Senior Physiotherapist

Job description

Job responsibilities

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.

Business responsibilities:

• Act as a positive role model.[EF1]

Maintain ethos and culture of Nimbuscare Limited.

Positively promote Nimbuscare Limited both in and out of the workplace

Adhere to Health & Safety and educate staff within your role.[EF2]

Attend educational and staff meetings as requested.

To support the introduction of new working processes to optimise quality.

To build and maintain relationships with relevant personnel.

• Apply Nimbuscare policies, standards and guidance.[EF3]

Safeguarding:

Everyone within Nimbuscare has a responsibility for, and is committed to, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of Adults-at-risk (vulnerable adults), children and young people and for ensuring that they are protected from harm.

Be fully aware of and understand your duties and responsibilities arising from the Childrens Act 2004 and Working Together to Safeguard Children 2018, in relation to child protection and safeguarding children and young people

Be fully aware of and understand your duties and responsibilities arising from the DOH Policy No Secrets (2000), and the principles of safeguarding as they apply to Adults-at-risk (vulnerable adults) in relation to your work.

Recognise the types and signs of abuse and neglect.

Ensure the Nimbuscare Safeguarding Lead is alerted to, and kept fully informed of, any concerns you may have in relation to safeguarding adults, children and young people.

Adhere to Nimbuscare and local Child Protection and Safeguarding Adult policies and procedures.[EF4]

Learning and development:

You will participate in any training programme implemented by Nimbuscare Limited as part of this employment, such training to include:

Participation in individual performance reviews, including maintaining a record of own personal and/or professional development.

Make effective use of learning opportunities within and outside the workplace

Undertake mandatory and statutory training as required.

Disseminate learning and information gained to other team members in order to share good practice and inform others about current and future developments.[EF5]

Team working:

• Understand own role and scope in the organisation and identify how this may develop over time.[EF6]

Work as an effective and responsible team member, supporting others and exploring the mechanisms to develop new ways of working.

Accept delegation from senior staff, prioritise own workload and ensure effective time management strategies are embedded in own practice.

Participate in team activities that create opportunities to improve patient care.

Contribute to the effectiveness of the team by reflecting on own and team activities and making suggestions on ways to improve and enhance the teams performance.

Confidentiality:

In the course of seeking treatment, customers entrust us with, or allow us to gather, sensitive information in relation to their health and other matters. They do so in confidence and have the right to expect that staff will respect their privacy and act appropriately.

In the performance of the duties outlined in this Job Description, you may have access to confidential information relating to customers and their carers, Nimbuscare staff and other healthcare workers. You may also have access to information relating to Nimbuscare as a business organisation. All such information from any source is to be regarded as strictly confidential.

Information relating to customers, carers, colleagues, other healthcare workers or the business of Nimbuscare may only be divulged to authorised persons in accordance with Nimbuscare policies and procedures relating to confidentiality and the protection of personal and sensitive data.

Be aware of your responsibilities under the General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR).[EF7]

Health & Safety:

You will assist in promoting and maintaining their own and others health, safety and security as defined in the Nimbuscare Health & Safety Policy, to include:

• Using personal security systems within the workplace according to guidelines
• Identifying the risks involved in work activities and undertaking such activities in a way that manages those risks.
• Making effective use of training to update knowledge and skills.
• Using appropriate infection control procedures, maintaining work areas in a tidy and safe way and free from hazards.
• Reporting potential risks identified.[EF8]

Equality and Diversity:

You will support the equality, diversity and rights of customers, carers and colleagues, to include:

• Acting in a way that recognises the importance of peoples rights, interpreting them in a way that is consistent with Nimbuscare procedures and policies, and current legislation.
• Respecting the privacy, dignity, needs and beliefs of customers, carers and colleagues.
• Behaving in a manner which is welcoming to and of the individual, is non-judgmental and respects their circumstances, feelings priorities and rights.[EF9]

Quality:

You will strive to maintain quality within Nimbuscare, and will:

• Alert other team members to issues of quality and risk.
• Assess own performance and take accountability for own actions, either directly or under supervision.
• Effectively manage own time, workload and resources.
• Work within own limitations and experience.
• Be aware of and co-operate with audit.
• Work effectively with individuals in other agencies to meet patients needs.
• Portray a professional image at all times.

Communication:

You should recognise the importance of effective communication within the team and will strive to:

• Communicate effectively with colleagues, patients and external parties
• Recognise and have awareness of peoples needs for alternative methods of communication and respond accordingly.

Other:

This job description is neither exhaustive nor exclusive and will be reviewed periodically in conjunction with you. You are required to carry out any duties that may reasonably be requested.

The job description is provided as an outline of the key tasks and responsibilities and is not

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working in a Physiotherapy role

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

Desirable

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

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

• 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.

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

Nimbuscare Limited

Gateway 1, Holgate Park Drive

Holgate

York

YO26 4GG

Employer's website

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