Job responsibilities
JOB
PURPOSE
2.1 To perform the advanced
physiotherapeutic assessment, diagnosis and treatment of patients within this
specialist field who may have complex physical and psychological conditions
and/or chronic presentation. He/She will
play a key role in the development, implementation and evaluation of
specialist physiotherapy rehabilitation programmes and packages of care.
2.2 As an experienced physiotherapist the
jobholder will assist in co-ordinating the activities of the team ensuring
efficient and effective service provision.
He/she will be required to ensure effective communication is
maintained at all times, whilst providing training, supervision and clinical
expertise to qualified and unqualified staff and students.
2.3 As a lead clinician in this
speciality, the jobholder will act as a role model to the physiotherapy team,
promoting quality evidence based practice, developing the physiotherapy team
and contributing to the effective management of the team in the absence of
the Superintendent.
3. JOB DIMENSIONS
3.1 The post holder will be responsible
for managing their own individual caseload which will be varied and on
occasions require prioritisation to best meet the service demands.
3.2 To undertake all aspects of work as an
autonomous practitioner within this specialist
field.
KNOWLEDGE,
SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
5.1 Qualifications
5.1.1 Degree or equivalent
5.1.2 Attendance on relevant post graduate
courses
5.2 Experience
5.2.1 Extensive post graduate experience
working at a senior level in this clinical field.
5.2.2 Working with a wide range of
professionals including medical, nursing, therapy and management colleagues
5.3 Skills
5.3.1 Ability to communicate effectively both
verbally and in writing within a uni and multi professional team.
5.3.2 Ability to prioritise, organise and
allocate workload.
5.3.3 Ability to teach, supervise and assess
qualified, unqualified staff and students.
5.3.4 Time management skills
5.3.5 Clinical leadership
5.4 Knowledge
5.4.1 Sound knowledge of clinical speciality
acquired through in depth experience and/or academic study to post graduate
level or equivalent.
5.4.2 Working knowledge of current professional
issues and those influencing the NHS.
5.4.3 Standards of professional practice.
5.5 Personal Attributes
5.5.1 Professional and patient focused
5.5.2 Flexible, adaptable, capable of lateral
thinking
5.5.3 Excellent interpersonal skills
5.5.4 Ability to work independently or as part
of a team
7. CORE BEHAVIOURS AND SKILLS
7.1 established clinical expertise
7.2 teaching skills with ability to use
various media
7.3 communication skills
7.4 time management skills
7.5 team player
7.6 professional
7.7 understanding of the process of change
7.8 research conscious
8. CORE KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING
8.1 An understanding of the organisational
structure and working practices of this organisation with regard to the
provision of high quality physiotherapy services to this specialist area.
8.2 To have a working knowledge of and be
guided by broad professional / clinical policies and standards e.g. those set
by the Charted Society fo Physiotherapy, the Health Professionals Council and
the National Institute for Clinical Excellence.
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 undertake the comprehensive assessment
and treatment of patients including those with diverse / complex / multi
pathological presentation. This will necessitate the use of advanced
investigative and analytical skills to formulate an accurate diagnosis and
treatment plan from a range of options.
9.1.3 Using advanced investigative and
analytical skills to formulate individualised management and treatment plans
including the development of complex discharge plans.
9.1.4 To accept clinical responsibility for a
designated caseload of patients within this specialist field and to organise
this effectively and efficiently with regard to clinical priorities and use
of time.
9.1.5 To demonstrate dexterity, co-ordination
and palpatory skills in the 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 The working pattern will require
flexibility including seven day working to ensure safe and effective service
provision.
9.1.9 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, communication or have challenging behaviour.
9.1.10
Ability to work in a stressful environment imparting complex information
regarding poor rehabilitation prognosis on a daily basis.
9.1.11
Ability to deal effectively with emotional and/or aggressive patients and /
or carers on a daily basis. This will necessitate the use of developed
communications skills e.g. the ability to negotiate, motivate and reassure.
9.1.12
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.
9.1.13
To ensure a high standard of clinical care for the patients under your
management and support more junior staff to do likewise.
9.1.14 Formulate and deliver specialised
physiotherapy treatment programmes based on a sound knowledge of evidence
based practice and treatment options using clinical assessment, reasoning
skills and knowledge of treatment options e.g. manual physiotherapy techniques,
patient education, exercise classes, electrotherapy techniques and other
alternative options.
9.1.15
To represent the physiotherapy service and / or individual patients at
multi-disciplinary team meetings, to ensure the delivery of a co-ordinated
multidisciplinary service and integration of physiotherapy treatment. This
will include discussion of patient care, patient progress and involvement in
discharge planning.
9.1.16
In the absence of the superintendent to represent the trust externally
(locally, regionally and nationally) regarding physiotherapy services
provided to this group patients.
9.2 Education and training
9.2.1 To provide spontaneous and planned
specialist advice, teaching and instruction to relatives, carers and other
professionals, to promote understanding of the aims of physiotherapy, and to
ensure a consistent approach to patient care.
9.2.2 To effectively communicate complex
clinical information 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 in-service
training programme. You will be responsible for the provision of specialist
teaching to peers and juniors on a range of subjects through the delivery of
in-service training sessions, tutorials, individual training sessions,
external courses and peer review.
9.2.4 to co-ordinate and deliver core training
within the speciality to qualified and unqualified physiotherapy staff and
students.
9.2.5 To train, supervise and performances
manage more junior staff, technical instructors, assistants and students on a
daily basis. This will include the use of formal appraisal documentation.
9.2.6 To provide daily support, guidance and
training to more junior staff, support workers and students, assessing,
evaluating and ensuring competence.
9.2.7 To provide highly specialist advice,
teaching and training to physiotherapy colleagues and other members of the
MDT regarding the medical and physiotherapy management of this group of
patients.
Professional
and Managerial
9.3.1 Maintain and develop current knowledge of
evidence based practice in this specialist clinical field.
9.3.2 As a senior member of the clinical team
you will be required to ensure that you implement policy and service
development changes and ensure that others do likewise.
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 appraise and appraiser and be responsible for complying with
your agreed personal development programmes to meet set knowledge and
competencies.
9.3.6 To regularly undertake the measurement
and evaluation of your work and current practices through the use of evidence
based practice projects, audit and outcome measures, either individually or
with colleagues. Make recommendations for change as appropriate.
9.3.7 To demonstrate an understanding of
clinical governance and risk management and apply to work situation.
9.3.8 To maintain own continuing professional
development (CPD) by keeping abreast of any new trends and developments,
incorporating them as necessary into your work.
9.3.9 To supervise and co-ordinate
physiotherapy staff within your area on a day to day basis.
9.3.11
To assist the superintendent and head of service in developing the strategic
and operational management of the physiotherapy service provided to this
specialist area.
