Inpatient Orthopaedic Physiotherapy Assistant

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust; Frimley; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust is advertising an Assistant Practitioner role on the in-patient orthopaedic unit, working with experienced physiotherapists to assess and treat trauma and orthopaedic patients. The post requires 37.5 hours per week and involves close collaboration with the physiotherapy team and multidisciplinary colleagues.

The role supports a high standard of patient-centred care, with indirect supervision by physiotherapists, and a focus on efficient, cost-effective

Qualifications

• Assist with evaluation and treatment of patients on trauma and orthopaedic wards.
• Provide patient-centred support under indirect supervision of physiotherapists.
• Support the physiotherapy team to deliver efficient, cost-effective care.

Responsibilities

• Take responsibility for a defined clinical caseload within guidelines.
• Conduct initial assessments and progress exercise programmes for designated patients.
• Motivate patients to engage in treatment and address barriers to adherence.
• Provide guidance and education to patients, carers and colleagues to ensure consistent care.

Skills

Teamwork

Patient centred care

Clinical assessment

Documentation

Tools

Electronic Patient Record

Job description

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust is advertising an Assistant Practitioner role on the in-patient orthopaedic unit, working with experienced physiotherapists to assess and treat trauma and orthopaedic patients. The post requires 37.5 hours per week and involves close collaboration with the physiotherapy team and multidisciplinary colleagues.

The role supports a high standard of patient-centred care, with indirect supervision by physiotherapists, and a focus on efficient, cost-effective