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Physiotherapist
| Posting date: | 17 June 2025 |
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| Salary: | £37,338.00 to £44,962.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £37338.00 - £44962.00 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 18 June 2025 |
| Location: | Leeds, LS9 7BE |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | C9173-25-0236 |
Summary
Work in liaison with Healthy Living Service team and other multi professional staff in the service line. To undertake evidence-based audit and service improvement projects to develop own and teams clinical practice. Make recommendations for changes to practice and may contribute or lead the implementation of specific changes to practice or service developments. To plan, co-ordinate and deliver physiotherapy related training for staff. Participate in student training as required. Promote the benefits of active lifestyles and link to improved mental health. To maintain clear links with your professional structures and your professions lead within the trust. Support the professions development and modernisation and the adherence to your professions standards and code of practice. The postholder will be required to utilise a wide range of communication skills in a variety of contexts on a daily basis related to fulfilling their role.To demonstrate experience / interest in working in a mental health settingComprehensive, in-depth knowledge and understanding of clinical physiotherapy and evidence of thephysiotherapy management of a wide range of complex clinical conditions.To be able to work autonomously using own initiativeTo working as part of a multidisciplinary teamTo participate in the staff appraisal scheme and Personal Development Plan (PDP) asappraisee and appraiser and be responsible for complying with your agreed personaldevelopment programmes to meet set knowledge and competencies.To undertake the measurement and evaluation of your work and current practices usingEvidence Based Practice projects, audit and outcome measures, either individually or withclinical specialist or manager and to make recommendations for change.To demonstrate a sound understanding of Clinical Governance, Risk Management and CQC requirements and apply to work situation.To share responsibility (with physiotherapy colleagues) for the day-to-day management,education, and appraisal of physiotherapy students during placements.To undertake the comprehensive assessment of patients, including those with a complexpresentation/multi-pathologies; use advanced clinical reasoning skills and manualassessment techniques to provide an accurate assessment/diagnosis of their condition.To implement strategies to empower patients and families/carers to take a lead role in theirrehabilitation and long-term management of their condition.To formulate, deliver and evaluate individual physiotherapy treatment programmes based ona sound knowledge of evidence-based practice and treatment options using clinicalassessment, reasoning skills and knowledge of a variety treatment skills.Formulate accurate prognoses and recommend best course of intervention, developingcomprehensive discharge plans. To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need, look at theJob Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading. So that youre even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, youll need to take time to read theCandidate Guide to Values Based Recruitment. This document provides you with information to help you apply.