Be an active member of the multidisciplinary clinical team, providing a Physiotherapy service in Alexandra Rehab Unit. Participate in the band 5 preceptorship programme, and undertake regular supervision and reflective practice. Work within professional standards and clinical guidelines, promote best practice and undertake all aspects of clinical duties as an autonomous practitioner, including assessing and treating own caseload of clients, with support from senior staff. Be aware of and adhere to professional standards and organizational standards. Build and maintain key relationships with referring services and the band 5 rotational services to facilitate appropriate referrals and an understanding of the role of the Physiotherapist and the Multi-professional team. Work in a variety of settings including clinics, clients' own homes, residential care homes, continuing care homes, and community centers. Support self and service development through active participation in Continuing Professional Development (CPD), in-service training, and by participating in any audit or research being undertaken by the service. Participate in a service development project.
Main duties of the job
Support the members of the team in the day-to-day operation of the Service. This may include answering queries, fielding referrals, contributing to team discussions, responding to client needs, delegating and supervising appropriate tasks to Rehabilitation assistants and administrative staff, communicating with other team members and outside agencies, and other operational activities. Participate in the Rehabilitation process when required. This will require the use of clinical reasoning skills to identify appropriate referrals to teams within CLCH Rehabilitation, prioritizing the referrals in accordance with prioritization criteria. Respond to inconsistent work patterns and manage a diary, re-prioritizing as required. Be compliant with the Trust's complaints procedure and take appropriate action as necessary in accordance with the procedure. Initiate and participate in change management processes as needed. Undertake delegated duties and assist in the maintenance and smooth running of the rehabilitation.
About us
We provide community health services to more than two million people across eleven London boroughs and Hertfordshire.
Every day, our professionals provide high-quality healthcare in people's homes and local clinics, helping them to: stay well manage their own health with the right support avoid unnecessary trips to, or long stays in, hospital.
We support our patients at every stage of their lives , providing health visiting for newborn babies through to community nursing, stroke rehabilitation, and palliative care for people towards the end of their lives.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Be professional and legally responsible and accountable for all aspects of your own work including the management of clients in your care. Ensure confidentiality at all times. Ensure a standard of documentation that meets CSP and Trust guidelines. Work autonomously whilst being aware of professional limitations and seeking support as necessary through formal and informal individual sessions with peers/more senior physiotherapists. Write comprehensive and informative reports, letters, and documentation regarding individual client diagnosis, progress, and outcomes to a variety of sources, e.g., GPs, case managers. Be responsible for gaining valid, informed consent for assessment, treatment interventions, and sharing of information in compliance with legal and professional guidelines. Be able to interpret and follow these guidelines in circumstances where clients do not have the capacity to provide informed consent.
Person Specification
Education/Qualification
Essential
BSc degree or equivalent in Physiotherapy. Evidence of continuous professional and personal development relevant to rotations. Registration with the Health Professions Council. Wide-ranging student experience including musculoskeletal outpatients, adult/older people's rehabilitation, and community rehabilitation.
Desirable
Registration with a special interest group. Student rotations to include orthopedics and acute medicine.
Experience
Essential
Experience of working within NHS environment as a student. Able to manage a caseload efficiently. Demonstrate professional independence while recognizing boundaries of own practice. Effective physiotherapy manual skills to assess and treat patients with neuro-musculoskeletal conditions. Research project carried out at undergraduate level.
Desirable
Able to communicate effectively with those who have difficulty communicating. Effective interpersonal skills to liaise with all professionals to enhance patient care pathways. Experience working as an assistant or volunteer within musculoskeletal, rehabilitation, or community settings.
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
Knowledge of Clinical Governance and its influence on Service Development. Knowledge of recent research supporting or negating physiotherapy management of neuro-musculoskeletal conditions. Knowledge and understanding of complex medical conditions including neurological conditions, falls, and multi-pathologies.
Desirable
Knowledge of NICE guidelines and the NSF's relevant to the area of practice.
Employer details
Employer name
Central London Community Health Trust
Address
Athlone Rehab Unit 7A Woodfield Rd London W9 2BA
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