Band 4 Therapy Assistant

Job summary We have an exciting opportunity for a Physiotherapy Assistant Practitioner in Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust to join the Therapies Department at Princess Alexandra Hospital . You will be responsible for supporting the Physiotherapy team in delivering high-quality care to elderly inpatients, working under the supervision of a qualified Physiotherapist. Using your Foundation Degree knowledge and/or equivalent experience, you will assist with the assessment, implementation, and delivery of physiotherapy programmes for patients referred to the service. You will play a key role in supporting rehabilitation, promoting patient independence, and contributing to the effective delivery of compassionate, person-centred care as part of a multidisciplinary team. Main duties of the job As a Physiotherapy Assistant Practitioner, you will be responsible for managing your own caseload of elderly care patients, providing skilled interventions in accordance with agreed clinical guidelines and escalating concerns where appropriate. You will monitor patient progress, make clinical judgements within agreed parameters, and modify treatment programmes to meet individual needs. You will contribute to effective patient management through liaison with the multidisciplinary team, maintaining accurate documentation, preparing reports, and participating in case conferences. You will also support the learning and development of junior colleagues and physiotherapy students by providing ..... full job details .....