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Detailed job description and main responsibilities

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.