In line with the Trust Vision to provide the Best Care for Everyone Professional values - To deliver therapeutic interventions, acting as a specialist clinician in elderly care using the principles of Physiotherapy in an integrated and client-centred way supported by the Therapy Competency Framework. - To assume responsibility for personal development and supporting the development and supervision of others by CPD (continuing professional development), linked to appraisal. - To support evaluation and service development in the clinical area in line with national and local drivers. Communication and interpersonal skills - To communicate effectively with patients and carers potentially complex, sensitive or distressing information; in order to provide patient centred care, to encourage self-management, maximise rehabilitation potential and to ensure understanding of the condition. Patients may have communication, perceptual or cognitive/understanding difficulties. - To communicate effectively and work collaboratively with medical, nursing, other allied health professions and other colleagues to ensure delivery of a co-ordinated multidisciplinary service. Leadership, management and team working - To support leadership and work within the Therapy team (COTE), providing an effective and evidence-based service through assessing, planning and implementing treatment programmes. Contact Information: Name: Aleisha Jennings Job Title: Clinical Specialist - Care of the Elderly team Email Address: aleisha.jennings@nhs.net Telephone number: 0300 422 8596 or 0300 422 3272