Senior Rotational Physiotherapist

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Birmingham

On-site

GBP 32,000 - 43,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Job summary

The Royal Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust in Birmingham is seeking a physiotherapist for a six-month rotational post across out-patients, gymnasium rehabilitation, hydrotherapy, orthopaedic in-patients, oncology and paediatrics. You will be professionally accountable for your caseload and exercise clinical governance within your rotation.

You will perform advanced assessments, formulate evidence-based treatment plans, document thoroughly, and liaise with the multi-disciplinary team to

Responsibilities

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.
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.

Job description

Main Duties

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.

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.