To undertake advanced assessments, clinical diagnosis, treatment and safe discharge planning of patients with acute and sub-acute conditions; these may include complex and or chronic presentations. Trans-disciplinary working will be required in some areas. To take a role in supervision and teaching of physiotherapists, occupational therapists, therapy Assistants and students within clinical speciality and participate in multi-disciplinary team teaching. To demonstrate leadership skills and contribute to service development and monitoring of standards of practice and developing multidisciplinary management of patients. To participate in relevant weekend and weekday on call emergency rotas. The trust is moving towards 7 day working and this post will be expected to participate in providing the physiotherapy service across 7 days. To use investigative and analytical skills to assess complex patients and support other more junior staff with their patients as required. To undertake clinical reasoning and problem patient sessions as facilitator and participant. To take a leadership role for the therapist in the team in the absence of a band 7 in order to prioritise the work. To be involved with implementing policy and service development changes. To regularly participate in and lead on appropriate work related research/evaluation projects and to be aware of current research relevant to the speciality. To use a range of verbal and non-verbal communication tools to communicate effectively with patients in order to progress treatment programmes. This may include patients who will have difficulties in understanding or communicating, e.g. patients who may be deaf, blind, or be unable to accept the diagnosis, or for whom English is not their first language. Ashford and St. Peters Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust serves a population of more than 410,000 people living in North-West Surrey, parts of Hounslow and beyond. Over 3,700 highly trained doctors, nurses, midwives, therapists, healthcare scientists and other support staff make up our workforce, providing a wide range of services across our two hospital sites, Ashford, Surrey and St Peter's, Chertsey, Surrey. We also run many specialist clinics in the community and local community hospitals and other healthcare facilities. Our vision is to be one of the best healthcare Trusts in the country. There has never been a better time to join us in the NHS at ASPH. We are committed to providing continuous professional development and flexibility to shape our workforce around our patient care. We can offer you the full range of NHS benefits/discounts and in addition: Excellent pension scheme and annual leave entitlement On-site Nurseries On-site staff cafes On-site parking Support in career development Salary Sacrifice schemes including wage stream, lease cars, Cycle to Work schemes and home electronics Adverts may close early, so applicants are encouraged to submit an application as soon as possible. For more information about a career at ASPH please visit: www.asph-careers.org
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