Corporate Responsibilities Build safe working knowledge of all equipment used to provide safe patient care and participate in maintenance and training. Supporting Clinical and Patient Excellence To work autonomously within departmental clinical teams to provide excellent physiotherapy care to a diverse client group. Manage a caseload independently on designated ward/s, supporting junior staff with their caseload management. To increase and expand knowledge base and experience, clinically and non-clinically. To undertake a comprehensive assessment of patients including those with diverse or complex presentation/multiple pathologies; use advanced clinical reasoning skills and manual assessment techniques to provide an accurate diagnosis of their condition. Formulate and deliver a complete specialised physiotherapy programme based on sound knowledge of evidence-based practise and treatment options. Ensure that all patients have a documented problem list and goals that the patient has been involved in creating To participate in 7-day working patterns, including Bank Holidays To be an active member of the respiratory on call overnight and weekend rota. To represent the physiotherapy service and/or individual patients at multidisciplinary team meetings. This will include discussion of patient care, progress and involvement in discharge planning. Support junior members of staff to develop the skills required to effectively attend and contribute to MDT meetings and board rounds. Use clinical reasoning to balance risk, safety, patient choice and eligibility for services Communicate effectively with patients, their families, carers, members of the multi-disciplinary team, Therapy colleagues and other agencies To provide spontaneous and planned advice, teaching and instruction to colleagues, relatives and carers when appropriate to promote understanding of the aims of therapy Respect the individuality, values, cultural and religious diversity of patients and contribute to the provision of a service sensitive to these needs Lead on appropriate service development activities through participation in team meetings and service development sessions Propose changes to processes and procedures carried out within the Therapy Service to improve effectiveness and efficiency Exercise good personal time management, punctuality and consistent reliable attendance Submit accurate timesheets within set department timescales for additional hours worked In the absence of Therapy colleagues through planned or unplanned leave, work flexibly to meet the prioritised needs of the Therapy service both within the specific clinical areas and across all service areas Delegate work tasks appropriately to junior Therapy staff and Administrative Support staff Take the lead in training and education of other staff and students within the Therapy services Where appropriate, take the lead in the induction of new staff Maintain accurate and up to date records of clinical interventions, consistent with legal and organisational requirements Provide formal clinical reports for the multi-disciplinary team as required Collect, record and submit accurate clinical and personal statistical data in line with departmental requirements and guidelines Maintain and develop professional knowledge and skills to ensure fitness to practice as an Physiotherapist, in line with HCPC standards Regularly attend and participate in Therapy service staff meetings Identify own learning and development needs which will contribute to the production of a Personal Development Plan Build an ongoing Continuing Professional Development portfolio, reflecting on and recording learning outcomes of development opportunities Demonstrate the ability to critically evaluate current Physiotherapy research and apply this to practice in conjunction with the Therapy team Contribute to audit and research activity within the Therapy Service as appropriate Review and reflect on own practice and actively participate in regular supervision and annual appraisals People / Management Excellence Deputise for band 7 as necessary to ensure smooth running of service. Work alongside team leader to co-ordinate annual leave cover Be involved in the supervision and appraisal process for both registered and non-registered staff members. Support the probation process for new starters Supporting Financial Excellence To undertake best use of NHS resources Professional Responsibilities, Quality Assurance and Monitoring To work within Trust Core Competencies and objectives (Knowledge and Skills Framework based), Chartered Society of Physiotherapy guidelines, HCPC standards and code of conduct and to have good working knowledge of national and local standards and policies. Complete all work necessary to maintain registration and encourage others to do so. Monitor own and others quality and standard of practice by appraisal and review. Maintain and monitor standards on health and safety, consent, note keeping, clinical governance, continuous professional development on both a personal, professional and departmental level. To supervise and teach students during clinical placements. Policy and Service Development, Research and Development Responsibilities To use information such as Clinical governance, NICE, and other clinical specific guidelines and evidence of best practice to assist in producing working guidelines, competencies and objectives to develop the service OTHER INFORMATION The post-holder may be required to carry out other relevant duties as required. The post-holder will adhere to the duties specified under the Staff Responsibilities of the NHS Constitution in their day-to-day work and behaviours. The post-holder will be expected to aspire to the Values of the Trust in their day-to-day work and behaviours in order to support the Trust in achieving its Vision. The post-holder will adhere to, at all times, any Professional, NHS Code or Conducts and legislation relevant for their area of work. The post-holder will make themselves familiar with, and adhere to, at all times, the policies andprocedures of the Trust, and their area of work. The post-holder will be expected to work to any Corporate/Division/Directorate/Department objectives and standards in order to provide an acceptable level of service. The post-holder will be expected to undertake training, including mandatory and role-specific training, relevant to their role and ensure it is renewed as required. This job description reflects the present requirements of the post and it does not form part of the contract of employment. As the duties of the post change and develop the job description will be reviewed and will be subject to amendment, in consultation with the post-holder. It is the Trusts aim to reach agreement on reasonable changes, but if agreement is not possible, the Trust reservesthe right to effect changes to the post-holders job description after consultation with the Appropriatenotice of such changes will be given.