Physiotherapist

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job Summary:

To undertake the specialist Physiotherapy assessment and management, of a designated group of patients, within the specialty of patients within the Community Frailty Team. This will involve working with individuals, groups, carers and relevant others, providing specialist assessment and treatment in the home environment to prevent progression of Frailty.

To determine clinical need and intervention indicated. To work as an autonomous practitioner; holding responsibility for own caseload of patients with complex physical, psychological and cognitive problems.

To provide support, specialist advice and training to more junior members of staff and students. To act as a resource providing information and advice regarding patients within the Community Frailty Team.

To maintain records as an autonomous practitioner in accordance with legislation, professional and service policy. To contribute to the collection of business-related information to inform service development and priorities.

To work flexibly as a member of the department responding to relevant service needs.

Provide support to other colleagues when dealing with this group of patients.

To be responsible for a defined area of service working without direct supervision. Clinical work is not routinely evaluated; however clinical work will be evaluated in line with Primary Care and service objectives. Access and advice is available from senior professional colleagues if required.

Initiate evidence-based audit and projects to evaluate and improve clinical practice. Initiate and evaluate user involvement and where appropriate make local service changes.

Development of Physiotherapy within The Community Frailty Team.

To contribute to appropriate clinical networks which may be at a local, regional or national level.

To provide professional, competent and efficient care which meets patients health and social needs and that promotes a reduction in the number of inappropriate hospital admissions.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

To undertake a comprehensive assessment of patients, including those with diverse or complex/ multi-pathology presentations. Specialist functional assessment of cognitive, perceptual, sensory and motor skills, which may include the use of standardised testing. Use advanced clinical reasoning skills and assessment techniques, to provide an accurate treatment plan and to evaluate any intervention.

To formulate and deliver a specialist, individual, goal-orientated treatment programme based on sound knowledge of evidence-based practice and treatment options using assessment, clinical reasoning skills and knowledge of treatment e.g. treatment techniques and principles, equipment provision and other alternative options.

To maintain robust working relationships with the wider MDT including social care and voluntary sector colleagues.

To provide evidence based assessment and patient centred treatment for Frail patients which are SMART and goal focussed.

Take responsibility for organising, triaging, and prioritising own caseload in line with service and patient needs. Adapt and readjust plans as situations change or arise, ensuring timely and effective interventions. Appropriately delegate duties to other members of staff to support safe, efficient, and high-quality service delivery

Motivate and encourage patients to participate in treatment programmes and where

necessary alter treatment to maximise potential. To include families, carers and support staff

in treatment programmes.

To use a range of verbal and non-verbal communication tools to communicate effectively

with patients and relevant others. The caseload will include individuals who have difficulties

in understanding or communicating.

Work in line with the clinical guidelines of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (CSP) and the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) standards, maintaining a working knowledge of both national and local standards. Take responsibility for the quality, effectiveness, and safety of own practice

To undertake the measurement and evaluation of your work and current practices through

the use of evidence-based practice projects, audit and outcome measures individually or with

colleagues.

To provide clinical supervision and support to colleagues as required. To supervise and

educate junior staff within the workplace.

Provide safe and effective training and education on all prescribed equipment, ensuring patients, carers, and relevant professionals are confident and competent in its use.

To maintain and develop knowledge of current evidence-based practice and develop

specialist knowledge of common presentations within frailty.

To be an active member of the in-service training programme by attendance at, and

participation in, and delivery of in-service training programmes, tutorials, individual training

sessions, external courses and peer review.

To undertake as directed the collection of data for use in service evaluation, audit and

research projects.

To deputise for senior staff in their absence taking responsibility for operational management

off the team. To contribute to flexible working practices according to service needs.

The ability to recognise when a problem / issue should be escalated or referred for specialist investigation because it falls outside of the scope of the role and your professional knowledge.

Person Specification

Competencies/ Qualities/ Attributes

Essential

• Teamwork: Works effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team, demonstrating flexibility and willingness to support colleagues across urgent care, surgery, and wider clinical teams.
• Autonomy: Makes sound clinical decisions independently, drawing on professional knowledge and judgement while recognising professional boundaries.
• Time & Workload Management: Manages unpredictable and fluctuating caseloads effectively, adapting to changing priorities and using appropriate communication methods.
• Problem-Solving: Recognises when issues require escalation or referral to specialist services, ensuring safe and effective care delivery.
• Resilience and Positive Attitude: Responds to challenges constructively with a commitment to learning, improvement, and service development.
• Patient Focus: Maintains high standards of patient and stakeholder care, striving to deliver an excellent and continuously improving service.
• Results-Orientated: Works efficiently to deadlines, demonstrating motivation to achieve personal and team objectives.
• Confidentiality: Consistently adheres to organisational policies regarding confidentiality and data protection.
• Organisation and Prioritisation: Plans and prioritises workload effectively, balancing competing demands with consideration for urgency and importance.

Qualifications

Essential

• BSc/MSc in Physiotherapy (HCPC registered)
• Experience of working in a Physiotherapist role
• Communication Skills:
• Able to calmly, professionally, and efficiently identify and respond to patients and internal stakeholders needs.
• Demonstrates warmth, reassurance, and professionalism when delivering care or support.
• Skilled in signposting and referring patients appropriately to ensure they receive timely, effective interventions.
• IT Skills:
• Competent in Microsoft Office applications and confident in learning new clinical systems.
• Able to accurately input, interrogate, and manage data with strong attention to detail.
• Demonstrates understanding of data confidentiality, processes, and procedures.

Desirable

• Membership of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (CSP)
• Postgraduate training in frailty management, dementia care, falls prevention, or palliative care

Other

Essential

• Holds a valid driving licence and has access to a vehicle for work-related travel.

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

Nimbuscare Ltd

Address

Gateway 1

Holgate Park Drive

Acomb

York

YO26 4GG

Employer's website

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