Physiotherapist

applicants will work alongside senior physiotherapists and the wider MDT and

your development will be supported by the team leads. The post holder will be

responsible for a designated clinical caseload, support is available in the

form of supervisions and joint working. The role requires a dynamic

physiotherapist who is able to work within the physiotherapy team and

multidisciplinary team to provide exemplary care to the patient. The successful

applicant will utilise their outstanding organisation and communication skills

in order to support with the assessment, treatment and rehabilitation of

patients whilst achieving outstanding physiotherapy outcomes. This post will

include working with a diverse range of conditions in highly complex patients

with physical, psychological and social care needs. You will assess, diagnose,

implement and evaluate individual programmes of care for patients with a wide

range of clinical needs.

To organise and prioritise and delegate workload within the

specialism.

To use sound clinical judgement to prioritise patients

ensuring effective use of resources.

You will assist staff under your supervision to prioritise

their caseloads and advise them on appropriate interventions in response to

complex and routine cases on a daily basis.

To demonstrate physical skills inclusive of dexterity,

co-ordination and sensory skills to carry out

physiotherapy assessment and interventions.

To be professionally and legally accountable for all aspects

of your own work, including the

management of patients in your care.

To undertake a comprehensive assessment of patients

including those with diverse or complex

presentations / multi pathologies that change across the

caseload.

To utilise clinical reasoning skills and manual assessment

techniques to provide an accurate diagnosis of their condition, these skills

may be advanced.

To formulate and deliver an individual physiotherapy

treatment programme based on evidence-based

practice and treatment options using clinical assessment,

reasoning skills and knowledge of treatment

methods and develop comprehensive discharge plans, these

skills may be advanced.

To use a range of verbal and non-verbal communication tools

to communicate effectively and

empathetically with patients to progress their

rehabilitation. This will include patients who may have

difficulties in understanding or communicating.

To evaluate patient progress, re-assess and alter treatment

programs if required.

To provide advice to medical and nursing staff and other

members of the MDT, regarding patients

within the specialism.

To contribute towards the provision of flexible and timely

services this will include working across a

seven-day week, work across a variety of shift patterns, bank holidays and overnight on call.

To be responsible for the timely and accurate recording of

patient care in accordance with service

policy, professional standards and legal requirements.

To contribute to and ensure adequate data is collated

regarding service activity.

To liaise and communicate with all members of the

multidisciplinary team and outside agencies when

appropriate.

To represent physiotherapy service and/ or individual

patients at the multidisciplinary team meeting.

To carry out assessment and treatment of patients with

moderate physical effort on a daily basis.

To maintain own clinical professional development (CPD) by

keeping abreast of any new trends and

developments, and incorporate them as necessary into your

work.

To be an active member involved in the delivery and

attendance of the in-service training programme,

presentations and training sessions.

Actively participate in staff meetings, tutorials and

training sessions in house and by attending external courses and practising

reflective practice.

To communicate effectively and

work collaboratively with medical, nursing and therapy colleagues to ensure

delivery of a co-ordinated multi-disciplinary service.

To participate in the staff

appraisal scheme and Personal Development Plan (PDP) as both appraiser and

appraise.

To undertake the measurement and

evaluation of your work and current practices through the use of Evidence Based

Practice projects, audit, research and outcome measures, either individually or

with colleagues or with clinical specialist or manager.

To make recommendations for change

in service provision.

To liaise with senior colleagues

in relation to physiotherapy services within the speciality area and to take an

advisory role in the development of service within the speciality area.

To disseminate guidelines to staff

across the Trust in order to influence and improve standards of care. To

observe and adhere to the Code of Practice and Rules of Professional Conduct

laid down by the HCPC.

To adhere to all trust and service

policies and procedures.

To deputise for the Clinical Team

Leader/ Operational leads in terms of operational issues when asked to do so.

To maintain accurate,

comprehensive and up-to-date documentation, in line with legal, professional

and departmental requirements, and to communicate assessment and treatment

results of the appropriate disciplines in the form of reports and letters.

See Job description for full details.

If you are being interviewed you must accept an interview slot in the system to continue, even if you have arranged with the manager.

You must be able to produce ALL certificates stated essential in the person specification or you will not be able to complete pre-employment checks.

We provide hospital services from two acute sites - Darlington Memorial Hospital and University Hospital of North Durham. We have a centre for planned care in Bishop Auckland and provide care from community hospitals in Chester-le-Street, Shotley Bridge, Barnard Castle, Sedgefield and Weardale as well as over 80 other community based settings and providing care in patients' homes.

We particularly welcome applications from disabled and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates as BAME and disabled people are currently under-represented.

Full Job Descriptions can be found in the adverts supporting documents.

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Please note that we may close any vacancy early once a sufficient number of applications have been received.

Statutory Registration

Essential: - HCPC registration

Desirable: - Member of CSP

Special Requirements

Qualifications

Desirable: - Recognised relevant academic qualification.; - Membership of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (CSP).; - Involvement in specific interest groups

Special Skills & Knowledge

Experience

Desirable: - Previous band 5 or NHS experience relevant to role.