Physiotherapist (Bank)

To provide clinical care within the specialist field of physiotherapy, encompassing physiotherapy assessment, treatment and management of patients within HMT. To develop effective and appropriate treatment plans, maintaining records as an autonomous practitioner at all times.

act as a source of expertise for the physiotherapy service and provide advisory

service to patients, peers and wider MDT. To prioritise referrals on a daily

basis, ensuring all patients are booked on to the patient administration system

Deliver a physiotherapy service in a

variety of ways, face to face, group sessions and remotely via telephone or

IT systems

To interpret and analyse clinical and

non-clinical facts to form an accurate diagnosis and to recommend best course

of intervention, working to agreed guidelines but freedom to vary treatment

without reference to other clinicians.

To accept responsibility for a

designated caseload of patients, and to organise this effectively and

efficiently with regard to clinical priorities and use of time.

Formulate and deliver an individual

physiotherapy treatment programme based on a sound knowledge of

evidence-based practice and treatment options using clinical assessment,

reasoning skills and knowledge of treatment skills e.g. manual therapy

techniques, patient education, exercises classes, electrotherapy techniques

and other alternative options.

Assess patient understanding of

treatment proposals, gain valid informed consent and have the capacity to

work within a legal framework with patients who lack capacity to consent to

treatment and are supported by a Power of Attorney.

Have a good understanding of the

principles of Safeguarding and comply with HMTs Safeguarding policy,

escalating any concerns where required

Use a range of verbal and non-verbal

communication tools to communicate effectively with patients to progress

rehabilitation and treatment programmes. This will include patients who may

have difficulties in understanding and communicating. For example, patients

may be visually and hearing impaired or may be unable to accept or understand

diagnosis.

Evaluate patient progress, reassess

and alter treatment programmes as required

To demonstrate highly developed

dexterity, co-ordination and palpatory senses for assessment and manual

treatment of patients

Work within HMTs clinical guidelines

and CSP guidelines and have a good working knowledge of national and local

standards and monitor own and others quality of practice as

appropriate.

HMT Sancta Maria has a mission to provide safe, high quality care in order to improve the health, wellbeing and independence of their patients. Part of the Healthcare Management Trust, HMT Sancta Maria is a non-profit organisation using their surpluses to fund medical research, educational grants and dementia charities

Who we are

At the Healthcare Management Trust, we are obsessed with achieving our Vision, to be the most innovative and best quality provider of niche health and social care services. Our Purpose is, to make every contact count, ensuring every resident and patient receives the best possible experience and outcome.

We aim to provide services which value collaboration and place our residents, patients and people at the heart of all we do. We will always do the right thing for our residents, patients and people. We will be outwardly connected to the most innovative practices and service offerings in the market. We will do things differently and will be bold with our ambition to change things for the better.

We are passionate about what we do and so are our people. Bringing their most authentic selves to work and seeking joy and fun in what we do. We will deliver care and clinical interactions compassionately and tailor them to individual needs. We achieve this by living our business Values each and every day

Experience

Qualifications

Essential: - Degree in physiotherapy; - Registered with Health and Care Professions Council; -; - Evidence of Continuous professional development