Band 4 Physiotherapy Assistant Practitioner

Due to the creation of the new M-block we are looking for 2 additional Band 4 associate practitioners to join the Medical respiratory and general medical team., 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

If you are passionate about high quality patient care, a great communicator and enjoy working as part of a friendly and supportive team, we are looking for you.

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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