Physiotherapist

Job responsibilities

RESPONSIBILITIES

To contribute to the referral process and assess the appropriateness of referrals for physiotherapy services.

Manage a caseload of patients within in patients and outpatient services

To provide a specialist service through carrying a caseload requiring specialist skills as an autonomous practitioner, with responsibility for implementing the physiotherapy process in an effective and efficient manner.

To manage own case load through planning, prioritising and carrying out clinical activities within effective timescales, being adaptable as patients circumstances and clinical presentation change; demonstrating effective caseload and time management skills.

To co-ordinate the care across a team approach, leading the design of the care plan and allocation/delegation of work.

To select, carryout and analyse assessments and interventions analysing complex information from a range of resources.

To use own judgement and analyse assessment information from a range of sources and situations which can include contributing to diagnostic assessments as part of the multi-disciplinary team.

To select, carry out and analyse standardised and non-standardised assessments which are specialist to the clinical area as clinically indicated which support identifying the clients needs.

Support clients with their families/carers to identify their goals through assessment and analysis of physical, psychological, cognitive, emotional, environmental and social factors within their clinical presentation; devising, writing and evaluating clients physiotherapy therapy plans.

To use own judgement and analyse assessment information from a range of sources and situations in order to develop specialist programmes to meet individual clients needs.

To actively engage clients and their carers/families in the therapeutic process, using a range of communication styles and approaches which support them to take responsibility for decision making and goal setting.

To independently plan, organise, lead and evaluate individual and group treatment sessions.

To participate in joint assessment and multidisciplinary work; joint working with other non-hospice Occupational Therapy staff, and staff from other disciplines,

To carry out assessment and treatment, responding to the individuals needs within that context.

To utilise and develop a range of interventions in order to facilitate the clients optimum level of function and independence.

To identify clinical risks related to the clients occupations in the context of their condition and environment; identifying risk management and positive risk taking strategies as part of the multi-disciplinary team.

To apply the principles of legislative considerations relevant to clinical speciality into own practice through clinical supervision for example Child Protection and Protection of Vulnerable Adults, Deprivation of Liberty Standards and Mental Health Act.

To work independently or alongside staff of other disciplines in the hospice, considering and arranging when joint working or more specialist expertise is required to support the clients care.

To apply the available evidence base to clinical practice, to monitor outcomes, evaluate and adapt interventions accordingly.

To formulate and write clinical records and reports for multidisciplinary teams, for contribution to multi-disciplinary care planning, and to participate in and give professional advice to review meetings/case conferences.

To work with primary and secondary statutory colleagues and others in identifying and recommending appropriate care and support.

To demonstrate the safe and effective use of equipment to families and other carers as appropriate within own competencies.

To form professional relationships with clients, who often exhibit challenging behaviour and unpredictable changes in circumstances. Communicate with them in a way that respects their views, autonomy and culture. Be flexible and adaptable with plans, and change plans appropriately to accommodate change.

• Work flexibly and creatively to develop the service to meet the needs of patients and carers, organising a variety of person-centred activities, experiences and engagement that meets their needs and supports both their physical and mental well-being

To inspire and motivate others by being a positive and professional role model to the Wellbeing Hwb team and volunteers

Maintain own professional development

Accountable for efficient and effective system of patient referral and service access

Responsible for completion and maintenance of accurate and comprehensive patient records in accordance with GDPR and patient confidentiality

• Attend multi-disciplinary team meetings, reviewing patient needs and progress, and adapting provision accordingly
• Maintain accurate and organised records of activities, attendance, evaluations and feedback
• Liaise with other hospice departments when organising activities and events
• Attend and contribute to staff meetings
• Collate and evaluate data to provide evidence of productivity, outcomes and quality.
• Develop and contribute to policies and procedures
• Develop and deliver specialist education and training to other professionals / colleagues, including manual handling training as a manual handling champion.
• Mentor and support students ensuring appropriate training and supervision delivered safely and effectively
• Participate in service review in order to drive service improvement.
• Be accountable for professional decision making
• Support the development of all staff and volunteers within area of responsibility
• Appropriately admit and discharge patients from caseload and refer to other services if required
• Be accountable for reporting any risks or challenges to line manager

KEY RELATIONSHIPS

• Matron
• Clinical Team
• Wellbeing Hwb Team
• Ward and Deputy Ward Sister
• Ward Clerk
• Volunteer Co-ordinator
• Volunteers
• Allied Health Professionals
• All Heads of Departments

Specialist Palliative Care Team Members

• Primary Care Providers
• Educational Providers
• Secondary Care Providers

GOVERNANCE

• Ensure the equality, diversity and rights of patients are promoted and maintained in all areas and in line with hospice policies
• To provide reports as agreed with the Matron to make recommendations for and to lead agreed change in service provision.
• To ensure development of staff is in line with the team, departmental and organisational objectives.
• To ensure safe and secure management of information within the department and information management policy.
• To participate in development of policy documents/protocols/procedures etc. and to ensure implementation as appropriate.
• To ensure awareness of responsibilities regarding duty of candour and reporting poor practice.

AUDIT AND RESEARCH

• To be an active member of the research development group suggesting and supporting research initiatives within the hospice.
• Work in partnership with the Wellbeing Hwb team to develop appropriate tools to monitor effectiveness of services and areas of special interest in care provision at the hospice
• Solicit feedback and evaluate success of activities and use feedback to improve future programs and services
• Lead in the completion of service audits in an appropriate and timely manner, feeding back to colleagues and making recommendations for improvements
• To present findings of research and audit to a variety of professional groups as appropriate to maintain the profile of the service within the wider health community.

EDUCATION AND DEVELOPMENT

• Work collaboratively with the education team across all departments to develop and deliver education and training as necessary
• In collaboration with the education team, participate in staff induction, professional development needs, education and training programmes
• Ensure own compliance and assist in ensuring other staff members comply with the requirements of mandatory training and continuing professional development.
• To provide mentorship, supervision and support to newly appointed staff as necessary.

Form a network with colleagues at other hospices and the local community to share and develop best practice

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working with people with life limiting conditions
• Experience of working within and MDT
• Able to maintain accurate patient records in line with holistic needs, assessments and care plans
• Excellent core physiotherapist assessment and treatment skills
• Ability to teach and coach patients, carers and colleagues
• Caseload management skills
• Ability to reflect and adapt practice to suit individual needs
• Professional degree in physiotherapy
• Registration with appropriate professional body
• Compassionate
• Motivated and enthusiastic
• Excellent communication skills
• Experience of mentoring physiotherapy students
• Teamworking skills
• Confidential
• Data protection
• Health and Safety
• To complete all mandatory training

Desirable

• Implementing evidenced based practice
• Leadership experience
• Experience of mentoring other staff as appropriate
• Experience of advanced care planning
• Proven experience of developing and delivering therapeutic groups
• Clinical governance and service improvement expertise
• Motivated and enthusiastic

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Have the ability to work alone as well as being part of a large multidisciplinary team
• Able to work under pressure and to tight deadlines
• Have strong organisational skills and attention to detail
• To be patient, kind, positive and enthusiastic
• DBS disclosure
• Adhere to all hospice policies and procedures
• Work autonomously but within a team
• Maintain professionalism at all times

Desirable

• Welsh speaker
• Willingness to undergo further training

Qualifications

Essential

• Professional degree in physiotherapy

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Able to document clearly and accurately
• Ability to adapt to changing workload
• Good IT skills

Desirable

• Knowledge and understanding of the work of volunteers

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).