This is an exciting opportunity to progress your physiotherapy career within the Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust.
To work as part of a multi-disciplinary team and support Therapists in the delivery of care to patients by treating patients in accordance with agreed guidelines and treatment regimes. This may include preparing equipment, tidying the department, administrative tasks, stock control and supervised treatment of patients.
Main duties of the job
To assist patients in physical and functional treatment activities (individually or as part of a group) as directed by the Therapist, limiting scope of practice to those treatments for which training has been given. This could include assisting mobility with a walking aid, fitting splints, supervising exercises etc.
To contribute to the service development projects in the department.
To develop and complete relevant competencies set for generic assistants.
Job responsibilities
Role & Responsibilities
* Observe and report patient progress, assist with dressing, toileting, and escorting to treatment areas.
* Prepare, clean, and maintain therapy equipment, ensuring a safe and tidy environment.
* Accurately relay messages between therapists, patients, and colleagues, and report any concerns about patient safety.
* Work effectively with multidisciplinary teams to provide high-quality patient care.
* Maintain accurate therapy records, assist with stock management, and handle telephone inquiries.
* Maintain high standards of competence, attend training, and participate in staff meetings.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* Always prioritizing patient wellbeing and ensuring compassionate care.
* Previous experience in Caring or therapy with high standards, learning from successes and mistakes to improve care quality.
* Working effectively with diverse teams to find innovative ways to enhance patient care.
* General IT skills (Desirable) and previous caring & Therapy experience (Essential).
* Compassionate, self-motivated, and dedicated to delivering high-quality care.
* Excellent communication skills and the ability to adapt to varying work demands.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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