Job summary
Are you a motivated and enthusiastic physiotherapy assistant who is looking for a new challenge in the busy Orthopaedic Unit at Frimley Park Hospital?
You will be working under supervision of Physiotherapists in providing a high standard Physiotherapy service on the Orthopaedic wards, Day Surgery & Pre-operation Department.
Please note that we are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK.
These posts could be suitable for band 2 staff who are looking for a new challenge under a band 2-3 developmental post within 6 months after completion of competencies.
Main duties of the job
- To be responsible & accountable for a clinical caseload on the Orthopaedic Unit.
- To teach & supervise exercises & mobility
- To assist the Physiotherapists with patient assessment & treatment
- To carry out non-clinical duties such as frame cleaning, sending referrals etc
About us
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. We provide first class development opportunities for all staff and have a wide range of professional, management and leadership, and clinical skills training available.
Here at Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust, we know how important it is to have a healthy work life balance; this benefits not only individuals but the patients we care for too.
We encourage applications from people who wish to work on a flexible basis, recognising that flexibility may mean a range of different working patterns and hours, we do our utmost to work with our staff to meet their needs and the needs of our service and its users.
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Job description
Job responsibilities
Within specific guidelines and following training to be solely responsible and accountable for a clinical case load working within codes of practice and professional guidelines. This includes patient documentation in both professional and medical notes and monthly statistical work sheets.
After a period of training to be solely responsible for the primary assessment of post-operative patients according to the guidelines on both the orthopaedic and day surgery unit. The list is not exhaustive but may include:
- Total knee replacement
- Total hip replacement
- Fracture neck of femur
- Arthroscopic Knee surgery
- Foot surgery
- Shoulder surgery
After a period of training the clinical role may include:
- Provision of walking aids and instruct patients in their use,
- Checking the condition of walking aids/other equipment,
- Identifying the need for and fitting cricket pad splints and ROM braces.
- Provision and progression of an appropriate treatment plan to include exercises and mobility aids
- Fitting of orthotics once provided by a Physiotherapist/Appliance officer
- Teaching and supervision of exercises,
- Checking patients ability to manage stairs prior to discharge,
- Applying cryotherapy
- Set up continuous passive motion (CPM) machine and instruct patient in the use
- To demonstrate a sound understanding of clinical risk and reporting untoward incidents.
- To demonstrate a physical ability to carry out physiotherapy interventions and therapeutic handling without direct supervision. There is frequent requirement to exert moderate physical effort for several short periods during a day.
- To be responsible for the safe use of equipment used in carrying out physiotherapy duties adhering to the departments medical devices policy. This includes competency and accuracy to use equipment by you and other healthcare professional, carers and patients.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Within specific guidelines and following training to be solely responsible and accountable for a clinical case load working within codes of practice and professional guidelines. This includes patient documentation in both professional and medical notes and monthly statistical work sheets.
After a period of training to be solely responsible for the primary assessment of post-operative patients according to the guidelines on both the orthopaedic and day surgery unit. The list is not exhaustive but may include:
- Total knee replacement
- Total hip replacement
- Fracture neck of femur
- Arthroscopic Knee surgery
- Foot surgery
- Shoulder surgery
After a period of training the clinical role may include:
- Provision of walking aids and instruct patients in their use,
- Checking the condition of walking aids/other equipment,
- Identifying the need for and fitting cricket pad splints and ROM braces.
- Provision and progression of an appropriate treatment plan to include exercises and mobility aids
- Fitting of orthotics once provided by a Physiotherapist/Appliance officer
- Teaching and supervision of exercises,
- Checking patients ability to manage stairs prior to discharge,
- Applying cryotherapy
- Set up continuous passive motion (CPM) machine and instruct patient in the use
- To demonstrate a sound understanding of clinical risk and reporting untoward incidents.
- To demonstrate a physical ability to carry out physiotherapy interventions and therapeutic handling without direct supervision. There is frequent requirement to exert moderate physical effort for several short periods during a day.
- To be responsible for the safe use of equipment used in carrying out physiotherapy duties adhering to the departments medical devices policy. This includes competency and accuracy to use equipment by you and other healthcare professional, carers and patients.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Previous Band 2 PTA experience in NHS Physiotherapy
- Experience of working on acute NHS wards
Desirable
- Previous Band 2 PTA experience in Orthopaedics
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of Orthopaedic Conditions
- Knowledge of NHS systems
- Evidence of risk assessments
Qualifications
Essential
- Evidence of good numeracy & literacy
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Previous Band 2 PTA experience in NHS Physiotherapy
- Experience of working on acute NHS wards
Desirable
- Previous Band 2 PTA experience in Orthopaedics
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of Orthopaedic Conditions
- Knowledge of NHS systems
- Evidence of risk assessments
Qualifications
Essential
- Evidence of good numeracy & literacy
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.
