We are seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Band 4 Physiotherapy Assistant Practitioner to join our Physiotherapy team at Wexham Park Hospital, working across Orthopaedic wards.
About you
We are looking for someone who:
Have inpatient orthopaedic experience as a physiotherapy technician, therapy assistant or assistant practitioner.
Enjoy supporting patients through assessment, rehabilitation, discharge planning and onward referral following admission to the orthopaedic wards.
Are ready to manage your own caseload, treating non-complex patients independently within agreed competencies.
Are keen to contribute to the development, support and supervision of Band 2–3 colleagues within the team.
Would value working in a busy, rewarding environment where excellent patient care, teamwork and professional development are central to the role.
What the role involves
Post-operative assessment, treatment and progression of rehabilitation plans, with support where required.
Assessment and treatment of appropriate non-complex orthopaedic patients, including those managed under the orthopaedic service.
Oversee the management of medical ward caseload within the orthopaedic physiotherapy service.
Provision, adjustment and education around mobility aids and equipment where required.
Supporting safe and timely discharge planning through effective communication with patients, families and the wider MDT.
Contributing to the induction, development and supervision of physiotherapy assistant staff.
Participating in the OT/PT weekend working rota as part of the wider therapy service.
Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust is committed to being an inclusive and disability confident employer. 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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Please refer to Job Description and Person Specification attached for this role for further more detailed information.
