Therapy Assistant Practitioner | The Royal Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
The Royal Orthopaedic Hospital is at the leading edge of developments in orthopaedics and provides highly specialised care for an international, national, and regional population. The successful applicant will have the opportunity to join our dynamic physiotherapy outpatient department, working alongside qualified Physiotherapists and our existing team of therapy support staff.
We are looking for a highly motivated and enthusiastic individual to join our team. The role will involve supporting the qualified staff in the rehabilitation of patients following orthopaedic surgery, or with musculoskeletal conditions, with a large involvement in return to sports rehabilitation.
Applicants must have suitable experience and relevant qualifications for the role. You must have the ability to work with your own initiative and to manage your time effectively. As a major part of the role will include leading rehabilitation classes and formulating individualised exercise programmes for patients, excellent communication, interpersonal and organisational skills are essential.
Support and training will be offered where required, and we have a comprehensive in-service training programme for all outpatient staff.
Flexible working hours apply - the physiotherapy outpatient and gymnasium services operate extended hours, and you may be required to work at weekends.
JOB PURPOSE- To perform routine assessment of patients requiring therapy intervention, as directed by a qualified Physiotherapist (PT).
- To independently formulate, implement and progress treatment programmes for individual clients and groups, assessing progress and modifying to achieve set goals.
MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
1 To be responsible for own caseload providing treatment to patients with a variety of conditions which require therapy intervention, as delegated by a qualified physiotherapist.
2 To assess patient progress and modify treatment programmes as necessary within the physiotherapy outpatient department
3 To lead designated rehabilitation classes within the gymnasium.
The Royal Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest specialist orthopaedic units in Europe. We offer planned orthopaedic surgery to people locally, nationally and internationally.
Our Trust is a very special hospital; big enough to deliver world class services and small enough to offer exceptional patient and staff experience. We offer a working experience unique in the West Midlands and we're always on the lookout for passionate people to join our award-winning team.
The ROH is an equal opportunities employer. We employ people of difference and are committed to growing an inclusive culture, where difference is celebrated, and people feel able to bring their whole and authentic self to work.
We are a Disability Confident Leader and offer a range of inclusive, family friendly and flexible working arrangements and policies, to support our people in the workplace. Flexible working requests will be considered.
The Trust is committed to the Disability Confident Interview Scheme and will offer an interview to disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for a vacancy and consider them on their abilities.
If you have a disability and need any support with your application or require any reasonable adjustments to be implemented please do get in touch with the Recruiting Manager for this position so that the team can support you.
Please see Job Description and Person Specification attached for further information about the role.
This advert closes on Tuesday 22 Oct 2024