JOB DESCRIPTION 1. JOB IDENTIFICATION Job Title: Rotational Physiotherapist (Band 5) Responsible to: (insert job title) Department(s): Directorate: Job Reference: (AfC Admin use only) Specialist Physiotherapist Physiotherapy Health and Social Care Date of last update: October 2016 2. JOB PURPOSE Assessment, clinical diagnosis and treatment of patients Communication and liaison with health professionals and other agencies Contributing to developing the physiotherapy service 3. DIMENSIONS Working clinically with a wide variety of patients, including inpatients, musculoskeletal conditions, older people and people with neurological conditions. The post is based at the Gilbert Bain Hospital, but the area of work may include community e.g. people s homes and care centres. The post is 37.5 hours per week. The caseload and duties will be specific to the area of work, and hours allocated to each area will be agreed with the line manager, or supervisor.
4. ORGANISATIONAL POSITION HEAD OF PHYSIOTHERAPY BAND 7 BAND 7 OTHER BAND 7 S MSK OUTPATIENTS OLDER PEOPLES CARE BAND 6 AND BAND 5 (THIS POST) BAND 5 BAND 6 ASSISTANTS 5. ROLE OF DEPARTMENT The service is based at the Gilbert Bain Hospital. The team provides physiotherapy assessment and intervention for inpatients, people with musculoskeletal problems, children (including complex needs and acute problems), adults with long-term conditions, e.g. neurological problems or learning difficulties, and patients requiring a domiciliary visit. The physiotherapy team liaises closely with referrers and other members of the health care team, as well as education and social services staff. Patient self-referral to the physiotherapy service is well-established.
6. KEY RESULT AREAS The postholder: Will communicate effectively with a variety of people i.e. patients, carers, other physiotherapists and other members of the MDT. Will undertake patient specific assessment: exploring complex issues (eg physical and social issues sensitive issues) Will support people (patients, relatives and carers) in difficult circumstances, eg progressive disease, accepting disability Will present information and ideas to others, eg at meetings Will network with other physiotherapists (including nationally) to ensure delivery of clinically effective care Will develop own knowledge and skills including assessing and identifying application of knowledge and skills to meet demands of job, and identifying own development needs. Will meet regularly with line manager for support and developing reflective practice Will take an active part in learning opportunities and keep a personal development portfolio Will contribute effectively to service development and evaluations, eg clinical audit, evidence based practice Will make effective use of learning opportunities within and outside workplace Will prioritise own workload, with support from line manager, organising and carrying out work effectively. Will identify and manage any risks to quality, eg workload, communication, team working, with the support of line manager. Will act independently to assess, analyse and provide a clinical diagnosis for individual patients to determine their need for physiotherapy intervention - with support from a senior physiotherapist, where appropriate Will refer people to other practitioners when needs and risks are beyond his/her own scope of practice Will support people effectively through promoting their wishes and beliefs, addressing their concerns and encouraging them to promote their own health and well-being Will act independently to plan, implement, evaluate, treat and progress patient care to maximise rehabilitation potential Will evaluate the effectiveness of interventions in meeting agreed goals, and modify as necessary Will manage caseload of patients effectively and efficiently, including complex cases with the support of a senior physiotherapist where appropriate Will use a wide range of physiotherapy skills including manual physiotherapy techniques and therapeutic handling Will work closely with carers to provide a comprehensive programme of care Will provide up-to-date and relevant information about health and well-being, including specialist advice, to individuals and groups
7a. EQUIPMENT AND MACHINERY Will include physiotherapy specific equipment e.g. mobility aids and standing frames patient handling equipment, e.g. hoists and wheelchairs electrotherapy machines gym equipment 7b. SYSTEMS Using IT e.g. for appointments, databases, spreadsheets, messaging and exercise/activity plans Using computer for checking data e.g. patient review for neurology and paediatrics, Cleaning schedules 8. ASSIGNMENT AND REVIEW OF WORK The postholder is supervised by a specialist physiotherapist, who will review performance regularly. 9. DECISIONS AND JUDGEMENTS The post-holder will be required to make judgements regarding the urgency of information, and the appropriate person to share with Identifies the risks involved prior to interventions and takes action to minimise risk Will prioritise own workload, organising and carrying out work effectively Will evaluate the effectiveness of interventions Will refer people to other practitioners when needs and risks are beyond his/her own scope of practice Will work as an autonomous practitioner 10. MOST CHALLENGING/DIFFICULT PARTS OF THE JOB The conflicting demands of different areas of work Prioritising work Time pressures Unpredictability - dealing with issues which arise, while also having patient commitments dealing with interruptions
11. COMMUNICATIONS AND RELATIONSHIPS The post-holder regularly communicates with: Physiotherapy team members Patients Carers (formal and informal) Doctors (GPs and consultants) AHPs Nurses Other professionals The post-holder communicates sensitive information with patients, carers and other professionals The post-holder is required to consider and overcome any barriers to understanding 12. PHYSICAL, MENTAL, EMOTIONAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS OF THE JOB Working with people with progressive or life limiting conditions Dealing with complex issues physical and social sensitive The post will involve manual physiotherapy techniques and therapeutic handling, as well as procedures requiring a high degree of precision/manual dexterity Clinical physiotherapy skills, manual handling skills, computer skills, driving skills Exposure to body fluids, sweat, unpleasant odours and dirt Close bodily contact with patients Working in confined spaces, with frequent requirement to move furniture 13. KNOWLEDGE, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED TO DO THE JOB Minimum required to undertake the role: Professional qualification in physiotherapy: BSc, MSc or equivalent Current hcpc registration Broad experience as a physiotherapy student including musculoskeletal outpatients, respiratory and neurology Current CPD activity, including use of a CPD portfolio Experience of working in a multidisciplinary team, and ability to work effectively as part of a team Good written and spoken English
Ability to prioritise effectively Desirable: 2 years post-registration general experience Training/qualification in area of special interest Full, current driving licence 14. JOB DESCRIPTION AGREEMENT A separate job description will need to be signed off by each jobholder to whom the job description applies. Job Holder s Signature: Date: Head of Department Signature: Date: