Band 4 Physiotherapy Assistant Practitioner

at  Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust

For full job description details, please see attached Job description. Some of the key responsibilities are listed below. Clinical To work as a core member of the Trusts adult Medical Physiotherapy Team. To work effectively within the Trusts wider Adult Medical Multidisciplinary Team.
Within specific guidelines and following training, to be responsible for a clinical caseload working within codes of practice and professional guidelines. This includes patient documentation in both professional and medical notes. To 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 To gain the required knowledge and skills in the relevant technical and clinical procedures, and to maintain those skills working under the Medical Band 4 Competency booklet under the supervision of Senior Physiotherapists. To attend external courses where appropriate giving feedback from any attended.
Management To manage and prioritise a caseload and balance other patient related and professional activities in accordance with the departments requirements. To undertake patient related administration tasks. To ensure accurate and timely input of notes and statistical information To supervise and appraise a B2/3 therapy assistant. Communication 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 to use reassurance skills that require tact and persuasion on occasions

Please refer the Job description for details