The Assistant Practitioner - Physiotherapist will work as part of a multidisciplinary team to deliver high-quality, patient-centred care , outpatient and community settings . The post holder will manage a delegated caseload and defined client group, working autonomously within agreed protocols and under the supervision of a qualified clinician. They will support the assessment, treatment, and evaluation of patients, contributing to the delivery of therapy programmes that promote functional independence, mobility and wellbeing , including group activities. The duties will include maintaining accurate, clear, timely documentation of patient contacts, progress notes, equipment records and statistical data, in line with Trust policy.
Interviews for this role will take place face to face
To work with a delegated caseload of patients autonomously either in the MSK OPD and community based domiciliary/home visits. . To develop and implement therapy treatment plans for individual patients and or groups of patients. To assist in the preparation of group sessions/activities and support the qualified clinicians with delivery. This may include ensuring equipment is safe and ready for use. . To carry out clinical assessments and subsequently implement a relevant treatment programme, in accordance with agreed standards, reporting back to qualified clinicians on the patient’s progression. To include therapeutic moving and handling to support the use of specialist equipment or tools. To carry out assessments for the provision of standard assistive equipment, including walking aids and other prescribed equipment that may be required to promote functional independence / mobility. To adhere to all aspects of the Trust’s infection control policy. To understand and comply with the Trust policies relating to working with vulnerable adults and children. To plan, provide and evaluate therapeutic activities for groups and individual patients, working within a framework of guidance developed with a qualified clinician. To assist in administration and clerical duties relating to the area of work.
Our mission, vision and values are at the heart of North Cheshire and Mersey NHS Foundation Trust (NCM). They underpin everything we do and everything we aspire to be as an organisation
Our mission is to be exceptional for our patients, our communities and each other
Our vision is to be a great organisation providing excellent healthcare and opportunities to work and learn
Our approach to healthcare is founded on our four core values :
- Kind – we are caring, supporting and respectful to everyone
- Open – we are honest, transparent and open to new ways of working
- Fair – we listen, value our differences and are inclusive to all
- One team – we work well together and with our communities
We employ almost 6,500 people from more than 80 nationalities and are fully committed to being an equal, diverse and inclusive employer. Our culture and values ensure that everyone is treated with dignity and respect, and that no job applicant or employee is disadvantaged at any stage of their journey.
We are also proud to be an Armed Forces Friendly organisation and welcome applications from members of the Armed Forces community, including veterans, reservists and families.
Working at NCM means becoming part of a dedicated team of clinical and support staff who are passionate about keeping people well and supporting wellbeing. If you share our values and are motivated by making a difference for our patients, we'd be delighted to receive your application
The post holder will manage a delegated caseload and defined client group, working autonomously within agreed protocols and under the supervision of a qualified clinician. They will support the assessment, treatment, and evaluation of patients.
