Job summary
Main purpose of the job
In this rewarding role, youll
support young people with vision impairment and complex needs, helping them
live their best lives by delivering physiotherapy in a person-centred way. As
part of a dynamic, multidisciplinary health and therapy team, youll be working
in a collaborative and supportive environment where no two days are the same.
This is a varied and challenging
position that offers the opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the
lives of children and young people with sensory impairments and complex needs.
If youre passionate about inclusive, impactful care, wed love to hear from
you.
Main duties of the job
Duties and responsibilities
Work
collaboratively with health and therapy services
Take professional
lead for Physiotherapy provision for students and young people throughout our
college an adult service.
Deliver
Physiotherapy throughout the extended curriculum.
As part of the
multidisciplinary team provide leadership, management, development and support
to Enablers in Therapy, Nurse Team, Care and Education.
Represent the
therapy team in multi-disciplinary meetings.
Lead and attend
meetings as required both on and off site.
Complete assessment
for prospective students and young people prior to commencement at InFocus
Charity or as part of the transition process.
Ensure all students
and young people have high quality programmes of Physiotherapy which are shared
with parents
Provide high
quality training and assessment for staff
Contribute to care
planning, risk assessment and goal setting for each young person as well as
annual report writing for EHCP meetings.
Ensuring specialist
equipment is used safely and withdrawn from use if unsafe or inappropriate for
the young person.
About us
Our purpose
Everyone deserves
the opportunity to live their life to the fullest, taking every chance to make
decisions and control their own futures. At InFocus, we are dedicated to making
this a reality for young people and with vision impairments and complex needs
across the UK. They often face a multitude of barriers due to the
combined impact of being blind or having partial sight, together with having
other disabilities and support needs
What we do
We use our
specialist expertise and knowledge to help each person with vision impairment
and complex needs to find their unique pathway towards their very best life.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Duties and responsibilities
Work
collaboratively with health and therapy services in facilitating high
professional standards of Physiotherapy at the InFocus Charity.
Take professional
lead for Physiotherapy provision for students and young people throughout our
college an adult service.
Deliver
Physiotherapy throughout the extended curriculum.
As part of the
multidisciplinary team provide leadership, management, development and support
to Enablers in Therapy, Nurse Team, Care and Education.
Maintain and
develop standards of Physiotherapy service at InFocus.
Represent the
therapy team in multi-disciplinary meetings.
Lead and attend
meetings as required both on and off site.
Complete assessment
for prospective students and young people prior to commencement at InFocus
Charity or as part of the transition process. Review these assessments as
circumstances change.
Take responsibility
for the delivery, monitoring, implementation and evaluation of a high standard
of Physiotherapy which promotes the independence, physical wellbeing, health
and care of students and young people. Take on additional duties which could be
off campus as a part of new initiatives of InFocus Charity.
Ensure all students
and young people have high quality programmes of Physiotherapy which are shared
with parents and all supporting workers at the InFocus Charity within a
holistic framework.
Provide high
quality training and assessment for staff to ensure Physiotherapy is an
integral part of the young persons day.
Have current HCPC
and Chartered Society of Physiotherapy registration and comply with CPD
requirements using guidance from both.
Quality assure
Physiotherapy provision and contribute to the Learner Service Improvement Plan
to raise standards of Physiotherapy.
Maintain records in
accordance with the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy and InFocus Charity.
Contribute to care
planning, risk assessment and goal setting for each young person as well as
annual report writing for EHCP meetings.
Complete regular
analysis and audit of Physiotherapy provision for development of the service.
Ensuring specialist
equipment is used safely and withdrawn from use if unsafe or inappropriate for
the young person.
To liaise with
external professionals relating to the needs of the young person.
To support the day-to-day
management of the work of the specialist Physiotherapy assistant.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Duties and responsibilities
Work
collaboratively with health and therapy services in facilitating high
professional standards of Physiotherapy at the InFocus Charity.
Take professional
lead for Physiotherapy provision for students and young people throughout our
college an adult service.
Deliver
Physiotherapy throughout the extended curriculum.
As part of the
multidisciplinary team provide leadership, management, development and support
to Enablers in Therapy, Nurse Team, Care and Education.
Maintain and
develop standards of Physiotherapy service at InFocus.
Represent the
therapy team in multi-disciplinary meetings.
Lead and attend
meetings as required both on and off site.
Complete assessment
for prospective students and young people prior to commencement at InFocus
Charity or as part of the transition process. Review these assessments as
circumstances change.
Take responsibility
for the delivery, monitoring, implementation and evaluation of a high standard
of Physiotherapy which promotes the independence, physical wellbeing, health
and care of students and young people. Take on additional duties which could be
off campus as a part of new initiatives of InFocus Charity.
Ensure all students
and young people have high quality programmes of Physiotherapy which are shared
with parents and all supporting workers at the InFocus Charity within a
holistic framework.
Provide high
quality training and assessment for staff to ensure Physiotherapy is an
integral part of the young persons day.
Have current HCPC
and Chartered Society of Physiotherapy registration and comply with CPD
requirements using guidance from both.
Quality assure
Physiotherapy provision and contribute to the Learner Service Improvement Plan
to raise standards of Physiotherapy.
Maintain records in
accordance with the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy and InFocus Charity.
Contribute to care
planning, risk assessment and goal setting for each young person as well as
annual report writing for EHCP meetings.
Complete regular
analysis and audit of Physiotherapy provision for development of the service.
Ensuring specialist
equipment is used safely and withdrawn from use if unsafe or inappropriate for
the young person.
To liaise with
external professionals relating to the needs of the young person.
To support the day-to-day
management of the work of the specialist Physiotherapy assistant.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Recognised national Physiotherapist qualification
- Registration with HCPC
- Evidence of ongoing CPD
- Experience of multi-professional working including liaison with external professionals
Desirable
- Ability to lead on meetings
- Remain updated with professional practice and the latest research
- Reflective practitioner both independently and with peers
- Committed to person centred practice
- Have an element of flexibility of working hours
- High level of tact and diplomacy
- Willingness to learn new approaches
- Self-motivated
- Accountability of own role and others within the Health and Therapy Team
- Ability to create an open culture of respect and challenge of practice
- To provide clear direction to staff, by setting timely and measurable objectives
- Ability to prioritise workload and meet deadlines
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Recognised national Physiotherapist qualification
- Registration with HCPC
- Evidence of ongoing CPD
- Experience of multi-professional working including liaison with external professionals
Desirable
- Ability to lead on meetings
- Remain updated with professional practice and the latest research
- Reflective practitioner both independently and with peers
- Committed to person centred practice
- Have an element of flexibility of working hours
- High level of tact and diplomacy
- Willingness to learn new approaches
- Self-motivated
- Accountability of own role and others within the Health and Therapy Team
- Ability to create an open culture of respect and challenge of practice
- To provide clear direction to staff, by setting timely and measurable objectives
- Ability to prioritise workload and meet deadlines
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).
Additional information
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).
