Job responsibilities
To
undertake specific skilled support work to aid the rehabilitation of patients.
To
accept patients referred by a physiotherapist and carry as own patient caseload
with responsibility for planning and organising these treatment sessions.
Treat
non-complex patients according to set protocols and monitor patient progression
Work
both supervised and unsupervised regularly reporting back patient progress and
informing the referring practitioner of any non-routine problems/ enquiries
JOB DIMENSIONS
The
post holder will be based within a particular specialty area.
KNOWLEDGE,
SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
Qualifications
Good general education
NVQ II or equivalent
Experience
Work within a healthcare environment
Skills
Competent written and verbal
communication skills
Knowledge
Insight into therapy and
rehabilitation
Personal
Attributes
Enthusiastic and self-motivated
Flexible and adaptable
Happy to accept a challenge
CORE BEHAVIOURS AND SKILLS
Communications
skills
CORE KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING
An
understanding of the principles of patient centred care.
PRINCIPAL DUTIES & AREAS OF
RESPONSIBILITY
Clinical
Assist the therapy staff in the
rehabilitation of patients using a range of delegated therapy treatments.
To manage the rehabilitation of
patients as delegated by the therapist. This will involve working without
direct supervision on occasions
Support the treatment of patients
individually or in a group in a variety of settings working to set protocols
and guidelines
To undertake skilled support work
e.g. mobility assessments where some analysis of gait/stability is necessary to
decide on the appropriate prescription of a walking aid.
Encourage patients and their carers
in an active approach to regaining and maintaining personal independence. This
requires empathy, sensitivity and good interpersonal skills
Use effective communication tools
verbal and non-verbal to communicate treatment programmes to patients who may
have barriers to understanding or communicating
To attend patient home visits
assisting a qualified member of staff
When applicable liaise with nursing
colleagues and members of MDT
To develop skills to ensure the safe
use of equipment e.g. hoist/wheelchairs in order to facilitate patient
rehabilitation
The working pattern may require
flexibility including seven day working and /or out of hours commitments to
ensure safe and effective service provision.
Education
and Training
Instruct patients and carers,
providing direction and guidance on a range of therapy activities as directed
by the therapist.
To attend in-service training as
required
Upon appointment the post holder is
required to attend a period of induction which will be supplemented with on the
job training including formal teaching and supervised practice, this will be
equivalent to NVQ level 2.
Professional
and Managerial
As a member of the clinical team you
will be required to ensure that you implement policy and service development
changes
To be responsible for maintaining own
competency to practice through Continued Professional Development activities
and maintain a portfolio which reflects your own personal development
To communicate effectively and work
co-ordinated multidisciplinary service
To participate in the staff appraisal
scheme as an appraise and be responsible for complying with your agreed
personal development objectives to meet set competencies.
Organisational
To be responsible for the safe use of
therapy equipment by patients in your care through teaching training and
supervision of practice.
Make accurate records of work
undertaken and keep monthly statistics as required
To be aware of Health and Safety
aspects of your work and follow any relevant policies
To comply with the organisational and
department policies and procedures.
To undertake any other duties that
might be considered appropriate by the Superintendent or the Head of
Physiotherapy.
Health
and Safety/Risk Management
All
staff are responsible for working with their colleagues to maintain and improve
the quality of services provided to our patients and other service users. This includes complying at all times with the
Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust Policies, including Health and Safety
policies, in particular by following agreed safe working procedures, and
reporting incidents using the Trust Incident Reporting system.
Infection
Control
The
jobholder must comply at all times with the Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
Infection Control policies, in particular by practising Universal Infection
Control Precautions. Hand hygiene must be performed before and after contact
with patients and their environment.
Equality
and Diversity
The
jobholder must comply with all policies and procedures designed to ensure
equality of employment and that services are delivered in ways that meet the
individual needs of patients and their families. No person whether they are staff, patient or
visitor should receive less favourable treatment because of their gender,
ethnic origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, religion etc.
Patient
and Public Involvement
The
Trust has a statutory duty to involve patients and public in evaluating and
planning services. All staff have a
responsibility to listen to the views of patients and to contribute to service
improvements based on patient feedback.
Training
and Personal Development Continuous Professional Development
The
jobholder must take responsibility in agreement with his/her line manager for
his/her own personal development by ensuring that Continuous Professional
Development remains a priority. The
jobholder will undertake all mandatory training required for the role.
Respect
for Patient Confidentiality
The
jobholder should respect patient confidentiality at all times and not divulge
patient information unless sanctioned by the requirements of the role.
COMMUNICATION & WORKING RELATIONSHIPS
Internal
Patients
Patients carers and families when
appropriate
Therapy Team Leaders
All grades of therapy staff
Medical, nursing and AHP Colleagues
External
Personnel working for external
agencies
