Physiotherapy Assistant Practitioner- Medicine

NHS Jobs; Slough; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Slough is seeking a Physiotherapy Assistant Practitioner to support the Adult Medical Team. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing patient care through complex assessments and exercise prescriptions. This role requires physical capability and adherence to medical protocols, providing an essential link in patient rehabilitation.

Qualifications

• Ability to carry out physiotherapy interventions effectively.
• Experience in documenting patient care in medical notes.
• Understanding of local policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for a clinical caseload within the Adult Medical Team.
• Conduct complex assessments and supervised patient exercise sessions.
• Ensure safe use of physiotherapy equipment.

Skills

Assessment skills

Patient motivation

Therapeutic handling

Knowledge of medical guidelines

Tools

Physiotherapy equipment

Job description

Physiotherapy Assistant Practitioner- Medicine

To work effectively within the Trusts Adult Medical Team. Within specific guidelines and following training, to be responsible for a clinical caseload working within codes of practice and professional guidelines. This includes patient documentation in both professional and medical notes. To perform complex aspects of assessment in the hospital To perform complex aspects of patient care in the hospital with direct and indirect supervision such as carrying out assessments, daily supervised patient exercise sessions and progression of exercise. To motivate patients to exercise and to address barriers to compliance To be responsible for performing given tasks and reporting any concerns to the Specialist Physiotherapist or appropriate member of the clinical team through daily feedback. To be aware of and adhere to Trust and local policies and procedures. To provide programmes (exercise prescription) of activity that have a therapeutic basis following evidenced based guidelines laid down by the Senior Physiotherapists. To demonstrate a physical ability to carry out physiotherapy interventions and therapeutic handling without direct supervision. There is a frequent requirement to exert moderate physical effort for several short periods during the day. To be responsible for the safe use of physiotherapy equipment, adhering to the Trust medical device policy. This includes competency and accuracy to use equipment by you, other healthcare professionals, carers and patients. For a full list of responsibilities, please see the attached job description.