Musculoskeletal Therapy Assistant Practitioner

NHS Jobs; Walsall; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Jobs in the United Kingdom is seeking a Musculoskeletal Therapy Assistant Practitioner to manage a caseload and deliver assessment or treatment sessions under supervision.

You will assist physiotherapy rehabilitation, report progress to the physiotherapist, and support clinics by maintaining tidy facilities and safe handling of equipment. The role emphasizes patient-centered care and collaboration within the therapy team.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of patients and deliver assessment or treatment sessions under supervision.
• Assist physiotherapy rehabilitation programmes as delegated by qualified staff.
• Report back to the physiotherapist on progress or deterioration.
• Support clinics to maintain cleanliness and efficiency, and keep equipment safe and in good order.

Job description

Musculoskeletal Therapy Assistant Practitioner

Clinical To manage a caseload of patients fulfilling a pre-specified criteria from all various sources eg Primary or Secondary care, and deliver an assessment or treatment session. To undertake physiotherapy rehabilitation programmes as delegated by qualified staff, to assist the patient to achieve optimal function and safe discharge. To report back to the physiotherapist any changes or unexpected outcomes from the programme including lack of progress or deterioration. To work with patients in a group/class setting, either with the physiotherapist or on own, after selection of patients by the physiotherapist. To assess patients mobility, including progression of walking aids, without direct supervision of physiotherapist. To measure, issue and instruct patients in the safe use of a variety of walking aids. To clean and check any physiotherapy equipment in their area and report any faults immediately to the appropriate department, taking the item out of service where required. To monitor stock levels of equipment such as walking aids in order that patient treatment or discharge is not delayed due to the lack of equipment. To provide support for all clinics to maintain its cleanliness and efficiency, including keeping each clinic tidy and well kept. Select and safely implement the correct moving and handling techniques for each patient individually. To initiate and carry out specific physiotherapy treatments after appropriate competency based training. Where applicable, assist patients to help improve their ability to perform their own activities of daily living. To have theoretical knowledge of patient observations and their implications for the rehabilitative process, in order to determine patient suitability for treatment. To have a basic theoretical knowledge of the common medical conditions encountered and their implications for treatment, in order to determine patient suitability for treatment. To reassure patients and ensure understanding of the treatment process and what is expected of the patient, using appropriate means of communication dependent upon the requirements of the patient (ie. patients may be deaf, confused etc).

PROFESSIONAL

To be responsible for maintaining own levels of knowledge and ability through CPD activities and maintain evidence records of this. To actively participate in the departments CPD programme by delivering and attending training sessions To attend organised training sessions, including all mandatory Trust training and any in-service training in agreement with supervisor Adhere to trust guidelines regarding patient consent and confidentiality of information about patients, staff and health service business in accordance with data protection act. To undertake, as directed, collection of data for use in service audit and PEPI projects and make recommendations to clinical lead/manager changes to practice by the team. May implement specific changes to practice. To be responsible for own professional actions and recognise own professional boundaries through interpretation of clinic/professional policies relevant to the local team and/or identified area of expertise. To work on own initiative ensuring that the organisational requirements and standards are met. To demonstrate an understanding of risk management and clinical governance and apply to all work environments To be involved in the co-ordination, induction and training of new members of staff,

ORGANISATIONAL

To maintain accurate, comprehensive and up to date documentation in line with legal and departmental requirements To be able and willing to carry out moderate to intense physical effort throughout the work day. To include manoeuvring and mobilising clients; spending prolonged periods on the floor or at very low level To be actively involved in the collection of appropriate data and statistics for the use of the department and the directorate. To be aware of Health and safety aspects of your work and follow policies which may be required to improve the safety of all your work areas, including the prompt reporting and recording of incidents to managers. To be aware of and work according to confidentiality and data protection issues in relation to written and electronic records. Please see attached JD and PS for full responsibilities