Rotational Physiotherapist

Please see attached documents section for the full Job Description. Job Purpose: Working as an autonomous practitioner under supervision, to provide high quality patient focussed care through assessment, diagnosis, development and delivery of individual treatment programmes. To take the responsibility for own caseload, under supervision, within a defined area of service or for a particular patient type. To provide assistance in the supervision, support and education of unqualified / more junior staff and students. To participate in departmental audit in support of evidence based practice To undertake outpatient activity as appropriate within area of speciality. To contribute to our 7-day service on a rota basis dependant on specialty of work / rotation. To complete on call over a 24 hrs period / complete weekend working as appropriate to speciality Key Duties: Clinical: To undertake clinical assessment, including risk analysis, of patients presenting simple and multi-pathologies over a wide range of specialties e.g respiratory, neurology, care of the elderly. To use basic clinical reasoning skills and manual assessment techniques to establish accurate diagnosis. To use judgemental skills and comprehensive knowledge of physiotherapy treatments to formulate individual treatment programmes based on evidence of best practice. To demonstrate skill and expertise in the delivery of treatments to patients by interpretation of sensory feedback and the use of handling, manual physiotherapy techniques, exercise therapy (including the cardiac rehabilitation group) and electrotherapy. To regularly evaluate the effectiveness of the treatment plan and adjust the treatment accordingly. To use clinical knowledge to formulate a prognosis and recommend an appropriate course of action and discharge plan. To maintain comprehensive, accurate and contemporaneous treatment records including valid consent appropriate to the intervention. To ensure that patient confidentiality is maintained at all times. To participate in the Orthopaedic Weekend and Bank Holiday Discharge Service on a rostered basis To participate in the evening and weekend On Call Service, which includes advanced respiratory techniques and non-invasive ventilatory aids. This may include the treatment of children To work hours over 7 day working dependant on rotation Communication: To communicate effectively, verbally and through touch, with patients to maximise rehabilitation potential. Communication skills of persuasion, motivation, explanation and gaining informed consent will be used with a variety of patients. To assess capacity, gain valid consent and to work within a legal framework with patients who lack the capacity to consent to treatment. Barriers to effective communication will regularly be evident e.g. loss of hearing, altered perception, expressive and receptive dysphasia, visual and mental disabilities, depression, pain and fear. To use written information to reinforce understanding of the patients condition and the involvement in the treatment process. To liaise with the designated Senior Physiotherapist regarding the workload of the area. To liaise with Senior Physiotherapy staff regarding all complex cases. To liaise with medical, nursing staff and other health care professionals regarding patient care. To liaise and where appropriate advise patients, carers and relatives regarding patient care To liaise with members of the multidisciplinary team and attend Case Conferences, MDT meetings and ward rounds as appropriate. Education and Training: To be appraised by the Senior Physiotherapist on each rotation, agree personal objectives to be achieved on that rotation. To keep abreast of new developments in clinical physiotherapy and evidence based practice. To participate in all annual mandatory training. To attend in-service training To participate in training by the occasional delivery of presentations to fellow physiotherapists and other staff. To supervise assistants / more junior members of staff and students as delegated by senior staff Organisation and Management: To prioritise and manage own patient workload and that of supervised staff. Occasionally, in the absence of the Senior Physiotherapist in the specialty, to manage staff and workloads. To be aware of and adhere to National, Professional, Trust and Departmental policies and recommend changes for own work area following audit or research. To maintain a safe environment at all times for patients, visitors and staff. To ensure safe use of all mechanical and electrical equipment or orthoses and appliances used in the care of patients, providing advice to other staff and carers as needed. To act immediately to rectify any unsafe practices or environments witnessed and report adverse incidents or near misses according to Trust policy. To provide statistical information regarding own workload as required for managerial purposes To maintain HCPC registration adhering to the Standards of Conduct, Performance and Ethics To maintain own Continuing Professional Development in line with Clinical Governance and the HCPC Standards. To work within the Rules of Professional Conduct of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy. To be responsible for maintaining own competence through self directed learning and reflective practice. To assist with research, audit and service development projects.

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