Senior Physiotherapist

Job responsibilities

JOB DESCRIPTION

SENIOR (A) PHYSIOTHERAPIST

ORGANISATION RESPONSIBILITIES:

Reports to: Physiotherapy Manager

Physiotherapy Deputy Manager

Liaises with: Students/parents/carers

Residential and Educational staff

Allied Health Professionals

National Lead for Healthcare

Registered Nurses / GP

External Agencies

Line Manage: Junior Therapists and Therapy Assistants

MAIN PURPOSE OF JOB:

To work as an integral member of the Physiotherapy team, delivering high quality therapeutic interventions to promote students learning and supporting their health and wellbeing. To supervise, support and line manage other members of the physiotherapy team and take an active role in the Senior Physiotherapist team.

Working Pattern

Part time post = 27 hours over 39 Weeks (example 3 x days at 8-5)

PRIMARY TASKS:

1. To assess, plan, implement and evaluate physiotherapy programmes to ensure students ongoing health and wellbeing, improve the outcomes for students and promote students learning. Ensuring interventions are safe, effective and meeting individuals needs.

2. To work with students, carers and members of the multi-disciplinary team to integrate therapy programmes into learning or other activities wherever possible. This include working in diverse environments including the Aquatic Therapy pool, fitness suite, rebound therapy room and educational groups etc. and supporting junior staff to achieve this.

3. To be responsible for the ongoing management of your own caseload and quality assuring practice.

4. To oversee the work of Junior Physiotherapists and provide on-going line management and supervision for junior Physiotherapists, Physiotherapy students and Physiotherapy Assistants, in line with college and professional policies and standards, assessing and evaluating competence when required.

5. To deputise for Lead Therapist/Physiotherapy Manager/Deputy Manager as required, including supporting the development of new provisions.

6. To work as part of the National Star multi-disciplinary assessment team to complete complex assessments.

7. To keep accurate and timely records in accordance with college and professional legislation, protocols and guidelines.

8. To comply with all National Star policies and procedures and professional codes of practice as defined by the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (CSP) and Heath and Care Professions Council (HCPC).

9. To contribute to the identification and organisation of CPD for yourself, the Physiotherapy team, individual staff you line manage.

10. To communicate information in an understandable format for students, their carers, members of the multi-disciplinary team and outside agencies.

11. To create, maintain and enhance productive working relationships with: students, the multi-disciplinary team, internal and external agencies, voluntary organisations and families and carers.

12. To participate in the National Star self-assessment processes and the review of organisational policies and procedures as required.

13. To undertake other duties that may be within the scope of the role function.

SAFEGUARDING

National Star takes seriously its responsibility for safeguarding and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of adults at risk and children. Therefore, we require that all staff share this and act accordingly by applying organisation policy and procedure and attending annual safeguarding training.

Equality & Diversity

Through personal example and clear action demonstrate commitment to equality and diversity ensuring equality of access and treatment in employment and service delivery to all.

Health & Safety

Promote National Stars Health and Safety at Work Policy and Procedure and ensure these are implemented effectively within the department.

This job description sets out a summary of key features of the role. It is not intended to be exhaustive and will be reviewed periodically to ensure it remains appropriate to the role.

Qualifications

Essential

• BSc Physiotherapy
• HCPC Registered
• Member of CSP

Desirable

• Clinical supervision
• Teaching, coaching, mentoring

Experience

Essential

• 4 + years post-qualification experience in relevant field
• Effective Management of own work load and client group
• Support and guidance to junior therapists or therapy assistants
• Keeping written and electronic records of therapeutic interventions
• Involvement in service development
• MDT working

Desirable

• Post registration specialist experience in relevant areas such as
• . Paediatrics
• . Respiratory
• . Rehabilitation
• . Neurology
• . Special needs
• Line management
• Familiarity with residential and/or educational settings
• Training staff

Knowledge and skills

Essential

• Specialist knowledge and skills in topics related to scope of practice
• Ability to autonomously assess, plan, implement and evaluate therapy programmes
• Ability to manage diverse, complex therapeutic interventions to meet the needs of clients with complex physical difficulties
• Ability to prioritise interventions for caseloads
• Ability to be proactive and creative as a practitioner

Desirable

• Knowledge of Quality Assurance systems and processes
• Competencies in
• . Moving and Handling
• . Risk Assessment
• . Use of IT equipment
• . Organising and
• . Developing Group Therapies
• . Lateral Thinking
• . Motivation Techniques

Personal

Essential

• Good team player
• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written)
• Punctual, reliable and organised
• Positive and proactive
• Practical and creative problem solver
• Flexible and adaptable
• Able to work under pressure
• Physically fit to meet the requirements of the role.
• Commitment to Equality & Diversity Support the ethos of National Star & be fit to work with adults at risk and children.

Other

Essential

• Able to meet the travel requirements of the post
• IT literate, able to use Microsoft Office including Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Commitment to Equality & Diversity Support the ethos of National Star & be fit to work with vulnerable adults and children

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).