Physiotherapist

Be professionally and legally responsible for all aspects of his/her own work in accordance with the CSP core standards, the Health Professions Council and the Trust clinical guidelines. Support the senior clinicians in service delivery and be actively involved in service developments within the team. Undertake the measurement and evaluation of his/her work and current practices through the use of evidence based projects, audit and outcome measures. Communicate in a manner that is consistent with legislation, policies and procedures. Undergo an annual appraisal programme, in line with local policies and procedures, ensuring the highest possible standards of care through commitment to CPD. Participate in the appraisal scheme and be responsible for complying with his/her agreed personal development programme to meet set levels of knowledge and competencies. Attend mandatory training and adhere to all trust policies and procedures. Be an active member, by attendance at and participation in, the in-service training programme. Ensure own and staff compliance with Professional, Trust and departmental standards for documentation. Clinical Implement therapy programmes, utilising and interpreting a range of facts relating to the patients condition and apply clinical reasoning skills to the assessment, planning and implementation of the therapy process in consultation with the patient, carer and multi-disciplinary team. Monitor and evaluate treatment plans, maintain accurate records for all patients and manage any identified risks appropriately. Demonstrate treatment and reasoning skills required for therapy assessment and treatment, using appropriate therapeutic models, approaches and handling techniques. Use evidence based practice, alongside own knowledge, skills and experience; and inline with legislation, policies and procedures; to empower patients to realise and maintain their potential. Use evidence based practice and continually develop this base of knowledge within the specialist field. Gain valid informed consent, prior to the delivery of interventions, which must be documented and have the ability to work within a legal framework with patients who lack capacity to consent to treatment. Involve the individual in all aspects of their treatment programme, respecting their dignity, wishes and beliefs throughout all interventions. Utilise a range of communication skills to instruct, inform and negotiate in order to achieve active patient participation, a cohesive approach to treatment and successful case management. Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing with other disciplines, departments and organisations e.g. MDT meetings, case conferences, discharge planning and report writing. Take an active part in the delivery and implementation of the clinical governance agenda for the service and the department. Managerial Support the development of others and to assist in their knowledge and skills in practice. Support the training of qualified and unqualified staff so that tasks can be delegated appropriately. Support the supervision of junior staff and students within the service. Monitor own workload and feedback, to senior staff, any team pressures as they arise. Identify and manage risks involved in work activities and processes for self, colleagues and patients. Embrace change within the service as improvements are implemented. Assist in monitoring the effective implementation of systems of work in the service. Contribute to the improvement of services. Gather, record and safely store information / data as required. There may be opportunities to undertake other duties and responsibilities of a similar level from time to time subject to prior agreement. The above list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be fully comprehensive and may be amended to take account of changing circumstances or requirements following consultation with the post holder. Where necessary relevant training in the operation of new or unfamiliar equipment, software or procedures will be provided or arranged. WORKING RELATIONSHIPS Blackpool Fylde & Wyre Hospitals staff Social Services Direct Care and Repair Equipment helpdesk Equipment suppliers GENERAL REQUIREMENTS Quality Each member of staff is required to ensure that: The patient and customer is always put first That in all issues, the patient/customer requirements are met and all staff contribute fully to achieving the Trust corporate goals and objectives. Confidentiality Each member of the Trusts staff is responsible for ensuring the confidentiality of any information relating to patients and for complying with all the requirements of the Data Protection Act whilst carrying out the duties of the post. Any breaches in confidentiality will be dealt with by the Trusts Disciplinary Procedure and may result in dismissal. Health and Safety Each member of the Trusts staff is responsible for ensuring that they carry out the duties of their post in accordance with all appropriate Health and Safety legislation, guidance and procedures and they do not, by any act or omission on their part, create a threat to the Health and Safety of any other person. External Interests Each member of the Trusts staff is responsible for ensuring that any external interest they have does not conflict with the duties of their posts and they must disclose the external interest if this is likely to occur, or if they are in doubt about a possible conflict of interest. Mandatory Training Each member of the Trusts staff has a statutory obligation to attend mandatory training. It is the responsibility of each member of staff to ensure that they comply with this legal requirement. Flexibility This job description is intended to act as a flexible guide to the duties of the post and therefore will require revision in consultation with the post holder to reflect the changing requirements of the post, to enable the Trust to achieve its corporate goals and objectives. Physical Effort Frequent periods of moderate physical effort for short / extended periods throughout the day moving and handling patients and equipment. Mental Effort Required to concentrate for extended periods throughout the day whilst assessing and treating patients, dealing with many different cases and difficult situations, driving. Workload is often unpredictable in nature. Clients may be difficult and / or abusive due to personality, substance abuse and staff breaking unwelcome news. Working Conditions Regularly working in unpleasant conditions and occasionally in highly unpleasant conditions unhygienic, dirty, smoky, cramped, clients with alcohol / substance abuse.