Physiotherapist Band 6
| Posting date: | 26 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: | 12 May 2024 |
| Location: | Leatherhead, KT22 0BN |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | B0117-24-0042 |
Summary
ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES To hold responsibility for own caseload and be responsible for a defined area of the service, working without direct supervision. To work as a member of the multi-disciplinary neuro-rehabilitation team, contributing to the planning, development and delivery of an effective and efficient service. Providing assessment and developing treatment programmes for clients. Ongoing evaluation of treatment regimes in conjunction with the senior therapists. Setting of clients’ short- and long-term goals. Assisting in casting and splinting as appropriate. Integrating and monitoring treatment programmes in the clients’ environment whether carried out by therapy support worker or care staff. Integrating strategies agreed on by the multi-disciplinary team into treatment management. Participating in the assessment of wheelchair seating requirements for clients in conjunction with the Occupational Therapy department. To support home visits as required in conjunction with the Occupational Therapy department. Keeping abreast of developments within the profession. Supervising the therapy support workers as required in conjunction with the senior physiotherapists. Instructing members of the care and support team regarding moving and handling, transfers, splints, standing and walking, in conjunction with the senior therapists. Advising and assisting other session staff on the correct working environment to enable clients to maximise their physical abilities, in conjunction with the senior therapists. Contributing to clients’ reports for reviews and case conferences. Ensuring that all equipment used is in good order and always ensuring the safety of clients and staff in accordance with the Health & Safety at Work Act. Participate in the key therapist/worker program for clients – providing information to and liaising with clients, families, carers and other involved agencies to facilitate their rehabilitation and ensure safe discharge. Maintaining client records and providing written assessments, referrals and reports as required.