Physiotherapy Assistant - Band 2

Job summary

BAND 2 PHYSIOTHERAPY ASSISTANT

A fantastic opportunity has arisen to appoint a Band 2 Physiotherapy Assistant to our Therapy Team at Grantham and District Hospital, working with our experienced Physiotherapists and Occupational Therapists. The successful candidate will work across the medical wards including the emergency assessment unit (EAU), elective orthopaedic ward, and also provide support staffing for the hydrotherapy service.

The post holder will work closely with the multidisciplinary team including Occupational Therapist, medical and nursing staff. They will also be encouraged to liaise with other agencies that support patients and their families.

Our mission is to make a positive difference in patient's lives through the use of specialist and individualised therapy in partnership with the MDT, the patient and their family.

The applicant should be able to cope with the demands of a busy workload under supervision of qualified Therapist and be able to work with patients who are acutely ill.

Grantham Hospital is working towards becoming the "Orthopaedic centre of Excellence" for the region, it is the main site for elective orthopaedic surgery in Lincolnshire, and the Surgical Unit is one of the only GIRFT accredited wards in the country. There are some exciting developments across all specialties. Grantham is also the only hospital site in Lincolnshire with a hydrotherapy pool and you will be involved in provision of hydrotherapy as part of this role.

Main duties of the job

Duties will include:

• To undertake support work to aid the rehabilitation of patients.
• To accept patients referred by the Physiotherapist and continue their treatment plan under the direct supervision of the physiotherapist
• Treat patients according to set treatment protocols, monitoring progression and make minor alterations as required under the direct supervision of the Physiotherapist
• Reporting back patient progress, informing the Physiotherapist of any problems or concerns.

Please see the job description for more details of all of the duties included in this post.

The department is committed to staff development through in-service training and a competency based assessment programme.

About us

What's the hospital like?

Pilgrim Hospital is situated in beautiful countryside and serves the communities in the South Lincolnshire area. It provides all major specialties and a 24-hour major accident and emergency service.

Grantham and District Hospital serves the communities of Grantham and the local area. It provides ambulatory paediatric and accident and emergency services.

Lincoln Hospital is a thriving university city, and with the opening of the new medical school, it provides all major specialties and a 24-hour major accident and emergency service. This district general hospital serves the city of Lincoln and the North Lincolnshire area. It provides all major specialties and a 24-hour major accident and emergency service.

Louth Hospital is set on the edge of the Wolds and serves the communities of Louth and the local area. It provides a number of services, including an outpatient department, diagnostic and surgical procedures, as well as a surgical ward.

If you want to make a difference and be part of something new and exciting, we would love to hear from you. So, what are you waiting for?!

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