Assistant Practitioner Physiotherapy Inpatients
Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust
Assistant Practitioner Physiotherapy Inpatients
£29114
Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust, Torquay, Torbay
- Full time
- Permanent
- Onsite working
Posted today, 28 Sep | Get your application in now to be one of the first to apply.
Closing date: Closing date not specified
job Ref: 5a7c0520da1c4563903c5cf6f2c92689
Full Job Description
We have an exciting opportunity to join the Inpatients Physiotherapy team. We have a Band 4 Assistant Practitioner role to work on the acute wards at Torbay hospital as part of the inpatients Physiotherapy Team. The post is 37.5 hours working Monday-Friday. The post includes one weekend a month., To work independently and autonomously, providing assessment, support, care, treatment and advice to individuals, within guidelines and protocols identified for the role.
To work within a multi-professional team undertaking practitioner role.
To implement treatment and care to patients under the guidance and supervision of a registered professional. e.g. Mobility, Personal Care, Equipment Provision
Wherever possible to contribute in reducing inpatient length of stay to ensure that patients receive the appropriate care in the most appropriate setting.
To keep the patient at the centre of their care, ensuring patient and carer participation in decision making.
To take responsibility for the daily care and support of delegated patients. To support qualified staff in maintaining Best Practice within fractured neck of femur pathways to include support with data collection .
Deliver treatment/care within a variety of settings, under the guidance of a registered practitioner.
To practice the principles and philosophy of individualised person centred patient care in accordance with Trust Policy, procedures and regulatory body's guidelines
The inpatient Physiotherapy team are a dynamic and flexible team who provide a high level of Physiotherapy intervention to the patients at Torbay Hospital. The team work closely with the other members of the MDT. The team are friendly and welcoming supporting each other over a variety of specialist wards