Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our in-patient Orthopaedic Therapy team as an Exercise and Independence Facilitator.  This role supports the rehabilitation of patients through a range of interventions such as exercise, mobility and activities of daily living.  The post is clinically supervised by a Specialist Physiotherapist and will be an important part of the MDT.  You will be part of a friendly and supportive Orthopaedic Therapy team that comprises of Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists and Therapy Assistants.

Main duties of the job

This role supports the rehabilitation of patients through a range of interventions.  This multi-faceted role will work with ward and therapy staff to implement reablement and a move away from the more traditional bed-based care plan.

The role will work on Orthopaedic wards, with patients, nursing and therapy teams to agree a plan for activity that will help to maintain a patients mobility, encourage independence and prevent deconditioning.

The role will be working as part of the therapy team and will be hands on when implementing care  interventions such as supporting patients to get out of bed, washing and dressing and implementing a movement plan which will work on key areas for strength and conditioning.  The role will support and motivate the patients to be increase their confidence and independence.  The role will encourage and challenge where they meet resistance to change.

Working for our organisation

The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) provides hospital and integrated health and social care services to over one million people living across Greater Manchester.  Our 20,000 colleagues care for people in hospital and in the community, working across Bury, Rochdale, Oldham and Salford, to save and improve lives.

As a large NHS trust we are committed to enhancing the health of our local population by delivering consistently high standards of care and working closely with local authorities and key partners. We believe in our power and potential to make a difference and we’re always looking for people who demonstrate our three core values - care, appreciate and inspire – to join our team.

In return, we can offer you a job role with purpose and flexibility. The size and scale of the NCA means we can provide more challenge and opportunities so your career can always be moving in the right direction. By joining us you can also access a competitive benefits package, including, a fantastic annual leave allowance, flexible working opportunities and protected hours for health and wellbeing activities, helping you to achieve more personal downtime and a better work-life balance.  

Learn more about us in our Candidate Information Pack.