Senior Physiotherapist
| 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: | 07 May 2024 |
| Location: | Wakefield, WF1 4DG |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | C9377-ATS3349 |
Summary
The ability to interview and examine a patient incorporating subjective & objective elements in order to identify problems to be treated and/or goals of treatment. The ability to analyse clinical findings by applying appropriate theory and principles and synthesising them with the assessment findings in order to justify the treatment approach. Apply a high level of theory and advanced principles relating them to assessment findings in complex cases. Know limitations. Can analyse most complex problems. The ability to define a patients problems and set prioritised mutually agreed timely goals. Apply a high level of theory and advanced principles relating them to assessment findings in complex cases. Can assess complex patients. Takes a holistic view using a breadth of clinical knowledge. Apply more advanced tests. The safe and effective application of physiotherapeutic skills to achieve specific outcomes. Select & apply a broad range of modalities efficiently and effectively. Justify selection of modality. Contribute to discharge planning in the multidisciplinary team. Achieve discharge without guidance for the majority of patients. The ability to progress the management plan towards achieving the agreed goals and ultimately discharge the patient from Physiotherapy. Use reflective practice to improve patient care. Able to progress treatment with most patients. Contribute to discharge planning in the multidisciplinary team. Achieve discharge without guidance for the majority of patients. Able to give advice to others. Know when to seek advice. The recording of all clinical contact in a manner consistent with recognised professional standards. Keep accurate records in accordance with local standards and national, legal requirements. Records show evidence of clinical reasoning. Instruct others in recording. Monitor juniors records. Influence developments by demonstrating the ability to keep up to date with current practice using available evidence. Act as a resource for information and support. Ensure where ever possible that all practice is evidence based and delivered to an agreed standard. Contribute to the training and development of others as and when required to improve service provision. Assist in the appropriate education and training through the organisations appraisal system and the clinical supervision policy to support staff to be accountable practitioners. Participate in research and audit, disseminating findings and recommending changes to practice to line manager. Use networks locally, regionally, nationally and with higher education establishments in order to share information, research and good practice. Work in a collaborative, co-operative manner with other health care professionals and relevant agencies to provide patient focused care. Contribute to service provision and ensuring accountable practice whilst maintaining and enhancing current quality standards. Provide clinical education and training to physiotherapy students to graduate level, and provide support, guidance and training to junior physiotherapists and assistants, assessing and evaluating competencies. Participate in the recruitment and selection of staff. Participate in and contribute to the appraisal process in line with service requirements, ensuring the Trust policy is followed and that regular monitoring and feedback is provided. Recognise and utilise individual skills and knowledge within the team. Be involved in service planning. Encourage and support staff to take responsibility for their own learning and development including the use of individual portfolios. Deputise for the Band 7 in their absence, taking responsibility for operational management of the team, allocating and organising the work of Band 5 and assistant staff to meet service priorities on a daily basis. Actively participate in clinical supervision. Adhere to all Trust policies and procedures, seeking clarification from their line manager if required. Prioritise work and manage time effectively, readjusting plans as situations change or arise. Act professionally at all times. Establish and maintain productive working relationships. Deal with differences in ways that maintain productive working relationships. Encourage others within the team to offer ideas and views. Recognise the skills and strengths of others. Establish and maintain clear lines of communication with others to enhance good working relationships. Pursue effective channels of communication. 4.3 Adjust forms of communication to meet the differing levels of understanding of individuals and groups. Organise and conduct meetings, which have clear purposes and outcomes. Have an awareness of the skills required to undertake good communication and use them to express ideas and information clearly. Encourage a culture of open and honest communication. Use available resources to meet the differing communication needs of the population, e.g. ethnic minorities, the hearing impaired. Seek opportunities to develop communication with carers/users. Collect and report on information relating to their area of activity Support current systems of data collection. Ensure accurate and timely collection of data. Participate in the provision of reports and assist in the interpretation and analysis of information in a clear and concise manner. Respiratory On call and Weekend cover on a rotational basis for Wards.