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Job overview

Physiotherapy Department at University Hospitals Plymouth NHT Trust is looking for a flexible, enthusiastic and motivated individual to join the Trauma and Orthopaedics team. The post holder will work alongside Physiotherapists and the multidisciplinary team within the inpatient service.

The successful applicant will be part of seven-day service who provide a quality physiotherapy service to to the the trauma and orthopaedic patients. The post holder will work closely with the current team members within set protocols to implement and progress physiotherapy treatment regimes within agreed goal parameters. Other duties may include the organisation/ running of various class-based exercise programmes with support from a Physiotherapist.

Good organisational and interpersonal skills are essential. The successful candidate will need to have demonstrable experience of working as a Physiotherapy Assistant or equivalent. ÌýProfessionalism and a positive attitude to their professional development/ willingness and ability to learn are essential.

Preference will be given to internal Trust staff, as well as ‘Priority’ and 'At Risk' status including NHS at Risk staff throughout Devon who is able to display recent relevant experience as dictated by the Person Specification.

Main duties of the job

Working under the supervision of Physiotherapist, to undertake a variety of tasks (clinical and non-clinical), to support the delivery of physiotherapy to patients within the Physiotherapy service line.

To work without direct supervision, but under the direction of Physiotherapist in the performance of specific tasks for an individual or group of patients within the orthopaedic service as part of patient’s treatment and rehabilitation programmes. To work within protocols and competencies specific to this post. To act as the first contact in specific situations.

Supervision takes the form of observation of practice, regular formal and informal training.Ìý Access to advice and support from senior physiotherapists is always available. Regular checks will be made to ensure workload is managed, clinical work and case notes are routinely evaluated.

Working for our organisation

University Hospitals Plymouth NHS TrustÌýis the largest teaching hospital trust in the South West and employ almost 10,000 staff that workÌýin 350 different roles, plus hundreds of volunteers.Ìý

We offer great opportunities for career development in a highly progressive working environment and we offer all of this in a vibrant, modern city with a historic reputation for adventure.

The Physiotherapy DepartmentÌýcan offer you a friendly and social atmosphere with a forward thinking and progressive attitude to the changing face of the NHS. If you join our department you will benefit from a well-established appraisal scheme, in-service training, encouragement with CPD and excellent senior and peer support. Clinical specialists enhance the clinical lead within the department, encouraging evidence based practice and research / audit.

We commit to giving this full consideration in each case. We encourage people from diverse backgrounds to apply for our roles, as diversity strengthens our teams. It is sometimes necessary to close vacancies before the closing date. If you have not heard from us within 4 weeks of the closing date, please assume that you have not been shortlisted.