Physiotherapist

Job responsibilities

(a) Clinical

To undertake comprehensive and holistic physiotherapy assessments of patients including those with diverse presentations, multiple pathologies and complex needs, in a variety of settings

Based on assessment, to develop and deliver individualised and graded physiotherapy treatment programmes, that are regularly reviewed and evaluated to ensure care outcomes are met

To utilise advanced analytical skills and clinical reasoning and apply to the physiotherapy process in a person-centred approach

To review and re-evaluate the patients response to physiotherapy interventions to ensure that goals are met within the time limits of the Rapid Response team.

Based on the outcome of the assessment and treatment programme, to formulate appropriate and timely discharge strategies and onward referrals

To modify treatment skills as appropriate to the service users environment

To assess and treat patients, in their own environment, without prejudice and in conditions hazardous to health with the potential to cause harm

To provide planned and spontaneous advice to patients, informal and formal carers, relatives, junior staff and fellow professionals promoting understanding of the aims of Physiotherapist and ensuring a consistent approach to patient care To work autonomously within scope of practice and to consult more experienced team members as necessary

To communicate effectively with patients, carers, relatives, colleagues and junior staff, assistants etc in order to progress specific rehabilitation and treatment programmes

To deal with distressing and/or emotional situations with tact and sensitivity

To implement best practice based on evidence and clinical knowledge

To liaise with all members of the multi-disciplinary team both formally in the MDT and informally as appropriate, to facilitate progress through the Rapid response pathway of care

To facilitate management of manual handling risks in accordance with the Bridgewater policy

To be responsible for maintaining and managing accurate and comprehensive intervention records in line with professional and local standards

(b) Clinical Management

To accept clinical responsibility for an identified caseload and to prioritise this effectively, according to clinical and service needs and time available To manage the clinical caseload with autonomy, guided by Bridgewater policies and procedures, professional codes of practice and departmental working practice To communicate with a wide range of professionals both within the Trust, and in external agencies including primary care, the acute trust, social care, voluntary organisations etc.

To engage patients in the consent process to facilitate informed compliance with physiotherapy interventions

To attend relevant clinical meetings, safeguarding meetings and case conferences as appropriate

To provide training for own discipline, and to be involved in the training of all team members/disciplines and students

To supervise less experienced staff, students and assistants and delegate specific responsibilities where applicable

To provide accurate statistical information in line with local standards and the professional body. To participate in clinical audit relevant to the post

To adhere to the Trust lone worker policy at all times

To comply with organisational and departmental policies and procedures and be involved in reviewing and updating as appropriate

Additional Criteria

Essential

• Do you have the right to stay and work in the UK without sponsorship (share-codes will be checked if applicable)

Qualifications

Essential

• Degree in Physiotherapy
• Health and Care Professions Council registration
• Member of Professional Body

Desirable

• Post-graduate study in relevant speciality

Skills & Attributes

Essential

• Broad based clinical knowledge, skills and experience
• Demonstrate clinical reasoning relevant to clinical area
• Effective time management and organisational skills.
• Evidence of effective communication and interpersonal skills
• Evidence of inter agency work
• Ability to work independently and request assistance as necessary
• Computer literate
• Evidence of compliance with clinical governance and ability to apply evidence base to practice

Desirable

• Ability to make and maintain accurate
• clinical judgement under pressure
• Evidence of acute illness management training
• Experience of recording vital signs
• Proactive in the development of services to meet changing needs of patients
• Ability to pass on skills and/or knowledge to others in both formal and informal environments
• IT skills

Experience

Essential

• Demonstrable post-registration experience in a variety of settings
• Demonstrable experience of work in a community setting
• Experience of working as part of a multi-disciplinary team
• Experience of organising and prioritising own workload and delegation of responsibilities

Desirable

• Experience of working in an intermediate care or rapid response service
• Experience of working in an integrated service
• Experience of supervising students and assistants

Job Specific Requirements

Essential

• The ability to travel independently across the Trust
• The ability to work flexibly in accordance with service needs including weekends and bank holidays
• The ability to work autonomously and as a lone worker

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).