Job responsibilities
Clinical Responsibilities
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Provide
high quality, evidence-based physiotherapy provision for children and young
people, in partnership with other members of the multi-disciplinary team
services in rehabilitation, step down and short break services.
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Undertake
specialist physiotherapy assessments of children with a range of needs
including highly complex needs.
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To assess
for, plan, deliver and evaluate physiotherapy interventions for children using
facilities available both on and off The Childrens Trust site.
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To
produce functional and participation-based goals in collaboration with the
child / young person, family, and MDT.
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To devise
suitable individual physiotherapy and 24-hour postural management advice for
each child in collaboration with their parents, and the MDT. These will be
monitored/ evaluated and adjusted appropriately according to the needs of the
child.
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To work
collaboratively with families to maximise engagement in therapy sessions,
support management of their childs needs and promote confidence in meeting
their childs needs.
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To assess
for, and organise provision of, necessary therapy equipment and/or orthotics.
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To work
closely with all members of the MDT and the child and family to provide a fully
integrated approach to the overall management of the child.
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To
support the implementation of specific respiratory physiotherapy programmes and
plans with the support of highly specialist physiotherapy staff.
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To liaise
with all appropriate medical staff whether employed by The Childrens Trust,
visiting consultants or at off-site clinics. To attend clinics / grand rounds
as required.
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To work
collaboratively and openly with professional colleagues in other services to
facilitate the admission and transition process.
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To take
on the role of Coordinating Therapist following team discussion or as requested
by the Head of Rehabilitation Therapies in accordance with the profile
description.
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To keep
appropriate and accurate intervention records which fulfil legal, professional
and the requirements of The Childrens Trust.
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To
contribute to child related reports as required and assist with the collation
of these as required in a timely manner.
o To provide clinical cover across the
service during episodes of staff shortage/heavy workload to ensure effective
service delivery.
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Work
flexibly in terms of hours if required for service delivery.
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To
undertake other or additional duties that are within your skills and abilities,
as the organisation may reasonably require from time to time.
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Work
collaboratively with the community and inpatient rehabilitation therapy teams
to deliver timely assessments, goal setting, treatment planning, intensive
therapy and meaningful outcomes for children and young people.
o Provide effective, timely and concise information to inform
childrens progress reporting, discharge planning and transfer of input to
local community services.
Communication
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Communicate
effectively with children/young people, applying the principles of consistent
communication.
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Facilitate
effective communication with families and members of the Multidisciplinary
Team.
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Recognise
barriers to effective communication and be able to reduce these as appropriate.
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Attend
and contribute to Multidisciplinary Team meetings, to discuss individual
children/ young people and service in general, as required e.g. reviews, case
conferences, parents evenings, clinics, etc.
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Maintain
clear and concise documents and records, in accordance with The Childrens
Trust Policy.
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Ensure
documents are managed confidentially at all times.
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Manage
informal complaints, in line with The Childrens Trust polices and contribute
to the resolution of written complaints, and as they occur taking immediate
action where necessary.
Management of Self and Others
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Provide
support and supervision for junior team members and students, within area of
responsibility, providing direction, motivation, and support to achieve key
objectives.
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Participate
in the annual Performance Development Review and monthly supervision sessions,
as required by The Childrens Trust, both as Appraiser and Appraise.
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Manage
time effectively, prioritising, and delegating work appropriately and as
required.
Governance
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Read and
implement all policies, procedures, and risk assessments, pertinent to working
practice and keep up to date with changes as and when they occur.
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Critically
evaluate practice through clinical audits and by appraisal of the information
gained, in combination with current knowledge of evidence-based practice;
identify opportunities for service improvement and development, with support
from Highly Specialist Therapists/ Heads of Therapy.
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Continue
the audit cycle, by evaluating any changes implemented as a result. This should
include the adoption of evidence informed practice, the trial of emerging
interventions and the cessation of interventions, where evidence is
insufficient and other approaches are indicated.
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Recognise
and critically appraise situations where the effectiveness, efficiency and
quality of the service are compromised and take appropriate action to resolve
the situation, with support from Highly Specialist Therapists/ Heads of
Therapy.
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Critically
reflect on own performance and that of other staff; and use this evaluation to
enhance the effectiveness, efficiency, and quality of future practice.
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Undergo
The Childrens Trust Risk Assessor training, in order that all activities are
risk assessed and documented in the most appropriate format. Ensure that
detailed risk assessments are completed, as required.
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Actively
participate in local clinical governance activities.
Career Long Learning, Education and
Research
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Undertake
all mandatory training, in line with The Childrens Trust policy.
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Advance
personal knowledge, understanding and skills in line with identified learning
needs, by making appropriate use of a variety of learning and development
resources and opportunities, e.g. by attending courses/ lectures, contact and
involvement with relevant special interest groups and visiting other
departments/ organisations and by conducting Literature Reviews.
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Prepare
appropriately for Performance Development Reviews, identifying learning
objectives and setting targets; identify opportunities for professional
development in order to meet continuing professional development requirements.
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Participate
in in-service competency training programmes and teaching sessions, as
appropriate.
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Contribute
to service development projects in line with departmental and organisational
priorities.
Limits
of Authority and Problem Solving
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Make
day-to-day decisions regarding physiotherapy requirements for children and
young people, based on case load, including recommendations for specialist
equipment.
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Responsible
for day-to-day time management and prioritisation of workload, taking into
account the needs of the whole service.
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Monthly
formal supervision.
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Provides
formal supervision monthly to junior Therapists and/or Multidisciplinary
Technicians.
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Supporting
the Physiotherapy Team and house-based multi-disciplinary team in delivery of
an effective service.
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Any other
duties as required.
Health
and Safey
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Adheres
to all Health and Safety guidelines, principles, and regulations to perform
your role and comply with The Childrens Trust policies and procedures.
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Provide
evidence of all vaccinations (or medical exemption) required for the post.
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Adhere to
manual handling procedures and complete mandatory manual handling training.
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Promotes
the health and safety of others.
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Uses the
incident reporting and risk assessment system (IRAR), to identify and report
risks and incidents/actions if directed.
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Responsible
for identifying and mitigating risk within the work environment.
Wellbeing
and Emotional Resilience
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Maintains
a positive approach and outlook when dealing with change and overcoming
challenges and problems.
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Recognises
own limitations, develops realistic goals, and uses support network resource
when or if necessary.
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Treats
challenges and problems as a learning experience.
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Remains
organised and focused when under pressure.
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Responds
appropriately and effectively to all constructive feedback.
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Motivates
self and other.
