Job summary
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.
Main duties of the job
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
About us
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
Job description
Job responsibilities
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
Please see the attached job description for further details of the main role and responsibilities. If you require any further information, please contact the recruiting manager
Job description
Job responsibilities
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
Please see the attached job description for further details of the main role and responsibilities. If you require any further information, please contact the recruiting manager
Person Specification
Essential
Essential
- AP qualification
- Experience within therapies
Desirable
- Experience working in an acute hospital
Person Specification
Essential
Essential
- AP qualification
- Experience within therapies
Desirable
- Experience working in an acute hospital
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
