Physiotherapist

Job description

Job responsibilities

Responsible to: Head of Therapies

Purpose of Job:

To provide a physiotherapy service to service users within our homes, undertaking all aspects of clinical duties as an autonomous practitioner with responsibility for caseload working without direct supervision.

Main Responsibilities:

1. Responsible for the assessment, treatment and management of Service Users with complex or difficult presentations that require sensitivity for successful intervention. To show an understanding of risks involved and ensure a high standard of care.

2. Contribute to the clinical diagnosis and determine appropriate and individualised physiotherapy treatment.

3. Liaise with all members of the multi-disciplinary team and attend relevant case reviews. Maintain good communication and working arrangements with Primary Care Trusts and other agencies.

4. Efficiently manage own clinical caseload within timescales and clinical priority seeking advice and support from senior staff where appropriate.

5. To be professionally and legally accountable for all aspects of the work in accordance with the Chartered Physiotherapists Code of Practice.

6. Ensure that valid consent is agreed with the Service Users working within the legal framework. This involves a full explanation of the outcome of the assessment and evaluating the Service Users understanding of the proposed treatment options and then agreeing treatment plans and goals.

7. The postholder must identify potential and actual stressful, upsetting or emotional situations and manage them in an empathetic manner. Communication is frequently with Service Users who have complex emotional, physical and psychological conditions and the postholder required mental effort and concentration to be responsive to unpredictable Service User demands.

8. Responsible for all treatment records, correspondence and reports relating to individual patient caseload in accordance with Fieldbay documentation standards, ensuring these are regularly reviewed and revised as appropriate.

9. Provide specialised advice, either spontaneous or planned, teaching and instruction to relatives, carers and other professionals, to promote the aims of physiotherapy and to ensure a consistent approach to patient care.

10. Responsible for ensuring Continuing Professional Development and maintenance of a portfolio, which reflects development of specialist skills and knowledge.

11. Undertake measurement and evaluation of work and current practice through audit and outcome measures. Make recommendations for change, as appropriate, and incorporate as necessary into individual work.

12. Demonstrate a sound understanding of Clinical Governance and Risk Management.

13. Ensuring that equipment is used safely.

14. Comply with Fieldbay Policies and Procedures, and contribute in reviewing and updating, as appropriate.

15. Undertake any necessary skills training, professional updates and mandatory training as appropriate to the post and as directed.

16. Examines medical reports and assesses patient to determine the condition of muscles, nerves or joints in need of treatment;

17. Writes up patients case notes and reports, maintains their records and manages caseload;

18. Plans and undertakes therapy to improve circulation, restore joint mobility, strengthen muscles and reduce pain;

19. Explains treatment to and instructs patient in posture and other exercises and adapts treatment as necessary;

20. Offers advice and education on how to avoid injury and promote patients future health and well-being;

21. Supervises physiotherapy assistants;

22. Monitors patients progress and liaises with others concerned with the treatment and rehabilitation of patient, and refers patients requiring other specific medical attention.

Fieldbay is committed to providing professional, respectful and quality care, whilst maintaining exceptional standards to ensure residents enjoy the highest quality of life. All employees are required to:

Make a difference to the lives of older people and adults with a disability. Service Users will be encouraged to maintain independence and choice in a homely environment.

Show courtesy and respect to service users and relatives and retain the confidentiality of service users and their families at all times.

Greet visitors in a friendly, courteous and efficient manner and promote Fieldbay and the post-holders home in particular, positively in the local community.

Maintain good working relations with all colleagues at all times. In order that the company may maintain a positive environment, employees are required not to engage in or permit any fellow employee to engage in any unlawful discrimination against employees, residents or relatives.

Attend and participate in training sessions and staff and relatives meetings as and when required.

Be aware of and at all times comply with all company rules, policies and procedures, including the statutory requirements of the Health and Safety at Work Act, Care Standards Act and the relevant Regulations.

• This job description indicates the main duties and responsibilities of the post. It is not intended as a complete list and may be subject to review periodically.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Successfully completed your degree and registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)

Desirable

• Degree Level

Experience

Essential

• Physiotherapist who has worked with MDT to deliver high quality therapy to service users with complex needs due to mental health conditions, brain injury, neurological disorders and learning disabilities.
• A varied caseload and freedom to work in a person centred way will be suitable for Physios with a wide range of experience, however we will be happy to support newly qualified Physios with in house training and mentorship as well.

Desirable

• Experience of complex needs due to mental health conditions, brain injury, neurological disorders and learning disabilities.

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).

Employer details

Employer name

ivolve Care & Support

Address

St. Saviours Nursing Home

Splott Road

Cardiff

CF24 2BY

Employer's website

https://ivolve.care/ (Opens in a new tab)