Physiotherapy Assistant

With support and supervision, to manage an allocated workload efficiently and effectively with regard to clinical priorities and use of time. To collect relevant patient information from a variety of sources to assist with clinical prioritisation and patient management e.g. ward handovers, observation charts, medical and nursing records. To use good communication to gain valid informed consent prior to undertaking any clinical tasks.

With support, to work within the legal framework with patients who lack the capacity to consent to treatment. To work under direct/indirect supervision and direction of qualified physiotherapists and Physiotherapy Assistant Practitioners/Senior Physiotherapy Assistants in the performance of specific tasks for individuals or groups of patients as part of treatment and rehabilitation programmes. To undertake other duties within the specialty/service. To be aware at all times of changes in the patients physical and/or psychological condition and respond appropriately.

To assist in the moving, handling and treatment of heavily dependent patients who require the use of hoists and patient handling equipment. This includes supporting and stabilising patients as part of their rehabilitation programme. To assist with holistic patient care, g. bed making, patient comfort/nutrition/hydration.

To promote and encourage independence and restoration of function. To provide a high standard of clinical care and encourage others to do likewise. To prepare the treatment area and tidy up after use including the disposal of soiled linen and cleaning of equipment, in line with Trust policy. Please see the attached job description for full details.