We have an exciting opportunity to join the Inpatients Physiotherapy team. We have a Band 4 Assistant Practitioner role to work on the acute wards at Torbay hospital as part of the inpatients Physiotherapy Team. The post is 37.5 hours working Monday-Friday. The post includes one weekend a month., · To work independently and autonomously, providing assessment, support, care, treatment and advice to individuals, within guidelines and protocols identified for the role.
· To work within a multi-professional team undertaking practitioner role.
· To implement treatment and care to patients under the guidance and supervision of a registered professional. e.g. Mobility, Personal Care, Equipment Provision
· Wherever possible to contribute in reducing inpatient length of stay to ensure that patients receive the appropriate care in the most appropriate setting.
· To keep the patient at the centre of their care, ensuring patient and carer participation in decision making.
· To take responsibility for the daily care and support of delegated patients. To support qualified staff in maintaining Best Practice within fractured neck of femur pathways to include support with data collection .
· Deliver treatment/care within a variety of settings, under the guidance of a registered practitioner.
· To practice the principles and philosophy of individualised person centred patient care in accordance with Trust Policy, procedures and regulatory body's guidelines
Working for our organisation
The inpatient Physiotherapy team are a dynamic and flexible team who provide a high level of Physiotherapy intervention to the patients at Torbay Hospital. The team work closely with the other members of the MDT. The team are friendly and welcoming supporting each other over a variety of specialist wards
Why work with us, You will be joining the organisation at an exciting time. As the first fully integrated care organisation in England, we are working to improve the way we deliver safe, high-quality health and social care. We have a positive and vibrant working atmosphere, we are proud of our investment in our staff both in terms of developing potential career skills and valuing people.
If you provide support to a family member or friend with health or care needs, we aim to be a Carer-friendly employer. We have a 'Staff Carers' policy which includes flexible working where possible and a Carer's Passport scheme that links you into support and discounts.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
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+ Applicants with no previous NHS experience will ordinarily be appointed to the minimum of the band
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Experience in the core clinical areas of physiotherapy within an NHS setting - areas to include a range of respiratory, musculoskeletal, acute inpatient and elderly care, trauma and orthopaedics, community or intermediate care, neurological conditions
Able to maintain judgement under pressure
Experience of decision making, time management and maintaining interpersonal working relationships
The job involves frequent exposure to unpleasant working conditions on a regular (daily basis) e.g. bodily fluids including sputum, vomit, urine, faeces, fleas and lice and occasional exposure to verbal and physical aggression or unpleasant home environments e.g. aggressive pets