Candidates must have previous healthcare experience, as they will be responsible for assessing, implementing, and evaluating patient care needs under the indirect supervision of registered professionals. The role involves maintaining accurate patient records, adhering to Trust policies, and promoting a professional environment. Additionally, the Assistant Practitioner will participate in teamwork, communicate effectively with multidisciplinary teams, and engage in ongoing education and professional development. Weekend working is required, reflecting the Trust's commitment to providing comprehensive care.
An opportunity has arisen within the Respiratory and Pelvic Health Physiotherapy Outpatient Teams for a Band 4 physiotherapy assistant. We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic, motivated, compassionate team member to work across both our dynamic and forward thinking teams.
The post will spread across Leamington Rehab Hospital and Stratford Hospital. The physio teams comprise of Specialist Respiratory and Pelvic Health Physiotherapists and Physiotherapy assistant.
The successful candidate will be given responsibility to support a variety of rehab and education classes, manage a caseload of appropriate patients with autonomy and guidance from qualified physiotherapists.
This role comprises of both clinical and admin responsibilities.
Previous experience in a Healthcare setting is essential.
South Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust has a commitment to providing a seven day service and therefore there is a requirement to undertake weekend working.
The role of the Assistant Practitioner is to deliver a high quality, caring and compassionate patient care. The post holder will be undertake assessment, implementation and evaluation of patient care needs for a defined group of patients under the indirect supervision of a registered professional in their specialist area. The post holders are required to work as part of a team committed to delivering and improving a high standard of nursing care within South Warwickshire NHS Foundation Trust.
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Professional Values
To ensure Trust standards and values are maintained and monitored to improve the quality of care to all who come into contact with the services provided by South Warwickshire Foundation Trust.
Ensure records and documentation are maintained, kept confidential, and meets appropriate Trust standards, and in line with the Data Protection Act.
Demonstrates a positive and enthusiastic approach to their work in order to maintain high morale and motivation within the department. Promoting a professional and positive working environment.
To report any accidents or incidents via the DATIX incident reporting system and/or to an appropriate registered professional, ensuring an open and transparent culture.
To adhere to the Trusts dress code policy, maintaining a smart appearance at all times.
To adhere to the Trusts IT policies regarding e-mail and internet usage.
To ensure children and adults and protected from abuse and avoidable harm and report any safeguarding concerns in accordance with Trust policies and procedures.
Clinical Practice
Take responsibility for care and welfare of an defined caseload of patients/clients within your area of work.
Continuously assess, implement and evaluate treatment, using appropriate programmes / methods of care agreed by a registered professional.
To report to the registered professional any patient who gives cause for concern.
Never undertake anything beyond your own level of competency.
To ensure delivery of high quality care in accordance with Trust policies, procedures and guidelines.
To accurately document all care delivered to patients, maintaining confidentiality at all times.
Participate in activities to improve the quality, productivity and effectiveness of care in response to local and national policies and initiatives.
To adhere to Infection Prevention and Control policies relevant to the area of work, demonstrating an understanding of cross infection.
To support relatives as required demonstrating compassion and empathy.
Provide supervision and support to junior support and care staff as required.
Communications and Interpersonal Relationships
Welcome patients, relatives and visitors to the clinical area, providing assistance, support and information where required, identifying individual needs and utilising a range of agreed communication mediums.
Always introduce yourself in line with the Trust privacy and dignity promises and the principles of good customer service.
Communicate effectively and professionally with the multi-disciplinary team to ensure that patient care is well planned, coordinated and communicated.
Contribute to the reporting, handover and documentation of patient care maintaining confidentiality at all times.
Use the Trust information support systems and other computer systems as required by the clinical area.
Team Working
To act in a professional manner, and as a role model, at all times, leading by example to junior members of the team.
Support and cooperate with the multidisciplinary team to ensure that all statutory and Trust regulations are complied with.
Participate in research and audit as required by the multidisciplinary team to ensure standards of patient care are monitored and improved.
Education, Training and Personal Development
To ensure attendance at mandatory training sessions i.e. infection control, resuscitation and moving and handling training.
To complete the Trusts Clinical Support Worker Induction programme.
To successfully complete the Care Certificate within 12 weeks of commencing employment.
To ensure maintenance and development of individual competence knowledge and skill.
As a competent practitioner, teach and provide supervision to appropriate junior staff.
To participate in and undertake appropriate training and development activities including IT and clinical skills.
Maintain up to date knowledge of changes in policies and procedures relevant to the post.
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