Job responsibilities
Clinical Duties
To work within the Out-Patient Physiotherapy Service leading, co-ordinating and developing effective clinical interventions within the speciality of, but not exclusive to, Chronic Pain in order to advance clinical practice across the service in line with the current evidence base.
To manage autonomously a clinical workload of patients/clients at a highly specialist level, assessing and treating patients and maintaining clinical records.
To have highly specialist assessment and treatment skills in the areas listed but not limited to:
o Physical rehabilitation through manual therapy
o Physical rehabilitation through exercise and function
o Physical rehabilitation through pain relief: could include acupuncture, injection therapy, electrotherapy etc.
o Complex bio-psychosocial assessment of patients and carers
o Cognitive and perceptual understanding of condition/person
o Falls assessment
To apply evidence based knowledge within the highly specialist clinical area. This knowledge will have been acquired through experience and academic study.
To act as a resource to provide advice for relevant members of staff about the assessment, treatment, management and care of patients / clients who have Chronic Pain and/or complex psychosocial needs.
To work collaboratively with other providers involved in the patients care including medical and surgical consultants, health and social care community and acute colleagues.
To take a lead, and work with any appropriate member of staff to ensure effective care pathways and transfer of care/discharges.
To proactively and appropriately facilitate a seamless transfer of care and continuing therapeutic management of physiotherapy outpatient patients between care settings.
To work collaboratively in an interdisciplinary manner with any appropriate member of staff, being able to debate the blurring of boundaries if appropriate.
To develop highly specialist programmes of assessment, treatment and intervention for physiotherapy patients in particular those with Chronic Pain.
To manage and prioritise own clinical workload as appropriate, working efficiently to manage professional time and delegate according to the training and competency levels of other team members to ensure the effective delivery of the service.
To participate in the supervision process with staff on a daily basis and for students as required.
To ensure a high standard of patient care is provided including implementing and reviewing clinical standards relevant to the work undertaken.
To provide highly specialist assessment and advice for the Calderdale and Huddersfield Health Economy.
To use networks locally, regionally and nationally where appropriate in order to share information and good practice.
Professional Duties
To comply with and, along with the team leader, write, develop and implement protocols, procedures and guidelines both clinical and service specific. To give feedback on policies when required which may impact on the management and care of Out-Patient Physiotherapy Patients
To participate in governance initiatives on a regular basis, measuring and evaluating individual and the Out-Patient Physiotherapy teams clinical practice, e.g. CPD, clinical effectiveness, clinical audit and service activity data and research and development.
To ensure specialised treatments offered to patients/clients are based on the best available clinical evidence by keeping up to date with current literature, implementing research tools and liaising with other practitioners, both within and outside the service, in order to develop and maintain best practice.
To be responsible for the issue and safe use of equipment used in your area of work and to adhere to the appropriate service policies.
Along with the Team Leader/Advanced Practitioner generate, collect, analyse and disseminate data as required for the service, both manually and computerised.
To lead, develop and actively undertake clinical audit, some of it complex.
On a day to day basis, to support members of the physiotherapy and assistant team to enable them to meet their objectives and development needs.
To assist the Team Leader/Advanced Practitioner to manage the performance of the physiotherapy and assistant staff.
To identify, develop and evaluate a training programme for out-patient physiotherapy which addresses the needs of the physiotherapy service and the wider multi professional team as appropriate.
To organise, participate and lead in-service training programmes, ensuring appropriate training is delivered.
To undertake appropriate development opportunities as identified at yearly personal development reviews and through personal development plans. To incorporate acquired knowledge into working practice as appropriate, following discussion with peers. To disseminate information from training effectively to all appropriate members of staff.
To participate in the Trusts supervision process and peer review and maintain an up to date CPD portfolio including evidence of experiential learning, reflective practice and any relevant training or experience. This should demonstrate responsibility for maintaining own competency to practice.
To participate in the Trust appraisal process taking responsibility to comply with an agreed personal development plan.
To give highly specialist advice, teaching and training to patients / clients, carers, volunteers and other health, educational and social care professionals, as appropriate to ensure provision of good patient care.
To be responsible for the supervision and education of student physiotherapists to graduate level in the role of clinical educator.
To be responsible for the supervision and education of students from other professional groups e.g. Nurses, Physiotherapists, Speech and Language Therapists in as required.
To make links with HEI and be instrumental in influencing undergraduate and post graduate training within the field of Out-Patient Physiotherapy.
Managerial Duties
To support and advise on the delivery of the Out-Patient Physiotherapy service across the Calderdale and Huddersfield Health Economy.
To provide the Team Leader/Advanced Practitioner with advice/information in the planning and development of the service and to identify and evaluate potential areas for service and quality improvement.
In conjunction with the Team Leader ensure adequate staff cover within the team by agreeing annual leave, study leave, and report sickness absence to the Team Leader.
To assist the Out-Patient Therapies Service Manager/Team Leader in achieving the service objectives.
To actively participate in the professional development programme of the Physiotherapy service.
To assist the Out-Patient Therapies Service Manager/Team Leader in the monitoring of professional, clinical and departmental standards and assist implementation of change as appropriate.
To comply with the national, professional, Trust and service policies and procedures and to be involved in the reviewing and updating process as appropriate.
To participate in the staff recruitment process and in issues of staff retention.
Maintain confidentiality of all patient identifiable information in line with Trust policies relating to the Data Protection Act.
Initiate discussions with the Team Leader about any circumstances that could prevent the post holder or other staff fulfilling the requirements of the job description.
Work in accordance with all Trust policies and procedures.
Attend induction and regular update training on risk management policies and procedures.
Identify through risk assessment, any risks within their department or in the community during the delivery of their service.
Provide incident reports and supporting documentation for any unexpected event or incident. To work with the Team Leader, assisting them in the management of complaints and incidents.
Financial Duties
To support the Locality Manager/ General Manager and Team Leader in helping identify ways in which we can best utilise staffing resources and financial resources within the Surgical and Orthopaedic Team
Managing Self Participate in regular supervision.
Attend all mandatory training.
Participate annually identifying, developing and agreeing your own development plan with your Line Manager using the Trust Appraisal.
Comply with all Trust policies, procedures and protocols.
Carry out duties with due regard to the Trusts Equal Opportunity Policy.
Seek advice and support from Line Manager whenever necessary.
Maintain professional conduct including appearance at all times.
Ensure maintenance of Professional Registration.
This job description is an outline only and is not definitive or restrictive in any way. It will be regularly reviewed and may be amended in the light of changing circumstances following consultation with the post holder. Undertake all such reasonable other duties as may be required as part of the role.
