Job responsibilities
The
post holder will have the opportunity to access the following rotations:
Rotation
opportunities include:
Neurology
Stroke Rehabilitation.
Acute Stroke including the
hyper-acute stroke unit.
Neurosurgery
Neuro outpatients
Complex Rehabilitation
Spines
3. JOB DIMENSIONS
To perform physiotherapeutic
assessment of patients with diverse presentations and complex physical and
psychological conditions, to provide a diagnosis and develop and deliver an
individualised treatment programme
He/She will participate in the
senior rotational scheme which involves working across a range of settings.
To be responsible for their own
continuing professional and personal development.
KNOWLEDGE,
SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
Qualifications
Degree or equivalent
Attendance on relevant post graduate
courses
Experience
At least 18 months experience
working as a physiotherapist
Working with a wide range of
professionals including medical, nursing and therapy colleagues
Skills
Ability to communicate effectively
verbally and in writing
Ability to prioritise, organise and
allocate workload
Time management skills
Knowledge
Insight into clinical specialty
e.g. thorough academic study at post graduate level or equivalent
Insight into current professional
issues and those influencing the NHS
Standards of professional practice
Personal Attributes
Professional and patient focused
Ability to work independently and
as part of a team
Flexible, adaptable, capable of
lateral thinking
Good interpersonal skills
8. CORE BEHAVIOURS AND SKILLS
Teaching skills with the ability to
use various media
Communication skills
Time management skills
Team player
Professional
Research conscious
9. CORE KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING
An understanding of the
organisational structure and working practices of this specialist area.
To have a working knowledge of
Professional Standards set by the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy, Health
Professions Council and National Standards e.g. NSFs.
9. PRINCIPAL DUTIES & AREAS OF
RESPONSIBILITY
Clinical
To be professional and legally
responsible and accountable for all aspects of your own work relating to the
assessment and treatment of patients in your care undertaking clinical duties
as an autonomous practitioner.
To undertake the comprehensive
assessment and treatment of patients including those with diverse/complex
/multi pathological presentation. This
will necessitate the use of investigative and analytical skills to formulate
an accurate diagnosis and treatment from a range of options.
Using investigative and analytical
skills to formulate individualised management and treatment plans including
the development of comprehensive discharge plans.
To accept clinical responsibility
for a designated caseload of patients and to organise this effectively and
efficiently with regard to clinical priorities and use of time.
To demonstrate dexterity,
co-ordination and palpatory skills in the assessment and manual treatment of
patients.
To develop and deliver the
physiotherapy element of the rehabilitation programme, and on occasion to
deliver some elements normally undertaken by nursing or occupational therapy
colleagues.
To be an active member of the out
of hours service.
Use a range of verbal and
non-verbal communication tools to communicate effectively with patients to
progress treatment and rehabilitation programmes. This will include patients who may have
difficulties in understanding or communicating.
Ability to work in a stressful
environment imparting information regarding poor rehabilitation prognosis on
a daily basis.
Ability to deal effectively with
emotional and/or aggressive patients and/or carers on a daily basis. This will necessitate the use of
communication skills e.g. to motivate and reassure.
Assess patient understanding of
treatment proposals, gain valid informed consent and have the knowledge to
work within a legal framework with patients who lack capacity to consent to
treatment.
To ensure a high standard of
clinical care for the patients under your management and support more junior
staff/students to do likewise.
Formulate and deliver physiotherapy
treatment programmes based on a sound knowledge of evidence based practice
and treatment options using clinical assessment, reasoning skills and
knowledge of treatment options e.g. manual physiotherapy techniques, patient
education, exercise classes, electrotherapy techniques and other alternative
options.
Represent the physiotherapy service
and /or individual patients at multi-disciplinary team meetings, to ensure
the delivery of a co-ordinated multidisciplinary service, and integration of
physiotherapy treatment. This will
include discussion of patient care, patient progress and involvement in
discharge planning.
Education and Training
To provide spontaneous and planned
advice, teaching and instruction to relatives, carers and other
professionals, to promote understanding of the aims of physiotherapy, and to
ensure a consistent approach to patient care.
To communicate effectively with
patients and carers to maximise rehabilitation potential and to ensure
understanding of their condition.
Be an active member of the
in-service training programme by attendance at, and participation in,
tutorials, individual training sessions, external courses, peer review and
reflective practice.
To contribute to the teaching of
student physiotherapists to graduate level on physiotherapeutic skills and
knowledge within core clinical areas.
Teach, assess and contribute to the
performance assessment and appraisal of junior physiotherapists and
physiotherapy assistant staff.
To provide daily support, guidance
and training to junior physiotherapists, support workers and students,
assessing, evaluating and ensuring competence.
Professional and Managerial
Maintain and develop current
knowledge of evidence based practice in the areas of each rotation,
developing knowledge of a variety of conditions and patient types.
As a senior member of the clinical
team you may be required to ensure that you implement policy and service development
changes and ensure others do likewise.
To be responsible for maintaining
own competency to practice through Continued Professional Development
activities and maintain a portfolio which reflects your own personal
development.
To communicate effectively and work
collaboratively with medical, nursing and therapy colleagues to ensure
delivery of a co-ordinated multidisciplinary service. This will include case conferences, ward
rounds and discharge planning as appropriate.
To participate in the staff
appraisal scheme as an appraise and appraiser and be responsible for
complying with your agreed personal development programmes to meet set
knowledge and competencies.
To undertake the measurement and
evaluation of your work and current practices through the use of evidence
based projects, audit and outcome measures, either individually or with
others. Make recommendations for
change as appropriate.
To demonstrate an understanding of
Clinical Governance and Risk Management and apply to work situation.
To maintain own continuing
professional development by keeping abreast of any new trends and
developments, incorporating them as necessary into your work.
In the absence of a senior staff
member to supervise more junior staff, technical instructors, assistants and
students.
To allocate individual tasks to
more junior staff and support workers as required.
Organisational
To be responsible for a designated
area of work, as agreed with the Superintendent Physiotherapist and to plan
and organise efficiently and effectively with regard to patients management
and use of time.
To decide priorities for own
workload, balancing other patient related demands.
To be responsible for the safe and
competent use of individually prescribed equipment used by patients and
general therapy equipment used by physiotherapy staff through teaching, and
supervision of practice.
To maintain accurate, comprehensive
and up-to-date documentation, in line with legal and departmental
requirements, and communicate assessment and treatment results to the
appropriate disciplines in the form of verbal/written reports/letters.
To be actively involved in the
collection of appropriate data and statistics for the use of the department.
To be aware of Health and Safety
aspects of your work and implement any policies, which may be required to
improve the safety of your work area, including your prompt recording and
reporting of accidents to senior staff, and ensuring that equipment use is
safe.
To comply with the organisational
and departmental policies and procedures and to be involved in their
reviewing as appropriate.
9.4.8 To undertake any other duties that might
be considered appropriate by the Superintendent or the Head of Physiotherapy
COMMUNICATION
& WORKING RELATIONSHIPS
Internal
Clinical Physiotherapy Manager
All grades of physiotherapy staff
Medical, nursing and AHP colleagues
Support staff
External
Physiotherapy students
University staff
Colleagues employed by other
agencies.
11. SPECIAL WORKING CONDITIONS
i) PHYSICAL EFFORT:
Frequently throughout the day there will be
a requirement to undertake moderate physical activity lasting approximately
30 60 minutes e.g. treatment sessions involving transferring, manoeuvring,
mobilising patients.
Therapeutic
treatment sessions may require this post holder to undertake moving and
handling tasks with patients on a daily basis where mechanical aids are not
practical or appropriate.
