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SalaryDuties and Responsibilities Key results from the job holder To undertake reasoned physiotherapeutic assessment of patients aged 18 and over with a range of cardiac conditions. To be professionally and legally responsible and accountable for all aspects of your own work including the management of patients in your care. To ensure high standards of clinical care for the patients under your management and support more junior staff to do likewise. To formulate and deliver an individual physiotherapy treatment programme to a specialised caseload based on sound knowledge of evidence-based practice and treatment options using clinical assessment, reasoning skills and knowledge of treatment skills e.g., patient education, exercise classes, exercise testing and other alternate options. Evaluate patient progress in accordance with valid and reliable objective and subjective assessment tools, reassess and adapt treatment programmes to the changing need of the patient working without direct supervision using clinical reasoning skills within scope of practice and refer to peers and senior colleagues when appropriate. To interpret and analyse clinical and non-clinical facts to form accurate assessment and risk stratification in a wide range of highly complex cardiac conditions, to recommend the best course of intervention, and to develop comprehensive discharge plans in regard to the patients self-management re-assess and modify treatment plan as necessary. To work autonomously without the direct supervision of physiotherapy colleagues. To ensure a high standard of clinical care for the patients under your management. To provide spontaneous and planned advice, teaching and instruction to relatives, carers and other professionals, to promote understanding of the aims of cardiac physiotherapy and to ensure a consistent approach to patient care. To deliver the physiotherapy element of care for patients within cardiac rehabilitation and on occasions to deliver the elements normally undertaken by medical, nursing or therapy colleagues. To be responsible for equipment used in carrying out physiotherapy treatment, and to adhere to trust policy, including competence to use equipment, and to ensure its safe use. Be an active member of the multidisciplinary team and liaise with them regarding patient management. To supervise, educate and assess the performance of junior members of staff and students. To implement policy and service development changes as designated. To be responsible for maintaining own competency to practice through CPD activities and maintain a portfolio which reflects personal development. To be pro-active in the delivery of education and training sessions at staff meetings, training sessions in house and by attending external courses and undertaking reflective practice. To communicate complex patient-related information (as well as non-patient information) effectively and work collaboratively with medical, nursing and therapy colleagues to ensure the delivery of a coordinated multidisciplinary service. To participate in the staff appraisal scheme and Personal Development Plan To be responsible for maintaining own competency to practice through CPD activities and maintain a portfolio which reflects personal development. Planning and Organisational Duties To accept clinical responsibility for a designated caseload of patients, and to organise this effectively and efficiently with regard to clinical priorities and use of time. To work as a lone practitioner, with access to a senior physiotherapist within the MDT. Prioritise referrals according to clinical need, organise appointments, manage daily workload, paper and computer administration tasks, and making and receiving telephone calls before, during and after clinic sessions. To provide and maintain accurate and up-to-date patient records and to communicate assessment and treatment results to the appropriate disciplines in the form of letters, reports and entries onto IT systems, in accordance with Trust and CSP guidelines. To be actively involved in the provision and collection of accurate statistical information. To undertake and participate in clinical audit relevant to the post. To assist the team leader and senior physiotherapist in evaluating the service and identifying areas of improvement. To assist in implementation of new working practices. To comply with the organisation and departmental policies and procedures and to be involved in the reviewing and updating as appropriate. Communications and Key Working Relationships Communicate effectively and sensitively with a flexible approach. To give patients details of their condition, its management and plans of treatment. This may involve explaining the nature of chronic or disabling conditions and possible poor outcome and response to treatment, and will need to take into consideration emotional, physical and psychological conditions. To communicate patient-related information effectively and work collaboratively with medical, nursing and therapy colleagues. To gain consent from patients, including those who may have communication problems e.g. English as a second language, hearing loss, other medical conditions which affect communication. To use skills of motivation and encouragement to ensure active participation in home management programmes, in particular when there may be high levels of pain and anxiety, or depression. To de-escalate patient concerns and manage early complaints referring to more senior colleagues in line with Trust policy. Responsibility for Finance To contribute to the monitoring of resources required and maintenance of stocks To bring defects or deficits in resources to the attention of senior therapy staff. Responsibility for Human Resources To maintain portfolio of competencies showing evidence of lifelong learning. To actively participate in PDR, appraisal & supervision systems. To assist in induction and training of new junior staff and students Responsibility for Health & Safety Compliance with the Health & Safety at Work Act 1974 the post holder is required to fulfil a proactive role towards the management of risk in all of their actions. This entails the risk assessment of all situations, the taking of appropriate actions and reporting of all incidents, near misses and hazards, and a statutory duty of care for their own personal safety and that of others who may be affected by their acts or omissions. Responsibility for Teaching To provide advice and education to patients, GPs and other health care professionals. To participate in relevant research. To supervise, educate and assess the performance of junior members of staff and students Work Circumstances & on-call Hours worked in line with local service delivery which currently is Monday to Friday 9am 5pm but may include weekends and Bank Holiday working in the future.
