Specialist Physiotherapist

To assist in the management of the day-to-day clinical and administrative services of the team to ensure that a proficient and effective service is provided to all patients.

To undertake advanced assessment and treatment of patients with musculoskeletal problems that may have complex and or chronic presentation and to determine clinical diagnosis and physiotherapy treatment indicated, and to maintain records as an autonomous practitioner.

To undertake clinical duties in a number of ways which may include face to face consultations, virtual consultations and Group settings.

Specialist assessment and treatment of patients as part of the multidisciplinary team, working towards maintaining a high standard of service in designated areas, independently responsible for own caseload and area of responsibility. Responsible for managing, prioritising and delegating this clinical caseload.

To be professionally and legally accountable and responsible for all aspects of own work, including the management of patients in your care.

To ensure high standards of clinical care for patients and support more junior members of staff to do likewise. At all times post-holder will work within HCPC, CSP and PCT guidelines.

Evaluate and prioritise the referrals received based on clinical need and communication with the referring party. In complex cases this may be in conjunction with a highly specialist Physiotherapy staff member.

To undertake the comprehensive assessment of patients, including those with a complex and multiple presentation, using investigative and analytical skills, and to formulate individualised management and treatment plans using clinical reasoning and utilising a wide range of treatment skills and options to formulate a specialised programme of care.

To interpret and analyse clinical and non-clinical facts to form accurate diagnosis and prognoses in a wide range of complex conditions and to recommend the best course of intervention, developing comprehensive discharge plans where appropriate.

To demonstrate highly developed dexterity, co-ordination and palpatory senses for assessment and manual treatment of patients.

To accept clinical responsibility for a caseload of patients and to organise this effectively and efficiently with regard to clinical priorities and use of time.

To treat patients in group settings of up to 15 patients. To be responsible for assessing suitability of patients for group treatment and on-going monitoring of individuals within the group and to be able to conduct similar groups.

To actively participate in working groups, clinical governance sessions and to contribute to the development of policy changes within musculoskeletal care that will impact on all service users.

To provide spontaneous and planned advice, teaching and instruction and training to relatives, carers and other professionals, to promote understanding of the aims of physiotherapy and to ensure a consistent approach to patient care.

To co-ordinate and ensure effective delivery of physiotherapy services GP clinics / surgeries if required by the business manager.

To be competent and safe in the use of gym equipment and walking aids.To maintain accurate, comprehensive and up to date documentation in line with legal and departmental requirements.

To maintain own clinical professional development by keeping abreast of new developments through self-motivated reading and research and incorporate them as necessary into your own work. The post-holder should show evidence of being a reflective practitioner.

To undertake the measurement and evaluation of current practices through the use and application of evidence-based practice, clinical audit, research and outcome measures.

To demonstrate leadership when contributing to the co-ordination of an in-service training programme as required.To attend and actively contribute to any meetings as required.

To demonstrate leadership and be responsible for a designated area of work as agreed with the Departmental Lead / Supervisor and to plan and organise efficiently and effectively with regard to patient management and use of time. This includes deciding on priorities for own work area, balancing other patient related and professional demands (plans will often need to be adjusted at short notice due to staff availability or patient demand).

To be aware of Health and Safety aspects of your work and implement any policies, which may be required to improve the safety of your work area, including prompt recording (E.g.- DATIX) and reporting of incidents / accidents to senior staff and ensuring that equipment use is safe.To be actively involved in the collection of appropriate data and statistics as required.

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

To undertake other duties that may be required or are requested by the Departmental Lead or the Business Manager.

To communicate clinical information empathetically in an understandable way to patients and to assess patient understanding of treatment proposals, gain co-operation and valid informed consent for treatment. Effective communication requires use of verbal and non-verbal tools to maximise rehabilitation potential, often with unmotivated patients. This can include patients where there are barriers to effective communication e.g. loss of hearing, altered perception, pain, fear etc.

To communicate effectively with consultants, doctors, nurse practitioners, physiotherapists from other trusts and other Allied Health Professionals (AHPs) who have referred patients or are involved with the patients care. This can be direct communication or in the form of discharge / progress reports.

To communicate effectively and work collaboratively with medical, nursing and therapy colleagues to ensure delivery of a co-ordinated multidisciplinary service.

Contribute to East Of England Community Health and Care Trust internal communication strategies ensuring effective two-way communication and engagement within the organisation.

Contribute to East Of England Community Health and Care Trust external communication strategies working with the Head of Communications to raise awareness and promote the reputation of East Of England Community Health and Care Trust services. Patient and Public Engagement

To contribute to ensuring that East Of England Community Health and Care Trust responsibilities to engage and consult with patients and the public are met in line with statutory requirements.

Rated 'Outstanding' by the Care Quality Commission, we are proud to provide high quality innovative services across most of the east of England that enable people to receive care closer to home and live healthier lives.

There's one reason why our services are outstanding - and that's our amazing staff who, for the seventh year running, rated us incredibly highly in the national staff survey.

If you share our passion for innovative and high-quality care delivery, then please submit your application and join us on our exciting journey as a leading-edge specialist community provider. All are welcome to apply and our promise to you is a culture which prioritises staff engagement and development.

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Qualifications & Training

Essential: - HCPC Registration; - Physiotherapy degree; - Evidence of post graduate courses and CPD

Desirable: - Relevant clinical courses

Experience

Essential: - Substantial post graduate MSK experience

Desirable: - Supervisory skills; - Previous NHS experience

Knowledge & Skills

Essential: - Knowledge of Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy

Desirable: - Expert knowledge; - Presentation skills; - Reflective Practice