Job responsibilities
Role summary
To provide a high quality,
comprehensive and specialist physiotherapy service for people with Chronic
Pain at the Walton Centre ensuring appropriate pathways of care and
communications via liaison and referral to other agencies as required.
To work as an integral
member of the Pain Medicine and Surgical
Neuromodulation Multidisciplinary Team, working closely with
colleagues to further develop the physiotherapy service within the Chronic
Pain team and the pain service at The Walton Centre. (KSF Dimensions Core 1
level 3, HWB1 Level 1, HWB6 level 3 and HWB7 level 3)HWB7 level 4 and G6
level 2)
Key
responsibilities
CLINICAL
To be
responsible for providing a specialist physiotherapy service within the pain
medicine and surgical neuromodulation service at the Walton Centre, working
in line with local policies and procedures (KSF Dimensions HWB1 level 1, HWB6
level 3 and HWB7 level 3)
To undertake
comprehensive physiotherapy assessments in the context of neuromodulation,
clinically diagnose and implement agreed treatment plans if appropriate
including the treatment of complex patients in a manner that respects
peoples privacy, dignity and individuality. (KSF Dimensions HWB1 level 1,
HWB6 level 4 and HWB7 level 4)
To provide
specialist physiotherapy advice to and confer with medical staff and other
physiotherapists on the assessment, treatment and care of patients referred
to the neuromodulation service and pain medicine services, including those
with complex needs. (KSF Dimensions HWB1 Level 1, HWB6 level 3 and HWB7 level
3)
To monitor the
appropriateness of referrals for neuromodulation, obtaining information
relevant to patient care and ensuring appropriate discharge / ongoing
care. (KSF Dimensions Core 5 level 3,
HWB6 level 4 and HWB7 level
To undertake
physiotherapy treatments, for patients with chronic pain with a broad range
of impairment, including those of complex patients, in a manner that respects
peoples privacy, dignity and individuality in an environment that is
appropriate to their physical and emotional needs at the time (KSF Dimensions
HWB1 level 1, HWB6 level 3 and HWB7 level 3)
To undertake
therapy specific / multidisciplinary and interventions open to all chronic
pain patients under the care of the Walton Centre (KSF Dimensions HWB1 level
1, HWB6 level 3 and HWB7 level 3)
Develop a
working knowledge of neuromodulation systems to ensure appropriate assessment
education and treatment planning is implemented at specific time points along
the patient pathway.
To assess and
monitor functional outcomes of neuromodulation and pain medicine treatments.
To conduct
risk assessments as appropriate during clinical assessments and treatments
(KSF Dimensions Core 3 Level 3)
To be an
active member of the MDT, and facilitate effective communication within the pain
and neuromodulation team by attending regular team meetings (KSF Dimensions
Core 1 Level 3)
To develop an
understanding and appreciation of the role of the other disciplines within
the Pain team and knowledge of the impact of their role on physiotherapy
practice (KSF Dimensions Core 1 Level 3 and Core 2 Level 3)
To play a
significant role in the effective internal and external two way communication
with patients, carers and all other Health and Social Care Professionals
regarding all aspects of patient care. (KSF Dimensions Core 1 Level 3)
To work in
collaboration with / refer to colleagues in hospital and community settings
in response to identified patient needs, ensuring effective and efficient use
of these services (KSF Dimensions Core 1 Level 3)
To provide and
receive high levels of complex information that requires empathy, tact and
reassurance, and utilise the required skills when communicating in situations
where there may be barriers to understanding (KSF Dimensions Core 1 Level 3
and Core 6 Level 2)
RESEARCH
To actively
participate in research studies of relevance to the physiotherapy and / or pain
& neuromodulation service (KSF Dimensions Core 2 Level 3 and Core 5 Level
3)
To critically
analyse relevant research in regard to clinical practice. (KSF Dimensions
Core 5 Level 3)
To contribute
to the quality of the Pain team service through standard setting and audit.
(KSF Dimensions Core 5 Level 3)
TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT
To actively
seek out clinical supervision and take responsibility for ensuring
continuation of the process (KSF Dimensions Core 2 Level 3)
To maintain
professional links with the clinical specialist and the therapy managers
regarding wider professional issues (KSF Dimensions Core 2 Level 3)
Maintain
professional links with relevant professional and charitable bodies at local
and national level through attendance at relevant meetings / conferences (KSF
Dimensions Core 2 Level 3)
To actively
participate in and where appropriate organise / lead the physiotherapy
in-service training programme (KSF Dimensions Core 2 Level 3)
To attend
relevant courses and meetings both for personal development and the
development of the Pain service through evidence based practice and to
disseminate the information obtained at such course/meetings as required
within the Pain & Neuromodulation service and physiotherapy service (KSF
Dimensions Core 1 Level 3 and Core 2 Level 3)
To be actively
involved in the organisation of seminars, study days and meetings led by the Pain &
Neuromodulation team or physiotherapy
service (KSF Dimensions Core 1 Level 3 and Core 2 Level 3)
To complete
yearly appraisals and a personal development plan (KSF Dimensions Core 2
Level 3)
To facilitate
regular training and mentoring sessions of band 5 and band 6
physiotherapists, monitoring, appraising and developing clinical skills and
professional standards (KSF Dimensions Core 1 Level 3 and Core 2 Level 3)
To contribute
to the training programme of Doctors and other Health Professionals (KSF
Dimensions Core 1 Level 3 and Core 2 Level 3)
To teach and
provide specialist advice to carers and other Health Professionals to ensure
excellent provision of patient care. (KSF Dimensions Core 1 Level 3 and Core
2 Level 3)
To provide
teaching to external agencies (including undergraduate and post graduate
teaching) / meetings as agreed with the manager (KSF Dimensions Core 1 Level
3 and Core 2 Level 3)
MANAGERIAL AND
LEADERSHIP
To provide senior
staff with specialist advice on the planning and development of the
physiotherapy service for the Trust (KSF Dimensions Core 1 Level 3 and Core 4
Level 2)
To play an
active role in assisting senior staff
in achieving the departmental objectives and promoting an open style of
management (KSF Dimensions Core 2 Level 3 and Core 5 Level 3)
To provide
clinical supervision to band 5, band 6, student and assistant
physiotherapists (KSF Dimensions Core 2 Level 3)
To actively
participate in the professional development programme of the physiotherapy
department (KSF Dimensions Core 2 Level 3 and Core 5 Level 3)
To represent
physiotherapy / therapy services / Pain & Neuromodulation team on the
management and service development committees at the Walton Centre (KSF
Dimensions Core 1 Level 3 and Core 4 Level 2)
To be
responsible for collection of statistics / records as required nationally and
departmentally and to ensure that confidentiality is maintained (KSF
Dimensions Core 5 Level 3 and Core 6 Level 2)
