Physiotherapy Assistant Practitioner

Description:

In addition to the summary below, please familiarise yourself with full Job Description and Person Specification documents attached to this advert.

The successful applicant will work alongside the physiotherapists and fellow band 3 physiotherapy assistant who work within our Cystic Fibrosis unit.

They will be involved in assessing exercise tolerance, devising and carrying out exercise programmes for patients across the following settings: inpatient/outpatient/community/virtual.

Within the inpatient setting they will be involved in providing acute rehabilitation, assessing for walking aids and assessing for discharge.

They will be responsible for their own caseload and diary management working both individually and alongside other members of the therapy and multidisciplinary team. They will need to be able to work independently and proactively with support from the therapy team.

They will be expected to supervise and support the band 3 physiotherapy assistant. They will participate in our in-service training programme.

As well as clinical work, they will be expected to assist with administrative duties required for ensuring the smooth running of the CF unit. Duties include, but are not limited to: stocktaking, equipment ordering, printing and photocopying.

Working for our organisation

NUH is one of the largest teaching trusts in the UK and offers excellent opportunities for training and development. NUH provides health services to people living in Nottingham City and Nottinghamshire, and tertiary services to people across the East Midlands.

NUH's Therapy and Rehabilitation Directorate is a supportive department with a robust appraisal process and offers many learning opportunities for our staff. Therapy support workers are actively encouraged to participate in development opportunities, and to contribute to service improvement and development.