Physiotherapist (with welcome bonus up to £2k)
Norfolk Community Health and Care NHS Trust
Norfolk Community Health and Care are looking for an enthusiastic Physiotherapist with an interest in working with adults with learning disabilities to join the Community Learning Disability Team (CLDT) based in Attleborough, South Norfolk.
You will need to have previous experience of working in health and social care settings. The role is community-based, so it is essential that you either hold a full UK driving licence with access to a vehicle for business use, or the ability to travel independently.
Main duties of the job
* To be responsible for a caseload of clients with complex needs, using evidence based/patient principles to assess, plan, implement and evaluate intervention
* To deliver services following agreed physiotherapy clinical pathway
* To work as part of the multidisciplinary team.
* To delegate tasks to Band 4 Therapy Assistant Practitioner staff as required.
* To support colleagues to provide practice placements for Physiotherapy students.
Job responsibilities
Clinical
* To be professionally and legally responsible and accountable for all aspects of own work.
* To maintain a high standard of clinical care for the patients under your management.
* To undertake the assessment of patients using investigative and analytical skills.
* To formulate an individual management and/or treatment programme, using clinical reasoning skills and a range of treatment skills.
* To accept clinical responsibility for a designated caseload of patients, and, with support, to organise this efficiently and effectively with regard to clinical priorities and use of time.
* To accept responsibility for ensuring the effective selection and use of all treatment resources available both in the department and on the wards.
* To communicate effectively with other members of the multi-professional team, about patient issues in order to facilitate a team approach to patient care.
* To communicate effectively with patients and carers to maximise treatment outcomes and to ensure understanding of condition.
* To assess capacity, gain valid informed consent and have the ability to work within a legal framework with patients who lack capacity to consent to treatment.
* To delegate to and supervise the work of health care assistants and assistant practitioners.
* To assist senior staff in the provision of advice, teaching and instruction to relatives, carers and other professionals, to promote understanding of the aims of physiotherapy and to ensure a co-ordinated approach to patient care.
* To be responsible for equipment used, and to adhere to department equipment policy, including competence to use equipment.
Professional
* To maintain own clinical professional development (CPD) by keeping abreast of any new trends and developments and incorporate them as necessary into your work and to be an active member of the in-service training programme by the attendance and assistance at staff meetings, tutorials, training sessions, external courses and reflective practice.
* To set objectives for personal development together with senior staff.
* To maintain comprehensive and accurate assessment and treatment records in line with legal and departmental requirements and communicate assessment and treatment results to the appropriate disciplines in the form of letters and reports.
* To participate in clinical and management supervision and Personal Development Review.
Organisational
* To collect data and statistics as directed by the Professional Lead Physiotherapist or Team Leader.
* To be aware of the Health and Safety aspects of your work and implement any policies, which may be required to improve the safety of your work area, including the prompt recording and reporting of accidents and adverse incidents, and ensuring that equipment used is safe.
* To comply with organisational and departmental policies and procedures.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* BSc or MSc in Physiotherapy or equivalent
* HCPC registration
Experience
* Broad range of core clinical experience at pre-registration or if applicable post registration
* Demonstrates ability to be an effective member of a team(s)
* Can demonstrate ability to problem solve in clinical setting
* Previous work experience in a health and care setting
Skills, Abilities and Knowledge
* Demonstrates ability to apply skills across various clinical settings/applications
* Demonstrates an understanding of evidence-based practice and clinical audit
* Able to prioritise work effectively
* Can manage change and demonstrate flexible approach with plans
* Demonstrates commitment to continuing professional development/lifelong learning
* Well-developed problem-solving skills
* Knowledge of key national priorities for people with learning disabilities
Communication
* Able to communicate effectively in written and verbal English language
* Awareness of alternative forms of communication and/or accessible information
Personal and People Development
* Contribute to multi-disciplinary discussions
* Supervise junior members of staff
Personal Attributes / Behaviours
* Able to identify with the Trust's commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults.
Other
* Must hold a full driving licence or be able to make own travelling arrangements to fulfil the duties of the post
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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