Physiotherapy Assistant

+ To undertake specific support work to aid with the rehabilitation and mobility of patients.
+ To treat patients (often unsupervised) according to set treatment protocols and individual treatment programmes as identified by a physiotherapist.
+ Work with direct and indirect supervision, reporting back patient progress and informing physiotherapist of any problems.
+ To assist in the general administration and equipment needs of the physiotherapy department, as directed, Assist the physiotherapist in the rehabilitation of patients using a range of delegated skills.
To manage the rehabilitation of patients as delegated by the physiotherapist. To be responsible for recognising patient progress or deterioration ( in particular taking and interpreting basic observations) and reporting back to physiotherapist.
Treat patients individually or in a group in a variety of settings with or without the direct supervision or presence of a physiotherapist, e.g. clinics or on the ward.
Encourage patients and their carers in an active approach to regaining and maintaining personal independence. This requires empathy, sensitivity and good interpersonal skills.
Use effective communication tools, verbal and non verbal to communicate treatment programmes to patients who may have barriers to understanding or communicating, e.g. blind, deaf, dysphasic or who do not have English as a first language.
Make accurate records of work undertaken and keep monthly statistics as required, including documenting patient contacts in line with professional and service standards.
To liaise with the physiotherapist as necessary regarding patient care. In particular highlighting any variations to expected outcomes from treatment programmes you deliver.
To attend in-service training as required.
To actively participate in the delivery of in-service training.
Assist in the induction of newly appointed therapy assistants in basic elements of patient care and safety.
To assess, measure and instruct use of walking aids and mobility aids. To effectively administer and record provision of any aids provided to patients.
Contribute to development of patient care by attending relevant team, departmental or other appropriate meetings and comment on recommended changes to clinical care or service provision.
Collate and enter statistical data onto the departmental data base.
Partake in departmental audit as required.
To take part in weekend working.
Organisational
Keep the department/treatment area tidy, clean the physiotherapy equipment regularly and ensure that no damaged or problem equipment is used.
Be responsible for the safe use of physiotherapy equipment and aids by patients in your care.
Manage and prioritise a patient case load as delegated by the physiotherapist on a daily basis.
To take part in the individual trust appraisal and performance review programme.
Actively participate in own staff development and review in order to identify personal development plans and training needs.
Monitor and develop own performance, aiming to achieve and maintain a high standard.
Assist physiotherapist in administrative duties and tasks as required, e.g. photocopying etc, equipment loan stores, booking rooms, organising equipment etc.
To attend mandatory training on manual handling, cardiopulmonary resuscitation, care certificate and fire management as required by Trust policy.
General
To undertake any related duties as directed by Team Leader physiotherapist or relevant senior staff.
Ensure daily communication with the physiotherapist regarding treatment of individual patients.
Be aware of the Health and Safety aspects of work and implement any policies which may be required to improve the health and safety of the work area.
Comply with the organisational and departmental policies and procedures and be involved in reviewing and updating as appropriate.
Physical effort:
The post holder will be expected to kneel, sit on heels, move inert adult limbs, support patients while walking, move and handle patients, push wheelchairs, use hoists on a daily basis.
Mental effort
The post holder will be expected to concentrate during treatment sessions and ensure good communication with patients, including those who have impaired understanding or communication difficulties, e.g. slurred speech.
Emotional effort
Care of terminally ill or patients with chronic degenerative illness.
Dealing with patients who may be depressed, withdrawn or aggressive.

We are looking for motivated, caring individuals with excellent communication skills to work within our dynamic in-patient Physiotherapy team to deliver a high quality service to patients.

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Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust serves a community of 250,000 people across Tameside & Glossop. We provide a range of services both within the hospital and across our community for both adults and children. Our vision is to improve health outcomes for our population and influence wider determinants of health through collaboration with our health & care partners.
We have a clear set of values & behaviours which we expect all of our staff to demonstrate:
+ Safety
+ Care
+ Respect
+ Communication
+ Learning
We believe that the best organisations are those that reflect the communities they serve. We are therefore seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce to make it truly representative of our local population.
We actively encourage applications irrespective of race, age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage & civil partnership, or pregnancy or maternity. Recognising those communities that are underrepresented within our workforce, we would particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian & minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+ & Disabled people.
Benefits include; flexible working, 27-33 days annual leave plus bank holidays, sick pay, NHS Pension Scheme, free eye tests and health checks, gym discount, free bicycle loan scheme, salary sacrifice car scheme, support with stress, bereavement, relationships, finance, and much more., Cramped space in ward areas, contact with infestations, soiled linen, other bodily fluids such as those related to the respiratory care of patients.
New colleagues can look forward to a warm welcome here at Tameside & Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust.
For our agenda for change staff, we offer a competitive benefits package with regular pay awards, annual leave of 27 days increasing to 33 days after 10 years and access to a competitive Pension Scheme to which both you and the Trust contribute. These terms and conditions are not applicable for Non-Executive positions.
Alongside this there are extensive training development opportunities with paid mandatory training, a protected training budget for staff and support for flexible working. We have an on-site Occupational Health Service to support you at work and have fast track access to physio, counselling and complimentary therapies.