Therapy Assistant Practitioner

5 months ago


Nottingham, United Kingdom Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust Full time

An opportunity has arisen for us to recruit a full time, Band 4 OT Rehabilitation Therapy Assistant Practitioner.

You will be part of a hard working and dedicated inpatient orthopaedic team at the City Hospital.

We are seeking enthusiastic, self-motivated and caring individuals to join our team to deliver this exciting, evolving service.

The aim of these posts is to increase rehabilitation provision to patients within the inpatient elective orthopaedic service, after patients have had their surgery.

The role would include discharge planning, functional exercise prescription and supervision and rehabilitation, early physical interventions, liaison with family and patient regarding rehabilitation goals and co-ordination of rehabilitation with multi-disciplinary team members.

Work jointly with the elective orthopaedic MDT as well as the OT team.

Treat patients as appropriate in the relevant areas

Follow rehabilitation plans set by qualified therapists

Liaise closely with registered therapists to grade and adapt activities

Use initiative to maximise rehabilitation and patient experience

Work with fellow band 4 Assistant Practitioners

Work flexibly - including weekend and extended hours rotas.

Work alongside registered therapists to develop the service in line with evidence based practice

Support the team in providing an inclusive environment and culture for learning and development.

Supervise band 3 & band 2 colleagues

In addition to the below summary you need to familiarise yourself with full job description and person specification documents attached to this advert

NUH is one of the largest teaching trusts in the UK and offers excellent opportunities for training and development.

We have recently been designated the regional revision surgery centre for the east midlands.

The Physiotherapy team for elective orthopaedics has an ethos of learning, developing and maximising the potential of all staff along whilst simultaneously providing high quality patient care.



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