Specialist Physiotherapist (Band 6) - Physiotherapy - Central London Community Healthcare NHS Trust
Central London Community Healthcare NHS Trust – Harpenden, Hertfordshire
Responsibilities:
1. To travel to patients’ homes using your own vehicle, taking necessary assessment and treatment equipment as required.
2. To work within professional standards and clinical guidelines, promoting best practice and undertaking all aspects of clinical duties as an autonomous practitioner, including assessing and treating own caseload of patients/clients and maintaining professional documentation.
3. To be responsible for the supervision of rehabilitation assistants and Physiotherapy students.
4. To work mainly in the patients’ homes but also in a variety of settings including clinics, residential care homes, continuing care homes, and community centers.
5. To support personal and professional development through active participation in Continuing Professional Development (CPD) and by participating in any audit or research being undertaken by the service.
6. To undertake multidisciplinary neurological assessments, to identify the needs of the clients and work closely with the MDT on joint goals for clients presenting with complex neurological conditions.
7. To undertake specialist physiotherapy assessments within the ICSS/NETT service, including assessment, treatment, reviewing, and discharging in line with evidence-based practice. All sessions will take place in patients' homes.
8. To communicate relevant medical information, assessment details, advice, and recommendations across agencies and with clients in compliance with trust guidelines for sharing of information and informed consent.
9. To be responsible for gaining informed consent for assessment, treatment interventions, and sharing of information in compliance with legal and professional guidelines.
10. To maintain detailed and accurate patient treatment records in line with CSP and legal standards.
11. To comply with legal and professional confidentiality guidelines at all times.
12. To actively participate in the CLCH Appraisal Scheme, both as an appraiser and appraisee, by identifying key performance objectives and continuing education needs.
13. To display enthusiasm and interest in service development, demonstrating initiative and drive in providing services.
14. To comply with the Trust’s Moving and Handling, Infection Control, Lone Working, and Risk Assessment Policies at all times.
In return for your skills and experience we can offer you:
* Flexible working hours to suit individual circumstances and arrangements.
* Competitive hourly rates.
* Access to the NHS Pension Scheme (subject to status).
* Paid annual leave built into hourly rate.
* Access to statutory and mandatory training through Induction and e-Learning.
* Great opportunities to sample different areas of work across different services.
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