Job responsibilities
JOB
SUMMARY
To
perform physiotherapeutic assessment of patients with diverse presentations,
providing a diagnosis and develop and deliver an individualised treatment
programme, seeking support from senior physiotherapists appropriately.
JOB PURPOSE
2.1 To assess, diagnose, plan and deliver
physiotherapy treatment programmes to patients with physical and
psychological conditions in their care.
2.2 To carry and prioritise their own
clinical caseload as an autonomous practitioner.
2.3 To be responsible for their own
continuing professional and personal
development.
2.4 To be responsible for maintaining
accurate and comprehensive physiotherapy treatment notes/records for each
patient.
3. JOB DIMENSIONS
3.1 The post holder will rotate on a six
monthly basis around various clinical areas.
3.2 They will be responsible for their own
variable caseload within that specialty area.
Access to advice and support from a senior physiotherapist is
available if required, clinical work is not routinely evaluated.
KNOWLEDGE,
SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
5.1 Qualifications
5.1.1 Degree or equivalent
5.2 Experience
5.2.1 A variety of clinical areas experienced
through student placements or previous junior rotations.
5.3 Skills
5.3.1 Competent written and verbal skills
5.3.2 Ability to organise and prioritise own
workload
5.3.3 Time management skills
5.4 Knowledge
5.4.1 Sound theoretical knowledge of
physiotherapy practice
5.4.2 Awareness of current issues in healthcare
5.4.3 Standards of professional practice
5.5 Personal Attributes
5.5.1 Enthusiastic and self motivated
5.5.2 Flexible and adaptable
5.5.3 Good interpersonal skills
5.5.4 Ability to work independently and as part
of a team.
CORE
BEHAVIOURS AND SKILLS
7.1
Organisational skills
7.2 Time management skills
7.3 Communication skills
7.4 Professional
8. CORE
KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING
8.1 An understanding of the principles of
patient centred care.
8.2 To have a working knowledge of
Professional Standards set by the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy and the
Health Care Professions Council.
9. PRINCIPAL DUTIES & AREAS OF
RESPONSIBILITY
9.1 Clinical:
9.1.1 To be professional and legally
responsible and accountable for all aspects of your own work relating to the
assessment and treatment of patients in your care undertaking clinical duties
as an autonomous practitioner.
9.1.2 To interpret and analyse clinical and
non-clinical facts to form accurate diagnosis and prognoses across a range of
conditions and to decide on the best course of intervention from a range of
options.
9.1.3 Using investigative and analytical skills
to formulate individualised management and treatment plans.
9.1.4 To accept clinical responsibility for a
designated caseload of patients.
9.1.5 To demonstrate dexterity, co-ordination
and palpatory senses for assessment and manual treatment of patients.
9.1.6 To develop and deliver the physiotherapy
element of the rehabilitation programme, and on occasion to deliver some
elements normally undertaken by nursing or occupational therapy colleagues.
9.1.7 To be an active member of the out of
hours service.
9.1.8 Use a range of verbal and non-verbal
communication tools to communicate effectively with patients to progress
treatment and rehabilitation programmes.
This will include patients who may have difficulties in understanding
or communicating.
9.1.9 Assess patient understanding of treatment
proposals, gain valid informed consent and have the knowledge to work within
a legal framework with patients who lack capacity to consent to treatment.
9.1.10 To ensure a high standard of clinical care
for your patients.
9.2 Education and Training:
9.2.1 To provide spontaneous and planned advice
to relatives, carers and other professionals, to promote understanding of the
aims of a specific physiotherapy treatment plan.
9.2.2 To communicate effectively with patients
and carers to maximise rehabilitation potential and to ensure understanding
of their condition.
9.2.3 To be an active member of the team
in-service training programme through regular attendance and occasionally
contributing.
9.3 Professional and Managerial:
9.3.1 Maintain and develop current knowledge of
evidence based practice in the areas of each rotation, developing knowledge
of a variety of conditions and patient types.
9.3.2 As a member of the clinical team you will
be required to ensure that you implement policy and service development
changes.
9.3.3 To be responsible for maintaining own
competency to practice through Continued Professional Development activities
and maintain a portfolio which reflects your own personal development.
9.3.4 To communicate effectively and work
collaboratively with medical, nursing and therapy colleagues to ensure
delivery of a co-ordinated multidisciplinary service. This will include case conferences, ward
rounds and discharge planning as appropriate.
9.3.5 To participate in the staff appraisal
scheme as an appraisee and be responsible for complying with your agreed
personal development objectives to meet set knowledge/competencies.
9.3.6 To participate in the measurement and
evaluation of your work and current practices through the use of, audit and
outcome measures, either individually or as part of a clinical team.
9.3.7 To demonstrate an understanding of
clinical governance and risk management and apply to work situation.
9.3.8 To maintain own clinical professional
development (CPD) by keeping abreast of any new trends and developments,
incorporating them as necessary into your work.
9.3.9 In the absence of a senior staff member
to supervise more junior staff, technical instructors (TIs), assistants and
students.
9.3.10 To allocate individual tasks to TIs and
assistants as appropriate.
9.4 Organisational:
9.4.1 To be responsible for a designated area
of work, as agreed with the Superintendent Physiotherapist and to plan and
organise efficiently and effectively with regard to patients management and
use of time.
9.4.2 To decide priorities for own work load,
balancing patient related demands.
9.4.3 To be responsible for the safe and
competent use of individually prescribed equipment used by patients and
general therapy equipment used by physiotherapy support workers through
teaching, and supervision of practice.
9.4.4 To maintain accurate, comprehensive and
up-to-date documentation, in line with legal and departmental requirements,
and communicate assessment and treatment results to the appropriate
disciplines in the form of verbal/written reports/letters.
9.4.5 To be involved in the collection of
appropriate data and statistics for the use of the department.
9.4.6 To be aware of Health and Safety aspects
of your work and implement any policies, which may be required to improve the
safety of your work area, including your prompt recording and reporting of
accidents to senior staff, and ensuring that equipment use is safe.
9.4.7 To comply with the organisational and
departmental policies and procedures.
9.4.8 To undertake any other duties that might
be considered appropriate by the Superintendent or the Head of Physiotherapy
COMMUNICATION
& WORKING RELATIONSHIP
10.1 Internal:
10.1.1 Superintendent Physiotherapist
10.1.2 All grades of physiotherapy staff
10.1.3 Medical, nursing and AHP colleagues
10.1.4 Support staff
10.2 External:
10.2.1 Physiotherapy colleagues employed by other
Trusts.
10.2.2.Personnel
working for external agencies.
11. SPECIAL WORKING CONDITIONS
11.1 Physical Effort:
11.1.1 Frequently throughout the day there will be
a requirement to undertake moderate physical activity lasting approximately
30 60 minutes e.g. treatment sessions involving transferring, manoeuvring
and mobilising of patients.
11.1.2 Therapeutic treatment sessions may require
this post holder to undertake moving and handling tasks with patients where
mechanical aids are not practical or appropriate.
12.3 Emotional Effort:
12.3.1 Ability to work in a stressful environment
imparting information regarding poor rehabilitation prognosis on a daily
basis.
12.3.2 Ability to deal effectively with emotional
and/or aggressive patients and/or carers on a daily basis. This will necessitate the use of
communication skills e.g. to motivate.
12.4 Working Conditions:
12.4.1 This job involves exposure to unpleasant
working conditions on a weekly basis including direct contact with bodily
fluids and occasional exposure to verbal and physical aggression.
