Be an active member of the clinical team, providing a comprehensive therapy service to residents of West Hertfordshire referred into the service.
Work within professional standards and clinical guidelines, promote best practice and to undertake all aspects of clinical duties as an autonomous practitioner including assessing and treating own caseload of patients/clients and maintaining professional documentation.
Build and maintain key relationships with referrers to the service, to facilitate appropriate referrals and an understanding of the role of the Physiotherapist and the Multi-professional team
Be responsible for the supervision of junior staff, rehabilitation assistants and Physiotherapy students.
Support self and service development through active participation in Continuing Professional Development (CPD) and by participating in any audit or research being undertaken by the service
To develop and implement treatment plans for clients.
Participate in the Assessment Process .
Have working knowledge of clinical guidelines.
Perform uni-professional and multi-professional specialist assessments
Demonstrate compassion, empathy and sensitivity towards clients who may have complex emotional and physical conditions.
Comply with local risk assessments when dealing with complex clients with challenging behavioural needs and high-risk extreme environment.
Be responsible for organising and prioritising own caseload to meet service needs and to communicate with your supervisor if the service needs cannot be met.
Prescribe appropriate equipment, following local procedures, to clients in order to maximise their independence.
Travel to client’s homes taking necessary assessment and treatment equipment as required.
Be responsible for the safe storage and safe moving and handling of equipment.
Work as a lone practitioner, within the guidelines of the Lone Working Policy
To liaise with services which include other Healthcare Services, Healthcare Professionals and Voluntary agencies as appropriate.
Just as we care about our patients’ wellbeing, we care about yours!
We can offer you:
• A comprehensive induction into the community service followed by a local induction to introduce you to the role
• Car lease scheme *T&C’s apply
• Flexible working options
• Annual travel card loan
• Training, support and development in your career
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**Please refer to job description, person specification and trust values, for outline of skills, knowledge and experience required.**
This advert closes on Wednesday 26 Feb 2025