Therapy Assistant Practitioner
Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust, The Park, City of Nottingham
Therapy Assistant Practitioner
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Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust, The Park, City of Nottingham
- Full time
- Permanent
- Onsite working
Posted today, 8 Oct | Get your application in now to be one of the first to apply.
Closing date: Closing date not specified
job Ref: 938f940724bb408ab24164ad2693b6b5
Full Job Description
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a band 4 Therapy Assistant Practitioner to join our existing Occupational and Physiotherapy teams working in the Nottingham Treatment Centre on the QMC Campus. The postholder will see patients in the elective orthopaedic pathway.
Some clerical and administration tasks will also be undertaken (e.g. keeping records, filing, photocopying). The post holder will be expected to work independently, and training will be provided to support development towards competencies appropriate to this post.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone with previous experience as a therapy or rehabilitation assistant in an NHS or care setting., Responsible for assessment and treatment of patients in the elective orthopaedic pathway at the Treatment Centre. Including management of patient flow through surgical day case and surgical short stay units; pre-operative assessment, provision of walking aids and other equipment, fitting of lower limb braces, mobility assessments and liaison with MDT.
Involvement in assessment and treatment of post-operative elective hand patients which may include fabrication of splinting following appropriate training.
Responsible for maintaining and ordering stock consumables for both physiotherapy and occupational therapy teams at the treatment centre.
With over 19,000 staff, we are one of the biggest employers in the city with a central role in supporting the health and wellbeing of our local population. We play a leading role in research, education and innovation.
Come and join our wonderful team at NUH. We are big believers in diversity and welcome new ideas to help develop our team in order to deliver world class healthcare to the vast patient populations we serve. With endless personal development opportunities available, at NUH we will endeavour to turn your job into a career!
We particularly welcome applications from people who identify as Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, or Disabled, as we are striving to be better represented at NUH.