Communication and Working Relationship Skills Relay complex, sensitive information to people with learning disabilities and their carers with empathy and in a way that they can understand Assess clients understanding of treatment proposals and their capacity to give informed consent and working within the legal framework when the client lacks capacity Contribute to and lead (as agreed) team and Physiotherapy meetings and represent physiotherapy at other relevant meetings when required Build and maintain effective working relationships with team colleagues and with relevant community partners. To maintain professional boundaries at all times with patients. Keep electronic records according to Trust policy Provide professional advice and consultancy to the manager, multidisciplinary team members, carers and other services. Use Total Communication practices to promote best possible communication with people with learning disabilities Maintain professional links and share skills with other Physiotherapists in Devon Partnership NHS Trust by participating in physiotherapy meetings, discussions and planning. To use own discretion as to when to liaise with other Physiotherapists in the locality for up to date advice on treatments and to work collaboratively for the needs of the patients Analytical and Judgemental Skills Assess effectively clients with complex needs, analyse and interpret the assessment to plan appropriate treatment from a range of options Show clinical reasoning in documentation To contribute to the evaluation of your work and current practices through the use of audit and outcome measures. Identify and report risk issues, which potentially could affect the patients/clients health or social care needs or discharge options. To provide support for student physiotherapists and less experienced physiotherapy staff, social, health and education staff as delegated by the physiotherapist. Planning and Organisational Skills Plan, prioritise and organise own workload and training sessions, with no direct supervision. As well as the workload of any staff supervised by the post holder, monitoring and adjusting activities and programmes as necessary. Participate in the planning, leading and organisation of service development projects Use effective time management skills to maximise productivity Planning and organising a broad range of Physiotherapy treatment interventions to meet patients individual needs for inpatient staff to follow, followed by reassessment of needs/monitoring efficacy of intervention plan with appropriate modifications made to the plan Responsibility for Patient/Client Care, Treatment and Therapy Assess, develop, implement, monitor and evaluate specialist physiotherapy programmes as part of an overall care plan Apply specialist knowledge and skills to meet the needs of those with profound and complex needs including physical and sensory impairments. Contribute/lead relevant service user planning and review meetings Plan, adapt and lead groups when this is deemed a suitable method of service delivery Joint work with colleagues in and out of the team, as well as other relevant partner agencies, in a flexible, co-operative way as part of an overall treatment/care plan. Clearly and succinctly represent the role of Physiotherapy and share skills and knowledge with a range of other agencies (e.g. multi-disciplinary team members of Specialist Health Community Learning Disabilities Teams, Mainstream physiotherapy colleagues in Community Services, hospital teams and mental health services) to enable access to mainstream services wherever relevant. To contribute to discharge planning when patients are leaving hospital. Ensure all treatment records are completed according to Trust policy Practice according to the standards set out by the Health Professions Council Respond and contribute effectively and flexibly to occasional team emergencies and other urgent requests as directed by the Team LDAU Manager/Lead Physiotherapist Responsibility for Policy and Service Development Implementation Contribute to service improvement and development in The LDAU, community team, Physiotherapy service and wider LD Partnership, extending knowledge and skills of own practice. Ensure own continuing professional development is on-going and relevant to the post and is recorded according to professional and local protocols Keep up to date with essential training, supervision and annual appraisals in accordance with Trust policy Participate/coordinate research and audit activity as a means of contributing to the advancement of practice Contribute to the planning, organisation and maintenance and leadership of professional networks and interest groups to maintain and develop professional practice Keep up to date on relevant government and local policy and guidance in relation to best practice for learning disability and Autism Ensure all work is done in accordance with person-centred principles which promotes choice and empowerment To avoid any behaviour which discriminates against your fellow employees or patients on the grounds of sex, marital status, race, age, colour, nationality, ethnic, or national origins, religion or disability. Responsibility for Finance, Equipment and Other Resources Be responsible for ordering and maintaining equipment and consumables, as an accredited prescriber Ensure an up to date inventory is kept of all specialist Physiotherapy equipment held in the team. To ensure the safe and appropriate use of physiotherapy equipment by assessing safety before recommendation and use. Ensure cost-effective management of any delegated finance duties Report any health and safety issues to the LDAU Manager and Lead Physiotherapist Responsibility for Human Resources, e.g. Supervision, Training, HR Advice and Management Participate in regular management and clinical supervision to monitor and reflect on own practice and performance, completing any agreed actions. Ensure own continuing professional development, extending knowledge and skills of own Physiotherapy practice in learning disability and Autism. Record continuing professional development according to professional and local policies. Provide supervision and support to designated assistant staff Ensure efficient management of time and resources Contribute to the appraisals of staff the post holder supervises Participate in training of self and others as relevant to post To delegate work to train other health care professionals or less experienced staff, in the form of supervising exercise programmes, walking regimes, falls prevention Responsibility for Information Resources and Administrative Duties Ensure all records are up to date and compliant with the data protection act and professional and organisational record keeping standards Use all available IT applications to enhance the communication of treatment plans to service users, MDT and carers Ensure care plans are up to date for patients and progress notes completed following interventions Responsibility for Research and Development Assist in development of Team research initiatives Participate/ lead in core clinical governance activities by contributing to the planning, evaluation and audit of practice, clinical pathways and protocols within designated area. Maintain up to date knowledge of current trends, techniques and approaches in Physiotherapy Be involved in a professional clinical group Undertake audit and/or research projects for service and professional development on an annual basis Contribute to service improvement and development, extending knowledge and skills of own practice Freedom to Act Work autonomously following protocols and codes of conduct and professional guidelines Manages specialist caseload Undertake one hour clinical supervision each month