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Physiotherapy Assistant
3 weeks ago
1. To assess case simple patients independently. Formulate treatment plans, advise on rehabilitation potential and discharge options. 2.
To be responsible for assessing the medical fitness of patients before commencing treatment and to communicate immediately with an appropriate professional any change in patients status or other observations about patient behaviour, ability and response to therapeutic intervention. 3. To assist the Physiotherapists with complex patient assessment, treatment and management, and patients that require more than one person to treat or mobilise. 4.
To supervise and progress patient exercise regimes and treatment programmes including passive mobilisation techniques and stretches. 5. To prioritise the daily ward caseload, decide on case complex/case simple and communicate this information to the coordinator and cluster team. 6.
To participate in ward multidisciplinary team meetings, case conferences and board rounds to facilitate discharge planning. 7. To communicate effectively and regularly with the patient, family, carers and members of the multi disciplinary team. 8.
To work closely with the Occupational Therapy Team completing joint assessments and discharge planning. 9. To advise members of patients families, carers and nursing staff in correct manual handling procedures in relation to specific patients in your care. 10.
To be competent in assessing for and issuing basic equipment to facilitate activities of daily living and mobility. Monitor and maintain ward stock levels 11. To be involved where necessary with the washing, dressing and cleaning of patients if in association with treatment. 12.
To communicate effectively with the patients in an effort to encourage and motivate them towards their therapeutic goals. 13. To carry out general clerical, administrative and department duties in support of clinical work and at the direction of the Therapists. 14.
To participate in training programmes, journal club, supervision and to take every opportunity to learn and develop skills, knowledge and competencies which will enhance both personal and professional development. 15. To train and support less experienced staff and students as required in order to facilitate their development and completion of competencies. 16.
To participate in the mobility weekend working (approx. 1 weekend a month but may change depending on service needs and staffing levels) To work contracted hours over 7 days
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Physiotherapy Assistant
2 months ago
Swindon, United Kingdom Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Full timeTo assist the Physiotherapy team across the medical and surgical wards of the Great Western Hospital to ensure patients remain as independent as possible and to assist with timely discharges with the rest of the MDT.
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Physiotherapy Assistant
3 weeks ago
Swindon, United Kingdom Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Full timeFixed term contract for 9 months Band 2 (£22,383 per annum) or Band 3 (£22,816 to £24,336 per annum) depending on experience We are looking for an Assistant Physiotherapist to assist the Physiotherapy team across the acute medical and surgical wards of the Great Western Hospital. You will ensure patients remain as independent as possible, and assist...
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Physiotherapy Assistant
2 months ago
Swindon, United Kingdom Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Full timeWe are looking for a caring assistant to join our physiotherapy team. The job involves helping run classes, individual sessions with patients as well as administrative and cleaning duties. You will be required to be flexible and adapt to the changing requirements of the department. The role will be based across two or three sites across Swindon. You will...
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Physiotherapy Assistant
5 days ago
Swindon, Swindon, United Kingdom Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Full timeFixed term contract for 9 monthsBand 2 (£22,383 per annum) or Band 3 (£22,816 to £24,336 per annum) depending on experienceWe are looking for an Assistant Physiotherapist to assist the Physiotherapy team across the acute medical and surgical wards of the Great Western Hospital. You will ensure patients remain as independent as possible, and assist with...
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Physiotherapy Assistant
5 days ago
Swindon, Swindon, United Kingdom Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Full timeJob Title: Physiotherapy Assistant Company: Great Western Hospital The Acute Physiotherapy Team at The Great Western Hospital is seeking an experienced assistant to provide early rehabilitation to patients across medical and surgical wards. The role aims to prevent hospital-acquired deconditioning, optimize independence, and reduce care burden upon...
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Physiotherapy Assistant
2 months ago
Swindon, United Kingdom Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Full timeWe are looking for a caring assistant to join our physiotherapy team. The job involves helping run classes, individual sessions with patients as well as administrative and cleaning duties. You will be required to be flexible and adapt to the changing requirements of the department. The role will be based across two or three sites across Swindon. You will...
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Physiotherapy Assistant
5 days ago
Swindon, Swindon, United Kingdom Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Full timeWe are looking for a caring assistant to join our physiotherapy team. The job involves helping run classes, individual sessions with patients as well as administrative and cleaning duties. You will be required to be flexible and adapt to the changing requirements of the department. The role will be based across two or three sites across Swindon. You will...
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Physiotherapy Assistant
3 weeks ago
Swindon, United Kingdom Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Full timePrevious applicants need not apply. The Acute Physiotherapy Team are looking for an experienced assistant to work across the medical and surgical wards at The Great Western Hospital to provide early rehabilitation to prevent hospital acquired deconditioning and optimise independence to reduce care burden on discharge. We cover a varied caseload allowing...
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Physiotherapy Assistant
3 weeks ago
Swindon, United Kingdom Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Full timeThe Acute Physiotherapy Team are looking for an experienced assistant to work across the medical and surgical wards at The Great Western Hospital to provide early rehabilitation to prevent hospital acquired deconditioning and optimise independence to reduce care burden on discharge. We cover a varied caseload allowing exciting opportunities to gain a wealth...
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Physiotherapy Assistant
5 days ago
Swindon, Swindon, United Kingdom Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Full timeThe Acute Physiotherapy Team are looking for an experienced assistant to work across the medical and surgical wards at The Great Western Hospital to provide early rehabilitation to prevent hospital acquired deconditioning and optimise independence to reduce care burden on discharge.We cover a varied caseload allowing exciting opportunities to gain a wealth...
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Physiotherapy Assistant
3 weeks ago
Swindon, United Kingdom Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Full timeJob summary Previous applicants need not apply. The Acute Physiotherapy Team are looking for an experienced assistant to work across the medical and surgical wards at The Great Western Hospital to provide early rehabilitation to prevent hospital acquired deconditioning and optimise independence to reduce care burden on discharge . We cover a varied...
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Physiotherapy Assistant
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Physiotherapy Assistant
2 months ago
Swindon, United Kingdom Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Full timeTo provide high quality care, timely intervention and assist with early discharge planning. To be responsible for assessing the medical fitness of patients before commencing treatment and to communicate immediately with an appropriate professional any change in patients status or other observations about patient behaviour, ability and response to therapeutic...
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Physiotherapy Assistant
5 days ago
Swindon, Swindon, United Kingdom Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Full timeTo provide high quality care, timely intervention and assist with early discharge planning. To be responsible for assessing the medical fitness of patients before commencing treatment and to communicate immediately with an appropriate professional any change in patients status or other observations about patient behaviour, ability and response to therapeutic...
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Physiotherapy Assistant
3 weeks ago
Swindon, United Kingdom Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Full timeTo assess case simple patients independently. Formulate treatment plans, advise on rehabilitation potential and discharge options. To be responsible for assessing the medical fitness of patients before commencing treatment and to communicate immediately with an appropriate professional any change in patients status or other observations about patient...
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Physiotherapy Assistant
5 days ago
Swindon, Swindon, United Kingdom Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Full timeTo assess case simple patients independently. Formulate treatment plans, advise on rehabilitation potential and discharge options. To be responsible for assessing the medical fitness of patients before commencing treatment and to communicate immediately with an appropriate professional any change in patients status or other observations about patient...
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Physiotherapy Assistant
5 days ago
Swindon, Swindon, United Kingdom Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Full time1. To assess case simple patients independently. Formulate treatment plans, advise on rehabilitation potential and discharge options. 2.To be responsible for assessing the medical fitness of patients before commencing treatment and to communicate immediately with an appropriate professional any change in patients status or other observations about patient...
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