Responsibilities
* Work under indirect supervision of physiotherapists providing a high standard physiotherapy service across the medical team
* Assist in the provision of care to patients, supported and supervised by a senior physiotherapist
* Manage physiotherapy inpatient handovers on medical wards, prioritising and delegating where necessary
* Carry out an initial assessment of a patient with non-complex needs using an assessment proforma, including gathering history and physical examination to plan and deliver an effective physiotherapy intervention
* Prescribe, teach, review and adapt exercises for patients to optimise rehabilitation and maintenance on discharge
* Conduct independent clinical assessments such as range of movement, risk assessments, stair assessment and discharge planning
* Monitor stock of disposable physiotherapy equipment and liaise with the Ward clerk re ordering items
* Contribute to the induction of new physiotherapists and physiotherapy students to the medical team
* Perform complex aspects of patient care in the hospital with direct and indirect supervision such as carrying out assessments, supervised patient exercise sessions with progression of exercises, and formulating and carrying out discharge plans
Education
* Gain the required knowledge and skills in the relevant technical and clinical procedures, and maintain those skills working under the Medical Band 4 Competency booklet under the supervision of Senior Physiotherapists
* Attend external courses where appropriate giving feedback from any attended
Management
* Manage and prioritise a caseload and balance other patient related and professional activities in accordance with the department's requirements
* undertake patient related administration tasks
* ensure accurate and timely input of notes and statistical information
* supervise and appraise a B2/3 therapy assistant
Requirements
* Has previous experience working within the NHS (essential)
* Has experience supporting patients in an acute hospital setting, ideally with medical or older persons' care
* Is caring, adaptable, and patient-focused
* Demonstrates excellent communication and teamwork skills
* Is committed to continuous learning and service improvement
* Demonstrate a courteous and helpful approach to patients and their families, ensuring patients feel reassured and supported
* Take patient phone calls and seek advice from senior physiotherapists when appropriate, and use reassurance skills that require tact and persuasion on occasions
If you are passionate about delivering high-quality patient care, are a confident communicator, and enjoy working as part of a friendly and supportive multidisciplinary team, we would love to hear from you.
Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust is committed to being an inclusive and disability confident employer and has been awarded the Gold for the Armed Forces Employment Recognition Scheme.
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