Physiotherapy Assistant Practitioner
1 month ago
Role Summary
Are you a motivated and dynamic Assistant Practitioner (or currently enrolled on the Assistant Practitioner training programme) looking to work in a team committed to developing individuals and delivering high quality rehabilitation to patients following elective orthopaedic surgery? If so, please read on...
About the Role
For more information on the Job Description and Responsibilities please click the link below.
More detail about the role
This is an exciting opportunity to join the Elective Orthopaedic service at the Princess Elizabeth Orthopaedic Hospital as Band 4 Therapy Assistant Practitioner.
The Royal Devon University Healthcare Trust is a welcoming Trust, focused on valuing a person’s differences and encouraging them to grow and flourish in their role in healthcare. It is set in one of the most beautiful areas of the UK with easy access to the coast and the Dartmoor national park.
This hour/week permanent position will support the Therapy teams in the assessment, diagnosis & treatment of a specified caseload within the Trauma & Orthopaedic ward and day surgery environment. There will be a clear focus on the early mobilisation and rapid discharge of patients following admission to the hospital. There may also be an opportunity to assist the OT service in the pre-operative assessment of patients.
The post holder will work alongside the therapy teams and provide close liaison with family, carers and external agencies to ensure safe and effective transfer of patient therapy from the in-patient setting to home or other services as appropriate. The aim will be to support same day discharge where possible.
The post includes regular weekend and bank holidays, long days and commitments across seven days.
This role is open to candidates who already hold the Level 5 Assistant Practitioner qualification or who are currently enrolled on the Level 5 Assistant Practitioner training programme.
If the successful candidate is currently enrolled on this training programme, they will complete limited duties, reflective of a Rehab Support Worker and be paid at band 3. (see pre-band 4 responsibilities attached). On the successful completion of the Assistant Practitioner training course, the candidate will automatically be upgraded to band 4 and their duties will then align with the Assistant Practitioner job description (attached).
Working Pattern: Between 8am and 8pm over 7 days
Interview Date: To be confirmed
For further information please contact: [Richard Edwards, Clinical Lead Physiotherapist - Orthopaedics, , an inclusive employer, the Royal Devon values diversity and is committed to creating a culture of inclusivity where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential. We believe in fostering a sense of belonging and actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities. We recognise the advantages of having a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve.
Preference will be given to staff with ‘Priority’ and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon.
The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust reserves the right to close vacancy when sufficient applications have been received.
The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust was established in April 2, bringing together the expertise of both the Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust and Northern Devon Healthcare NHS Trust.
About Us
Stretching across Northern, Eastern and Mid Devon, we have a workforce of over , staff, making us the largest employer in Devon. Our core services, which we provide to more than , people, cover more than 2, square miles across Devon, while some of our specialist services cover the whole of the peninsula, extending our reach as far as Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.
We deliver a wide range of emergency, specialist and general medical services through North Devon District Hospital and the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital (Wonford). Alongside our two acute hospitals, we provide integrated health and social care services across a variety of settings, including community inpatient hospitals, outpatient clinics, and within people’s own homes. We also offer primary care services, a range of specialist community services, and Sexual Assault Referral Centres (SARC).
Our state-of-the-art equipment, leading technologies and strong links to local universities put us at the forefront of research and innovations, enabling us to provide world-class care to our local communities.
Our values are at the heart of everything we do, click here to find out more
It has never been a more exciting time to join the Royal Devon, as you will help to shape our services as we continue along our integration journey.
Benefits
Looking after you is important to us.
We strive to help our staff create a healthy work-life balance through flexible working schemes and our family friendly policies.
If you are starting out in the NHS, you’ll start with days paid annual leave (plus bank holidays), rising to days plus bank holidays.
You will benefit from access to our own comprehensive occupational health services, including counselling, onsite wellbeing activities and groups.
We will work together to maintain a culture that develops and supports you and your team.
This might include funding for a care certificate, a degree or leadership qualifications. Or it might include days off to study, engage in CPD or rotational placements to help you hone your skills. Wherever you are heading in the NHS, we will help you get there.
Salary is not the only financial benefit
You will have access to an extensive range of staff discounts on shopping, fitness and leisure options and you can spread the cost of technology and home appliance purchases from major retailers. You will also have access to other benefits including:
National discount services such as the Blue Light Card and Health Service Discounts. Salary sacrifice options including our OFSTED rated outstanding nursery onsite at Exeter Car lease schemes. The NHS Pension scheme (one of the most generous and comprehensive in the UK). Cycle to work schemeThese are just a few of the benefits available – if the role is something you are interested in, we would love to hear from you.
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