Physiotherapist

Job description

Job responsibilities

Be professionally and legally responsible for all aspects of his/her own work in accordance with the CSP core standards, the Health Professions Council and the Trust clinical guidelines.

Support the senior clinicians in service delivery and be actively involved in service developments within the team.

Undertake the measurement and evaluation of his/her work and current practices through the use of evidence based projects, audit and outcome measures.

Communicate in a manner that is consistent with legislation, policies and procedures.

Undergo an annual appraisal programme, in line with local policies and procedures, ensuring the highest possible standards of care through commitment to CPD.

Participate in the appraisal scheme and be responsible for complying with his/her agreed personal development programme to meet set levels of knowledge and competencies.

Attend mandatory training and adhere to all trust policies and procedures.

Be an active member, by attendance at and participation in, the in-service training programme.

Ensure own and staff compliance with Professional, Trust and departmental standards for documentation.

Clinical

Implement therapy programmes, utilising and interpreting a range of facts relating to the patients condition and apply clinical reasoning skills to the assessment, planning and implementation of the therapy process in consultation with the patient, carer and multi-disciplinary team.

Monitor and evaluate treatment plans, maintain accurate records for all patients and manage any identified risks appropriately.

Demonstrate treatment and reasoning skills required for therapy assessment and treatment, using appropriate therapeutic models, approaches and handling techniques.

Use evidence based practice, alongside own knowledge, skills and experience; and inline with legislation, policies and procedures; to empower patients to realise and maintain their potential.

Use evidence based practice and continually develop this base of knowledge within the specialist field.

Gain valid informed consent, prior to the delivery of interventions, which must be documented and have the ability to work within a legal framework with patients who lack capacity to consent to treatment.

Involve the individual in all aspects of their treatment programme, respecting their dignity, wishes and beliefs throughout all interventions.

Utilise a range of communication skills to instruct, inform and negotiate in order to achieve active patient participation, a cohesive approach to treatment and successful case management.

Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing with other disciplines, departments and organisations e.g. MDT meetings, case conferences, discharge planning and report writing.

Take an active part in the delivery and implementation of the clinical governance agenda for the service and the department.

Managerial

Support the development of others and to assist in their knowledge and skills in practice.

Support the training of qualified and unqualified staff so that tasks can be delegated appropriately.

Support the supervision of junior staff and students within the service.

Monitor own workload and feedback, to senior staff, any team pressures as they arise.

Identify and manage risks involved in work activities and processes for self, colleagues and patients.

Embrace change within the service as improvements are implemented.

Assist in monitoring the effective implementation of systems of work in the service.

Contribute to the improvement of services.

Gather, record and safely store information / data as required.

There may be opportunities to undertake other duties and responsibilities of a similar level from time to time subject to prior agreement.

The above list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be fully comprehensive and may be amended to take account of changing circumstances or requirements following consultation with the post holder.

Where necessary relevant training in the operation of new or unfamiliar equipment, software or procedures will be provided or arranged.

WORKING RELATIONSHIPS

Blackpool Fylde & Wyre Hospitals staff

Social Services Direct

Care and Repair

Equipment helpdesk

Equipment suppliers

1. Quality

Each member of staff is required to ensure that:

1. The patient and customer is always put first
2. That in all issues, the patient/customer requirements are met and all staff contribute fully to achieving the Trust corporate goals and objectives.

1. Confidentiality

Each member of the Trusts staff is responsible for ensuring the confidentiality of any information relating to patients and for complying with all the requirements of the Data Protection Act whilst carrying out the duties of the post. Any breaches in confidentiality will be dealt with by the Trusts Disciplinary Procedure and may result in dismissal.

1. Health and Safety

Each member of the Trusts staff is responsible for ensuring that they carry out the duties of their post in accordance with all appropriate Health and Safety legislation, guidance and procedures and they do not, by any act or omission on their part, create a threat to the Health and Safety of any other person.

1. External Interests

Each member of the Trusts staff is responsible for ensuring that any external interest they have does not conflict with the duties of their posts and they must disclose the external interest if this is likely to occur, or if they are in doubt about a possible conflict of interest.

1. Mandatory Training

Each member of the Trusts staff has a statutory obligation to attend mandatory training. It is the responsibility of each member of staff to ensure that they comply with this legal requirement.

1. Flexibility

This job description is intended to act as a flexible guide to the duties of the post and therefore will require revision in consultation with the post holder to reflect the changing requirements of the post, to enable the Trust to achieve its corporate goals and objectives.

1. Physical Effort

Frequent periods of moderate physical effort for short / extended periods throughout the day moving and handling patients and equipment.

1. Mental Effort

Required to concentrate for extended periods throughout the day whilst assessing and treating patients, dealing with many different cases and difficult situations, driving. Workload is often unpredictable in nature. Clients may be difficult and / or abusive due to personality, substance abuse and staff breaking unwelcome news.

1. Working Conditions

Regularly working in unpleasant conditions and occasionally in highly unpleasant conditions unhygienic, dirty, smoky, cramped, clients with alcohol / substance abuse.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• State registration
• Degree or Diploma in Physiotherapy
• Be able to negotiate around the geographical area

Desirable

• Experience as Fieldwork Educator

Experience

Essential

• Knowledge of current best practice
• Knowledge of NHS systems
• An understanding of the principles of clinical governance
• Understanding of professional conduct and confidentiality

Desirable

• Post registration experience in a relevant clinical area
• Knowledge of relevant legislation, eligibility criteria/policies and procedures
• Previous use of computer based data collection system

SKILLS/ATTRIBUTES

Essential

• Portfolio of documented evidence of Continuing Professional Development
• Able to relate theory to clinical situations
• Able to plan and conduct assessment and intervention
• Ability to identify priorities and meet deadlines
• A knowledge and practical experience of manual handling
• Ability to work alone as well as part of a team
• Ability to work under pressure and recognise when support is required
• Developed verbal skills
• Developed written skills
• Implement judgement and analytical skills
• Ability to make independent clinical and professional decisions taking into consideration Trust/Departmental Policies/Procedures
• Flexible
• Quick thinking
• Resourceful
• Assertive
• Able to accept advice and act on it
• Able to negotiate

Desirable

• Caseload Management Skills
• Clinical planning and organisational skills
• An awareness of current NHS trends which influence service provision
• Public speaking/ presentation skills
• IT skills including word processing and e-mail

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

ARC Intermediate Care Unit

Clifton Avenue

Blackpool

FY4 4RF

Employer's website

https://www.bfwh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)