Physiotherapist

To provide a high standard Physiotherapy service by using advanced physiotherapeutic

assessment of patients who have complex presentations with physical, psychological and

cognitive conditions.

The post holder will undertake all aspects of clinical duties as an autonomous practitioner,

and work as a member of the multi-disciplinary team.

The post holder will take an active role in planning, co-ordinating, delivering, developing

and evaluating the service, undertaking evidence-based audit and research projects to

further own and the teams clinical practice. They may lead on the implementation of

specific changes to practice and contribute to service protocols.

This job may include supervising and managing staff.

This role may not be eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route; please refer to the Direct Gov website for more information with regards to eligibility.

Responsibility for People Management.

To take responsibility for all aspects of service delivery, including providing leadership

to Physiotherapy colleagues, providing cover for staff who are absent and deputising in

the team leads absence.

Deputising in the absence of the Registered manager/Team Lead can include

operational/leadership duties such as supporting triage, waiting list management,

attending meetings and delegation of work to Physiotherapy/support staff.

To take a flexible approach to supporting colleagues in times of caseload pressure,

including working with colleagues to maintain clinical cover across the team within the

resources available.

To co-ordinate the day-to-day activities of Physiotherapy and admin staff where

applicable.

To regularly supervise and line manage both workload and caseload of

Physiotherapist/support staff, undertaking and recording line management meetings

and appraisals, supporting the attainment of competencies, knowledge and achieving

objectives set out in their personal development plan.

To take responsibility and assist the team lead with the recruitment process of

Physiotherapy and support staff e.g. taking part in interview panels, induction process

and engaging with preceptorship programmes.

To support Physiotherapy/support staff and other Livewell SW health and social care

professionals, to develop their knowledge, experience, providing advice, guidance, and

signposting where appropriate.

To regularly provide learning opportunities to Physiotherapy/support staff and

colleagues. This includes facilitating and providing instruction, training to supporting

their development, attainment of skills, and ability to reflect on professional and ethical

issues.

To attend student educator training and regularly supervise Physiotherapy students on

practice placement, in line with Livewell SWs Placement Guidance for Non-Medical

Undergraduate Learners and Students policy.

To support colleagues as a practice supervisor or supporting those completing the

Preceptorship programme, including acting as a Preceptor in line with Livewell SWs

Preceptorship Guidance document.

To participate in providing instruction, learning opportunities, experience and training to

health and social care staff and students, including those from other Livewell services,

professional disciplines and colleges as agreed with Team Lead.

To plan, organise and lead when delegated, both formal and informal treatments and

health education groups for both service users and formal/informal carers.

To educate service users and both formal/informal carers regarding the impact of

cognitive, perceptual, and physical deficits that affect patient safety and independence

in the hospital and home, leisure, and workplace.

To support team lead with complaint management and responses, assisting with

addressing and resolving complaints.

5.2

Responsibility for financial and/or physical resources.

On the rare occasion you may handle patient valuables as part of a home visit or

community assessment, that you follow Livewell SWs policy Cash & Cheque Handling

Procedures, section 6 Patient Money, section 7 Patient Travel.

To assess, prescribe and authorise both general and specialist aids and adaptive

equipment in line with the organisations and the Community Equipment Services policy

and procedures.

On occasions make recommendations for/work with trusted assessor for minor

adaptations to increase / enable or compensate for independent function, teaching

compensatory techniques as required.

Where required may need to assess seating and positioning needs and treat as

appropriate including assessment for and prescription of standard wheelchairs and

accessories when accredited referring on to the wheelchair services as required for

assessment of complex and specialist mobility and seating needs.

If appropriate following specialist training or working with colleagues who have

undergone specialist training, recognise when there is a need to assess for splintingand positioning to prevent, treat and manage deformity and improve function for the

upper limb, fabricating splints which may be complex in nature.

To ensure all equipment and relevant clinical stock is accounted for, maintained, used

effectively and efficiently with risk assessments and appropriate training completed.

To ensure new or replacement equipment is not used by self or staff until it has been

commissioned in accordance with Livewell SW policy. Defective equipment is reported

and made safe without delay in accordance with Livewell SW procedures.

To utilise Livewell SW resources responsibly, following policy and guidance around the

security, useability, decontamination, and maintenance of assessment equipment

utilised in the clinical setting.

Authorise spend on services within operational and financial limits as designated by

role and banding.

To take responsibility for ensuring solutions are at all times cost effective and to work

within financial delegated limits.

To have a working knowledge of statutory and non-statutory funding and the

legislation/guidance that underpins these funding streams, ensuring service users meet

the eligibility criteria when advocating for/ utilising services on the service users behalf

(e.g. Care Act eligibility, Housing legislation etc)

To assess the need for short/long term care placements or care packages for service

users where required; factoring in the use of equipment, techniques or compensatory

methods that safely meet the service users care needs whilst aiming to preserve health

and social care budgets wherever possible.

To maintain high professional standards and conduct at all times, complying with the

standards of practice in line with Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (CSP) and all of

HCPC standards and regulations.

To follow Livewell uniform policy at all times, and to present in a professional manner.

To exercise good personal time management, punctuality, and consistent reliable

attendance.

To comply with the Lone Working Policy and procedures, utilising safety devices and/or

apps, and always informing the department of your whereabouts during work hours.

To manage often competing clinical and non-clinical demands, prioritising the day-to

day management of own caseload and that of the team, delegating activities as

appropriate.

To work as an autonomous practitioner, independently organising, planning, and

diarising a designated caseload to meet service priorities, readjusting plans as

situations change and to organise this effectively and efficiently with regard to clinical

priorities and use of time.

To manage a caseload of service users with complex needs, applying logical

professional rationale that is based upon evidence based / person-centred principles to

assess, plan, implement and evaluate interventions.

To ensure use of risk assessment in all areas of your work are undertaken and comply

with Livewell SW Health and Safety policies and Lone Working Policy.

To maintain up to date, accurate and complete records of all activity and clinical input

(all formats of service user contacts, MDT care plans, assessments, reports), ensuring

confidentiality at all times, complying with Livewell SW Health & Corporate Records

policy and HCPC requirements for thorough and sufficient records.

To provide written communication to outside agencies and charitable bodies to support

the need for services and equipment on discharge from the service.

To be responsible for the timely discharge of people from your caseload.

To utilise and complete applicable outcome measures in your service and offer service

user feedback mechanisms when facilitating the discharge of service users from

Livewell SW services.

To actively engage in caseload supervision with line manager, taking responsibility for

ensuring own personal and professional development and statutory training

demonstrating the ability to apply increasingly complex skills / knowledge as defined by

identified competencies.

To submit completed travel expenses in line with Livewell SWs Travel and Subsistence

Expense Claims policy.

To ensure all leave is requested in line with Livewell SW policy.

To report accidents, incidents, complaints, or faulty equipment in line with Livewell SW

policy and procedures.

Responsibility for people who use our services.

To ensure the service user is aware of the role and philosophy of Physiotherapy and

components of the Physiotherapeutic process, utilising all means necessary toenable individuals to understand the nature and purpose of proposed actions orintervention, including explaining any possible risks involved.

Livewell Southwest is an independent, award-winning social enterprise delivering integrated health and social care services across Plymouth, South Hams, and West Devon, with specialist services in parts of Devon and Cornwall. Our teams work in community hospitals, GP practices, sports centres, and health hubs.

As an organisation with a strong social conscience we are guided by our values, kindness, respect, inclusivity, ambition, responsibility, and collaboration. We focus on transforming services to ensure sustainability, while empowering staff and those we serve.

We involve the people we care for, along with their families and carers, in shaping the care they receive, striving to deliver the right care at the right time and place. Centering our work on individual needs helps people lead healthy, independent lives.

We prioritise employees' development, offering protected CPD time, training pathways, leadership programs, and funding for qualifications like the Care Certificate and Nurse Training Scholarships. Our induction and preceptorship programs ensure a smooth transition into our organisation.

Livewell Southwest values diversity and encourages applications from all sections of the community, including those with armed forces experience, lived experience of mental health, neuro-diverse conditions and learning disabilities. If you need assistance or reasonable adjustments during the application process, contact the Recruiting Manager listed in the job advert.

Experience

Desirable: - Experience of; - waiting list; - management; - Experience of; - working with staff; - from other; - agencies; - Experience of; - audit projects

Qualifications

Knowledge

Skills