osition Description Date: June 2018 Job Title : Senior hysiotherapist (AT&R) Department : Specialty Medicine and Health of Older eople (SMHO), Acute and Emergency Medicine(A&EM), and Surgical and Ambulatory Service (SAS) Location : Waitemata District Health Board Reporting To : Allied Health Team Leader/Associate Allied health team leader (Operational) hysiotherapy rofessional and Clinical Leader (rofessional) Direct Reports : Nil Functional Relationships with : Internal Inter-disciplinary team members T staff across Waitemata DHB Allied health Operations Manager Other Waitemata DHB Staff Our urpose, Values and Standards External atients/clients/consumer, families, whanau General ractitioners and ractice Nurses Community and External Agencies and Suppliers Other health care providers Non-government organisations e.g. Motor Neurone Disease Association (MNDA) Students (all disciplines including nursing/medical) hysiotherapy Universities At the heart of Waitemata DHB is our promise of better care for everyone. This promise statement is the articulation of our three-fold purpose to: 1. promote wellness, 2. prevent, cure and ameliorate ill health and 3. relieve the suffering of those entrusted to our care. At the heart of our values is the need for all of us to reflect on the intrinsic dignity of every single person that enters our care. It is a privilege to be able to care for patients, whānau and our community, a privilege that is sometimes overlooked in our day to day work. Our standards and behaviours serve as a reminder to us all about how we are with our patients and with each other. rofessions, January 2019
osition Description urpose of the role : To provide leadership within the Rehabilitation hysiotherapy (T) Team by demonstrating advanced knowledge and clinical practice. To provide a patient centred, evidenced-based approach to the assessment, management and treatment of a range of physical impairments within an interdisciplinary team framework. To demonstrate leadership in the following areas of expertise to support service development, as agreed with the Team Leader and T rofessional and Clinical Leader: Clinical Supervision roject or service improvement activity Training and education Supervision of students, mentorship of other Ts rofessional development activity, e.g. development of best practice guidelines and models Other specialist clinical resources as required by the team The clinical service is provided across in-patient wards. Cover is provided across both Waitakere and North Shore hospitals and on statutory holiday weekend roster as required Services are delivered in accordance with Waitemata DHB Strategic lans rofessions, January 2019
osition Description Clinical ractice KEY TASKS EXECTED OUTCOMES ractices at an advanced level within hysiotherapy Is committed to ongoing education to maintain advanced level of practice Role models patient centered assessment enabling patients and their significant others to be in control of their own care and rehabilitation programme Intervention/therapy is planned and implemented according to best practice principles in collaboration with the patient, family/whanau and interdisciplinary team as appropriate Able to anticipate and recognise any change to patients condition using advanced assessment skills, and in depth knowledge of own patients. Assists Interdisciplinary team (IDT) to respond to, and manage complex situations Consistently demonstrates critical thinking, prioritisation and co-ordinated patient care across both AT&R wards Role models patient advocacy and empowerment Role models communication with families Change agent Intervention/therapy is provided in a culturally aware and sensitive manner/context Boundaries of practice are identified / recognised and clients are referred on as appropriate Role models high standard of clinical professional practice when working alongside staff or students including provision of coaching and supervision. Quality Assurance rofessional Standards of ractice are met in accordance with New Zealand hysiotherapy Board rofessional Supervision takes place on a regular basis with professional supervisor (as per SMHO, A&ED & SAS olicy). Annual review follows performance development guidelines with objectives which are reviewed on a regular basis. rofessions, January 2019
osition Description KEY TASKS EXECTED OUTCOMES Responsibility is taken for own learning by recognising training and skill needs and undertaking professional development activities on an ongoing basis. Utilises reflective practice for self-development rofessional Development ortfolio is developed and maintained, including a training record. articipates in peer review. Role models high standard of clinical professional practice when working alongside staff or students including provision of coaching and supervision. Leads and participates in physiotherapy team inservice training program Contributes to education of other staff, i.e. the allied health team, nursing team and other services in consultation with the rofessional Clinical Leader. New staff are mentored and supported Completes Waitemata DHB mandatory training. Leadership Consistently demonstrates critical thinking, prioritising and co-ordinated patient care Role models reflective practice and encourages reflective practice in other staff in the role as a clinical supervisor Supports development of junior colleagues skills as a clinical mentor/coach Aware of colleagues abilities and anticipates need for support Is able to manage and support other staff in stressful situations rojects are managed to meet agreed goals, objectives and timeframes All stages of the project life cycle including scope, brief development, change control processes, risk assessment, quality control, reporting, communication and evaluation are planned and implemented roject stakeholders consulted and kept informed Actively promotes and implements recommended best practice and challenges outdated practices Actively involved in development of models of care rofessions, January 2019
osition Description KEY TASKS Liaison/ Communication EXECTED OUTCOMES Demonstrates advanced communication skills resents specialist knowledge at allied health study days Regular communication is maintained with wider physiotherapy team Effective communication is established and maintained with relevant colleagues within AT&R service areas Through networking, establish ongoing professional relationships with key agencies / organisations for mutual benefit Strategic promotion of relevant profession to services to relevant stakeholders Liaise with Team Leader and rofessional Clinical Leader regarding staffing allocation Staff supervision / rofessional Development rovides clinical supervision and mentoring for students and new graduates Significant contribution to the oversight and support of students Designs and or provides training and education for colleagues and students Role models high standard of clinical professional practice when working alongside staff or students, including provision of coaching and supervision articipates in set up/coaching/ audit within support and development plans and performance improvement plans for staff, in conjunction with team leader and T rofessional Clinical Leader as required Close liaison with hysiotherapy rofessional Clinical Leader to determine priorities Quality of service Waitemata DHB core values are positively demonstrated and policies and procedures are followed Active involvement in and contributes to the development of the multidisciplinary team within Allied Health and at service level Contributes to the development and review of standards of practice, patient information and policies within the AT&R and wider where rofessions, January 2019
osition Description KEY TASKS Statutory and Treaty of Waitangi obligations To recognise individual responsibility for workplace Health and Safety under the Health and Safety at Work Act 2015 EXECTED OUTCOMES appropriate Identifies opportunities to contribute positively in special projects according to area of expertise. articipates positively in projects as delegated by joint agreement by rofessional Clinical Leader/Team Leader Ensures the professional and political integrity of Waitemata DHB by carrying out all functions in compliance of the Treaty of Waitangi and by demonstrating a serious commitment to keeping the treaty alive. Shows sensitivity to cultural complexity in the workforce and patient population Contribute to a safe and healthy workplace at Waitemata DHB by: All Employees Following and complying with Health and Safety policies and processes and applying them to their own work activities, including using/wearing ersonal rotective Equipment as required. articipating in activities directed at preventing harm and promoting well-being in the workplace Identifying, reporting and self-managing hazards where appropriate Early and accurate reporting of incidents at work and raising issues of concern when identified. rofessions, January 2019
osition Description ERSON SECIFICATION OSITION TITLE: Senior hysiotherapist AT&R Minimum referred Qualification New Zealand Registered hysiotherapist Current Annual racticing Certificate ost-graduate rehabilitation physiotherapy qualification Experience Five years post-graduate experience, including two years in an inpatient setting Experience working within a large dynamic multidisciplinary team Rehabilitation experience including complex patient management e.g. complex older adult with multiple comorbidities, complex discharge planning Clinical education experience Experience in service development Demonstrated leadership experience in current or previous roles Skills/Knowledge/ Behaviour Excellent organisational and time management skills Self-motivated and reliable Commitment to continuous quality improvement. Commitment to culturally safe practice. Excellent communication skills and understanding of customer Staff and student supervision and education Effective group facilitation and education skills rofessions, January 2019
osition Description focus when working with others. Commitment to team approach to patient care Service development skills and experience rofessions, January 2019