Assistant Practitioner in Physiotherapy

The Christie NHS Foundation Trust; Manchester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading cancer treatment center in Manchester is seeking an Assistant Practitioner to join the Rehabilitation Team. The ideal candidate will support patient assessments, implement treatment plans, and work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team. Experience in caring for patients undergoing cancer treatment is essential. This role offers opportunities for professional development and direct patient interaction.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to treat patients effectively.
• Proficient and competent with minimum supervision.
• Ability to support the assessment and management of rehabilitation needs.

Responsibilities

• Support and undertake patient assessments under supervision.
• Implement and monitor treatment plans.
• Provide written reports and feedback to seniors.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team

Proficiency in patient care

Job description

Overview

The successful post holder will be supported and receive all training and supervision to work alongside the MDT to deliver programmes of care and therapy for treatment, as per plan of care determined by physiotherapists. They will develop an empathetic rapport with patients and encourage interest and participation in their treatment programme. They will be expected to support and undertake the assessment and management of non-complex patient's rehabilitation needs under the direct/indirect supervision of the physiotherapist. This will include initial data collection, assessment of mobility/basic function, implementation of identified treatment plans and information, monitoring/analysis of patients\' progress, feedback discussion with seniors, provision of written reports and completion of appropriate MDT referrals. The post is a rotation position where the assistant practitioner will also support and assist the physiotherapists within the medical and surgical teams in the treatment of complex patients.

We are looking for a highly motivated and enthusiastic Assistant Practitioner to work within the Rehabilitation Team. The candidate must be able to demonstrate the ability to make treat patients effectively with excellent communication skills and the ability to work well within the wider multidisciplinary team. They will provide planned care to patients undergoing cancer treatment, symptom control, palliative care and rehabilitation and be able to take appropriate action to achieve the planned aims. They will work alongside other staff members and disciplines to ensure the Rehabilitation Unit remains a safe patient environment. The Assistant Practitioner will be proficient, competent and require minimum supervision.

About the Christie

The Christie is one of Europe\'s leading cancer centres, treating over 60,000 patients a year. We are based in Manchester and serve a population of 3.2 million across Greater Manchester & Cheshire, but as a national specialist around 15% patients are referred to us from other parts of the country. We provide radiotherapy through one of the largest radiotherapy departments in the world; chemotherapy on site and through 14 other hospitals; highly specialist surgery for complex and rare cancer; and a wide range of support and diagnostic services. We are also an international leader in research, with world first breakthroughs for over 100 years. We run one of the largest early clinical trial units in Europe with over 300 trials every year. Cancer research in Manchester, most of which is undertaken on the Christie site, has been officially ranked the best in the UK.