Senior Rotational Physiotherapist
| Posting date: | 15 April 2024 |
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| Salary: | £35,392.00 to £42,618.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £35392.00 - £42618.00 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 10 May 2024 |
| Location: | Birmingham, B31 2AP |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | C9303-24-0079 |
Summary
MAIN DUTIES Clinical To work on a six monthly rotational basis in the Royal Orthopaedic Hospital undertaking rotations in out-patients, gymnasium rehabilitation, hydrotherapy, orthopaedic in-patients, orthopaedic oncology and out-patient paediatrics To be professionally and legally accountable and responsible for all aspects of your own work, including the management of your caseload of patients within your area of rotation, without direct supervision To perform advanced physiotherapeutic assessment of patients with diverse and complex presentations, using manual assessment techniques, analytical skills and clinical reasoning to determine a diagnosis To formulate and deliver individual treatment programmes based on evidence-based practice, using clinical reasoning and a wide range of manual physiotherapy techniques. To evaluate and modify treatment plans according to assessment and patient needs, discharging them when appropriate To communicate effectively and gain informed consent from patients, carers and other professionals to maximise rehabilitation potential and ensure understanding of condition and/or surgery. This will, on occasions, include complex and sensitive information requiring skills of explanation, motivation and persuasion to overcome physical, emotional, mental and cultural barriers To take delegated responsibility from the Team Leader within area of work, including clinical and managerial duties. To delegate appropriately to Junior Physiotherapists, Students and Assistant staf To maintain accurate, comprehensive and up-to-date documentation in line with departmental and CSP standards, including communication of assessment and treatment results to appropriate disciplines in the form of reports and letters To represent the physiotherapy service and/or individual patients at ward rounds, clinics and case conferences where appropriate. Liaise with members of the multidisciplinary team regarding patient care and progress to ensure co-ordinated service delivery To act as professional advisor to other hospital staff where appropriate, providing specialist advice, teaching and instruction regarding physiotherapy To provide spontaneous and planned advice, teaching and instruction to relatives, carers and other professionals to promote understanding of the aims of physiotherapy and to ensure a consistent approach to patient care To be an active member of the evening and weekend on-call physiotherapy service To work at weekends and in the evening as part of contracted hours depending on rotation Professional To maintain own clinical professional development and portfolio by keeping abreast of any new trends and developments, incorporating them into current clinical practice as necessary To be an active member of the in-service training programme, through attendance and presentation at tutorials, training and peer review sessions within the physiotherapy department To provide clinical experience and supervision for undergraduate physiotherapy students appropriate to your rotation To undertake the measurement and evaluation of work and current practices through the use of evidence-based practice, audit and outcome measures, either individually or with more senior physiotherapists To demonstrate a sound understanding of Clinical Governance and Risk Management and apply to work situation, following department and Trust Policies. Organisational and Managerial To deputise for the Team Leader in their absence, taking responsibility for daily team management, allocating and organising the work of staff to meet service priorities on a daily basis To maintain high professional standards with respect to patients, colleagues, the service and the environment. Encourage staff under your supervision to follow your example Liaise with senior staff as appropriate, with all issues relevant to service delivery and development To be responsible for the safe and competent use of equipment within your current area of practice by patients, colleagues and student physiotherapists through teaching and supervision To comply with all Health and Safety standards of the Department and the Trust, including prompt reporting of accidents and incidents and ensuring that equipment usage is safe To remain up-to-date and attend all mandatory training provided, in line with Trust policies This is not an exhaustive list of duties and a regular review will take place with the postholder as part of their ongoing development and performance management. Full job description available as a supporting document.