indirect supervision such as carrying out assessments, supervised patient exercise sessions with progression of exercises, and formulating and carrying out discharge plans



Education



To gain the required knowledge and skills in the relevant technical and clinical procedures, and to maintain those skills working under the Medical Band 4 Competency booklet under the supervision of Senior Physiotherapists.

To attend external courses where appropriate giving feedback from any attended.



Management



To manage and prioritise a caseload and balance other patient related and professional activities in accordance with the department's requirements.

To undertake patient related administration tasks.

To ensure accurate and timely input of notes and statistical information

To supervise and appraise a B2/3 therapy assistant.



Communication



Demonstrate a courteous and helpful approach to patients and their families, ensuring patients feel reassured and supported.

Take patient phone calls and seek advice from senior physiotherapists when appropriate, and to use reassurance skills that require tact and persuasion on occasions.



For more information please see attached job description and person specification.