Physiotherapy technician

Job summary

Kingston Hospital NHS Foundation Trust has been ranks in the top 10 trusts in the country following the most recent NHS staff survey and has been rated outstanding for overall quality and leadership. It is an acute general hospital serving South West London and Surrey.

An exciting opportunity has become available for a Physiotherapy Technician to join the Physiotherapy team. This role will involve supporting and working as part of the physiotherapy team in promoting mobility, rehabilitation, exercises and classes.

We are looking for an enthusiastic, motivated person with relevant experience. Excellent communication skills are essential and the ability to work with people as part of a multidisciplinary team. We are a friendly, supportive department and recognise the value of supervision and appraisal.

For further information please contact Juliet Butler Juliet.butler1@nhs.net or Tel 0208 546 7711 ext 3465

Main duties of the job

Job Summary

To treat Patients on the inpatient wards requiring Physiotherapy input.

This includes following set treatment protocols, monitoring Patient progression and adjusting Patient treatment programmes as required.

To work with the Multi-disciplinary team to aid timely discharge planning of Patients

Department Philosophy

To provide a high standard, cost effective and efficient Physiotherapy service to Patients in a supportive environment

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES/OUTCOMES:

Clinical

1. To manage the rehabilitation of specific uncomplicated Patients. Working without direct supervision, being responsible for assessing Patient progress and reporting back to the Physiotherapist as required.
2. Instruct Patients and their carers, providing direction and guidance on a range of Physiotherapy activities.
3. To deliver an individual Physiotherapy treatment programme based on set protocols, evidence based practise and treatment options using assessment skills and knowledge e.g. Patient education and exercises.
4. Encourage Patients and their carers in an active approach to regaining and maintaining personal independence.

About us

Kingston Hospital NHS Foundation Trust has been ranks in the top 10 trusts in the country following the most recent NHS staff survey and has been rated outstanding for overall quality and leadership. It is an acute general hospital serving South West London and Surrey.

Trust Culture and Values

The Trust has defined its culture as one that is patient centred which puts safety first and where all staff take responsibility, are valued and value each other. To support this our four values are that we are all:-

Caring - we design and deliver care around each individual patient's needs and wantsSafe - we make the safety of patients and staff our prime concern (safety comes first)Responsible - all staff take responsibility for the hospital, its services and reputation

Inspiring-we always strive to empower each other to develop and deliver improvements to benefit out patients

And that we:

Value each other - we all value each other's contribution.

Our training, policies, procedures, and practices are all intended to support behaviours in line with our values and all staff are expected to uphold these by 'Living Our Values Everyday'

Employer details

Employer name

Kingston Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Kingston Hospital

Galsworthy Rd

Kingston

KT27QB

Employer's website

https://kingstonhospital.nhs.uk/work-for-us/ (Opens in a new tab)

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Employer details

Employer name

Kingston Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Kingston Hospital

Galsworthy Rd

Kingston

KT27QB

Employer's website

https://kingstonhospital.nhs.uk/work-for-us/ (Opens in a new tab)

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