Overview
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Patients can be complex with a variety of background medical conditions. You may also be involved in assisting with home visits or patients on other wards as required. The focus on therapy interventions will be on supporting individuals back to independence and readiness for home.
If you want to be part of a team shaping a different approach to therapy provision at MKUH and get job satisfaction from caring for others in a holistic, person-centred approach then we want to hear from you. You can expect a warm welcome from the team. We listen to each other and work together to embed our Trust's values and behaviours.
Responsibilities
* Undertake assessment, treatment and discharge of appropriate patients as delegated by registered physiotherapist (PT) or occupational therapist (OT), adhering to agreed departmental guidelines & protocols.
* Organise and run exercise programmes (group or individual), assess and provide appropriate mobility aids, measure and fit adaptive equipment, promote functional independence through transfer and mobility practice sessions.
* Inform/update all members of the MDT, service users and appropriate others of changes involving current care plans, patients' progress and other relevant matters that pertain to the care of the patient.
Personal Development
* Be responsible for maintaining own competency to practice through CPD activities and maintain a portfolio which reflects personal development.
* Participate in staff appraisal scheme as an appraiser and be responsible for complying with agreed personal development programmes to meet set knowledge and competencies.
* Participate in the measurement and evaluation of work and current practices through evidence-based practice projects, audit and outcome measures in conjunction with the Lead PT and OT.
* Be an active member of the in-service training programme by attendance at, and participation in, in-service training programmes, tutorials, individual training sessions and peer review.
Organisational
* Liaise with and teach therapeutic skills to other healthcare professionals, students and agencies e.g. social services.
* Plan own caseload on a daily basis to meet service and patient priorities, readjusting plans as situations arise and change.
* Maintain accurate, comprehensive and up-to-date documentation, in line with legal and departmental requirements.
Hospital Overview
Milton Keynes University Hospital, in proud partnership with the University of Buckingham, is a University Teaching Hospital committed to advancing patient care through cutting-edge research and education. With a \"Good\" rating from the CQC and significant investment underway, this is an exciting time to join our team and grow your career.
As a medium sized general hospital, we provide a full range of general medical and surgical services, including a busy Emergency Department, Maternity, and Paediatrics. As the population of our city and surrounding areas continues to grow rapidly, we are expanding and enhancing our facilities to meet rising demand and improve access to care for all our communities.
We are also proud to offer a growing portfolio of specialist services. In January 2025 we opened our state-of-the-art Radiotherapy Centre, bringing advanced cancer treatment closer to home. Our services also include neonatology, specialist surgical care, and a wide range of diagnostics, supported by the new Community Diagnostic Centre at Whitehouse Health Centre.
Further investment is underway, including the construction of Oak Wards - a new ward block featuring two 24-bed wards - and the recently approved Women and Children's Centre, set to open by 2030.
Benefits
* Free on-site parking including EV charging
* Complimentary refreshments
* Flexible working arrangements
* Discounted gym membership
* Salary sacrifice car scheme
* Generous annual leave, with the option to bank holiday entitlement
* Membership of the NHS Pension Scheme
* On-site nursery (charges apply)
* A wide-ranging staff health and wellbeing programme including EAP
* VIVUP products to support your mental, physical, and financial wellbeing, Band 4 pro rata if part-time
Working Hours & Conditions
Hours: 37.5 per week, 7 day working. All MKUH roles will be considered for flexible working.
Role Details
We are looking for individuals who have the appropriate qualifications as per the person specification and experience for a Band 4 Assistant Practitioner post. The role involves managing an appropriately delegated caseload, including new assessments, planning and progressing treatment programmes, and supporting discharges, as well as supporting therapy assistants and students where needed. Two roles available: one within our Trauma and Orthopaedic team, one within our Stroke therapy team. Our stroke service operates across 7 days, so there is a requirement for weekend work, with rest days during the week. Orthopaedics also runs a weekend service. This service is allocated via a rota after completion of relevant competencies and is paid as additional hours. The role will be inpatient based, working as part of a team of dedicated and skilled clinicians. You will be supported by the Physiotherapists and Occupational Therapists to provide safe quality care to patients.
Interview date
Interview date: w/c 13 April 2025
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