Job responsibilities
JOB
PURPOSE
The
postholder will provide clinical support to the childrens physiotherapy
team, assisting with treatment, providing therapy under the direction of the
Physiotherapist and preparing treatments.
The role includes responsibility for housekeeping and administrative
duties. Tasks are directed by a
physiotherapist however flexibility and good communication skills will ensure
effective team working.
To undertake specific skilled
support work to aid the rehabilitation of patients.
To accept patients referred by a
physiotherapist and carry own patient caseload with responsibility for
planning and organising these treatment sessions.
Treat non-complex patients
according to set protocols and monitor patient progression.
Work both supervised and
unsupervised regularly reporting back patient progress and informing the
referring practitioner of any non-routine problems/enquiries.
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JOB
DIMENSIONS
The
jobholder will work within and an inpatient and outpatient setting.
ORGANISATIONAL
CHART -
KNOWLEDGE,
SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
Qualifications
Good general education
NVQ II or equivalent
Experience
Worked in a healthcare environment
Skills
Competent written and verbal
skills
Knowledge
Insight into therapy
rehabilitation
Personal
Attributes
Enthusiastic and self motivated
Flexible and adaptable
CORE VALUES
committed
to support the provision of rehabilitation within the clinical setting.
committed
to support and maintain high standards of rehabilitation in accordance with
LTHT guidelines and policies.
CORE
BEHAVIOURS AND SKILLS
communication
skills
CORE
KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING
An understanding of the principles
of patient centred care.
PRINCIPAL
DUTIES & AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY
Clinical
Assist the therapy staff in the
rehabilitation of patients using a range of delegated therapy treatments.
To manage the rehabilitation of
patients as delegated by the therapist.
This will involve working without direct supervision on occasions.
Support the treatment of patients
individually or in a group in a variety of settings working to set protocols
and guidelines.
To undertake skilled support work.
e.g. mobility assessments where some analysis of gait/stability is necessary
to decide on the appropriate prescription of a walking aid.
Encourage patients and their carers
in an active approach to regaining and maintaining personal
independence. This requires empathy,
sensitivity and good interpersonal skills.
Use effective communication tools,
verbal and non-verbal to communicate treatment programmes to patients who may
have barriers to understanding or communicating.
To liaise with the therapist as
necessary regarding patient care. In
particular highlighting any variations to expected outcomes from treatment
programmes you deliver.
To attend patient home visits
assisting a qualified member of staff.
When applicable liaise with all members of multidisciplinary team.
To develop skills to ensure the
safe use of equipment e.g. hoist/wheelchairs in order to facilitate patient
rehabilitation.
The working pattern may require
flexibility including seven day working and/or out of hours commitments to
ensure safe and effective service provision.
Education
and Training
Instruct patients and carers,
providing direction and guidance on a range of therapy activities as directed
by the therapist.
To attend in-service training as
required.
Upon appointment the postholder is
required to attend a period of induction which will be supplemented with on
the job training including formal teaching and supervised practice. The post holder will be required to complete
the Care Certficate.
Professional
and Managerial
As a member of the clinical team
you will be required to ensure that you implement policy and service
development changes.
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.
To participate in the staff
appraisal scheme as an appraisee and be responsible for complying with your
agreed personal development objectives to meet set competencies.
Organisational
To be responsible for the safe use
of therapy equipment by patients in your care through teaching, training and
supervision of practice.
Make accurate records of work
undertaken and keep monthly statistics as required.
To be aware of Health and Safety
aspects of your work and follow any relevant policies.
To comply with the organisational
and departmental policies and procedures.
To undertake any other duties that
might be considered appropriate by the Clinical Physiotherapy manager.
Health
and Safety/Risk Management
All
staff are responsible for working with their colleagues to maintain and
improve the quality of services provided to our patients and other service
users. This includes complying at all
times with the Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust Policies, including Health
and Safety policies, in particular by following agreed safe working
procedures, and reporting incidents using the Trust Incident Reporting
system.
Infection
Control
The
jobholder must comply at all times with the Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS
Trust Infection Control policies, in particular by practicing Universal
Infection Control Precautions. Hand hygiene must be performed before and
after contact with patients and their environment.
Equality
and Diversity
The
jobholder must comply with all policies and procedures designed to ensure
equality of employment and that services are delivered in ways that meet the
individual needs of patients and their families. No person whether they are staff, patient
or visitor should receive less favourable treatment because of their gender,
ethnic origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, religion etc.
Patient
and Public Involvement
The
Trust has a statutory duty to involve patients and public in evaluating and
planning services. All staff have a
responsibility to listen to the views of patients and to contribute to
service improvements based on patient feedback.
Training
and Personal Development Continuous Professional Development
The
jobholder must take responsibility in agreement with his/her line manager for
his/her own personal development by ensuring that Continuous Professional
Development remains a priority. The
jobholder will undertake all mandatory training required for the role.
The
post holder will be need to participate and complete the care certificate.
Respect
for Patient Confidentiality
The
jobholder should respect patient confidentiality at all times and not divulge
patient information unless sanctioned by the requirements of the role.
