Physiotherapy Assistant Orthopaedic Prehab

5 months ago


Port Talbot, United Kingdom Swansea Bay University Health Board Full time

An exciting opportunity has arisen to work within Swansea Bay UHB Physiotherapy department in our new Orthopaedic Prehab service. Working as a Physiotherapy assistant to deliver exercise and mobility support under the guidance of a chartered Physiotherapist. The role includes providing exercise support to patients on the Swansea Bay Orthopaedic waiting list. Supporting qualified Physiotherapists to deliver appropriate land and water based exercise classes. Additional aspects of the role could include supporting qualified Physiotherapists assessing patient’s mobility and providing in patient support to Orthopaedic elective care patients. The new SBUHB Ortho-Prehab programme is a unique service offering patients lifestyle support to help prepare for their elective knee and hip replacement surgery. Appropriate patients will be offered exercise classes including circuits and hydrotherapy. The support service will be part of a holistic support service including diet, pain management, and home support.
- To work within the physiotherapy Ortho Prehab team and assist in the delivery of the physiotherapy service to patients, with or without direct supervision of the physiotherapist, within all areas of the physiotherapy service.
- To support a qualified Physiotherapist deliver a range of land based and water exercise classes across different SBUHB sites
- To support a qualified Physiotherapist with walking aid and mobility assessments and provision of suitable aids
- To undertake agreed treatment programmes with individual clients/patients following assessment by a physiotherapist.
- To maintain clinical records and report accurately to others
- To undertake aspects of assessment and delivery of exercise groups within agreed parameters, following assessment by the physiotherapist.
- Assist qualified clinicians with any MSK interventions delivered in mostly out-patient setting, but also some in patient or community settings.
- To show basic IT understanding and support patients with completion of electronic outcomes within clinics.
- To carry out all administrative duties, in relation to departmental needs and maintenance of records (paper and electronic) and statistical information.
- Comply with departmental policies and procedures to ensure smooth running of the service and to communicate any problems or discrepancies to the line manager immediately
- Undertake any other duties as requested by the Supervising Physiotherapist/Head of Service.

We believe staff are our best asset and we want you to be happy and confident about starting your career here in Swansea Bay University Health Board.

As one of the biggest healthcare groups in the UK we can offer a wealth of professional training and development opportunities in an innovative, forward-thinking organisation.

You might be a nurse or doctor, maybe you specialise in a health science/therapy or can offer skills in one of our support services - we have a job for you.

There are also apprenticeships, work placements and volunteering roles available.

Our values - Caring For Each Other, Working Together and Always Improving, show that our commitment to equality is at the heart of everything we do.

If you want excellent career and training opportunities while living on the doorstep of some of Europe's most spectacular scenery, with all the benefits of a thriving and cosmopolitan city - look no further.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply



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