Amputee and Prosthetic Rehabilitation Exercise Instructor

at  Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust

As the successful candidate, you will be responsible for: - Carrying out assessments of patients with limb loss and identify appropriate interventions under the guidance of qualified Therapists. Designing exercise programmes, including home exercise programmes for individual patients. Supervising and progressing individual patient’s rehabilitation programmes, considering their needs and progress along the patient pathway Implementing rehabilitation programmes for individuals that address their needs and goals. Assisting and conducting rehabilitation classes Ensuring high standards of health and safety are maintained to ensure safety of patients and compliance with trust policy.
You will be required to: - Lead and demonstrate sport specific activities to patients to a high degree of skill and physical fitness. Contribute and develop both policies and procedures for the use of the gym and rehabilitation protocols. Translate a theoretical knowledge in anatomy and physiology and strength and conditioning to this patient population. Have an active role within the MDT to ensure a holistic approach to patient care.
Experience of working with individuals with limb difference is desirable but not essential as patient specific training can be offered. Apply now to bring your skills and passion to a fulfilling role within this Specialist Service with Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust. Please do not hesitate to get in contact with us to discuss the post further or arrange a visit to meet us. Please contact Lynsey Matthews, Physiotherapy Team Lead on 023 80 540412 or email lynsey.matthews@porthosp.nhs.uk, who will happily answer your enquiries.
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