Apprentice Physiotherapist
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Job summary
This is a development role with the Apprentice working towards a HCPC registered, Graduate Physiotherapy role
The Apprentice will undertake a period of 3 years training, under the direction and supervision of a member of the team.
They will undertake: BSc (Hons) apprenticeship at Huddersfield University and be expected to complete all work based and academic elements to progress through the programme.
Once the Apprentice has:
Successfully completed the Apprenticeship Programme (including the End Point Assessment (EPA)
Achieved all work based competencies, including professional and performance measures
Met all the academic requirements
Has confirmation of the professional award/registration
They will be offered a substantive Graduate Physiotherapy, Band 5 post.
To work alongside qualified and Multi-Disciplinary Assistants (MDAs), single handed, or as part of a team, liaising with appropriate members of the community therapy team in relation to service delivery and patient care, using standard operating procedures and good practice guidelines and understands treatment outcome.
During the apprenticeship the candidate will experience the following areas:
- Admission avoidance/Crisis response
- Emergency department
- Inpatient wards
- Virtual Ward
- Community bed based rehabilitation
- Community based rehabilitation
Main duties of the job
- To provide Physiotherapy assessment and interventions to a wide range of patients as required (Frail patients being the majority but not exclusive).
- To work as a practitioner managing a defined clinical caseload of patients, being professionally and legally responsible and accountable for all aspects of own work
- To work with patients, relatives and carers to identify Physiotherapy goals as part of an overall care plan
- To take a responsible place in the multi-disciplinary team promoting the role of Physiotherapy to service users, other professionals and the general public
- Responsible for carrying out home risk assessment visits to facilitate safe discharge home from hospital and supporting people to remain within their own homes, using specialist knowledge and skills
- To take responsibility for delivering home assessment visits identifying and assessing patients' complex needs and risks during the visit with patients, carers and other health, social care and voluntary representatives present
- Responsible for recommending, advising, negotiating, coordinating and implementing the complex interventions and service needs, of patients, necessary before returning home or to sustain at home
- To take responsibility for health & safety and welfare of the patient at home including consideration of infection control and management of medical needs when appropriate and escalating to the multidisciplinary team if required
About us
At Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust we provide outstanding care to both our patients and our staff. We support staff through benefits, health and wellbeing initiatives and opportunities for personal and professional development.
- An inclusive and supportive culture our Trust encourages staff to bring their whole selves to work and active Staff Networks identify areas for improvement.
- Staff Recognition - as well as regular appraisals, we recognise staff with our Making a Difference, Team of the Month Awards & Colleague Recognition Awards
- Employee Support and wellbeing - we have a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme, counselling service and fast track physiotherapy service for employees.
Staff Benefits - We have a range of staff benefits and schemes to support staff health, engagement, wellbeing and inclusion
Details
Date posted
03 April 2024
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 5
Salary
£28,407 to £34,581 a year Band 5 (Annex 21)
Contract
Apprenticeship
Duration
3 years
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
421-CCS-1063R
Job locations
Harrogate and District Foundation Trust
Lancaster Park Road
Harrogate
HG2 7SX
Employer details
Employer name
Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Harrogate and District Foundation Trust
Lancaster Park Road
Harrogate
HG2 7SX
Employer's website
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Employer contact details
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