Date: 2017 Job Title : Senior Outpatient Physiotherapist Department : Allied Health Specialty Medicine and Health of Older People Service Location : Waitemata District Health Board Reporting To : Allied Health Team Leader Direct Reports : Nil Functional Relationships with : Internal Allied health Team Leader Professional and Clinical Leader (PCL) Clinical Centre Leader (CCL) WDHB Outpatient Allied Health Services WDHB Inpatient Allied Health Services WDHB Physiotherapy Colleagues Patients/Clients/families, whanau Community Interdisciplinary team AUT Physiotherapy Students Other Waitemata DHB staff External Other District Health Board Physiotherapists General Practitioners ACC Other health care providers Community groups External agencies and suppliers Our Purpose, Values and Standards At the heart of Waitemata DHB is our promise of best 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. Waitemata District Health Board -JOB DESCRIPTION - Page 1
Purpose of the role : To provide a high quality, efficient and effective physiotherapy service for Patients/Clients/Caregivers/families, whanau in designated clinics and classes for a wider range of presentations within an outpatient department To undertake accurate assessment, and implement treatment and educational programmes in accordance with best practice and standards for outpatients physiotherapy To be proactive and up to date with current literature and evidence-based therapy approaches. To provide day-to-day management of the Outpatient team, liaising with TL, PCL and the wider team To provide leadership within the Allied Health Team by demonstrating advanced knowledge and clinical practice in physiotherapy, To supervise and be a positive role model for junior and middle level staff. To provide high quality clinical practice for undergraduate physiotherapy students as required Services are delivered in accordance with WDHB and Med HOP Strategic Waitemata District Health Board -JOB DESCRIPTION - Page 2
KEY TASKS Areas of Clinical Practice including but not limited to: Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation Lymphodema Hydrotherapy EXPECTED OUTCOMES Practices at an advanced level in own specialty Is committed to ongoing education to maintain advanced level of practice Role models client centered assessment enabling patients and their significant others to be in control of their own care and rehabilitation programme Utilises reflective practice for self-development Able to anticipate and recognise any change to patients condition using advanced assessment skills, and in depth knowledge of own patients. Assists team to respond to, and manage complex situations Role models patient advocacy and empowerment Role models communication with families Role models client centered care Change agent Equitable participation in extended weekend service provision where service requires it 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 clinical supervisor Develops the assessment skills of junior colleagues 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 Projects managed to meet agreed goals and objectives and within 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 Project stakeholders consulted and kept informed Actively promotes and implements recommended best practice and challenges old practices Actively involved in development of models of care Practice is research and evidence based Demonstrates advanced communication skills Presents specialist knowledge at Allied Health Waitemata District Health Board -JOB DESCRIPTION - Page 3
KEY TASKS EXPECTED OUTCOMES study days Designs and or provides training and education for colleagues and students Provides clinical supervision and mentoring for students and new graduates Significant contribution to the oversight and support of students Liaison/ Communication Effective communication is established and maintained with relevant colleagues within 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 Staff supervision / Professional Development Role models high standard of clinical professional practice when working alongside staff or students, including provision of coaching and supervision Close liaison with Professional and Clinical Leader to determine priorities New staff are mentored and supported as required Quality of service WDHB Core Values are positively demonstrated and policies and procedures are followed Active involvement in and contributes to the development of the team within Allied Health and at service level Contributes to the development and review of standards of practice, patient information and policies where appropriate Identifies opportunities to contribute positively in special projects according to area of expertise. Participates positively in projects as delegated by joint agreement by Professional and Clinical Leader/Team Leader Professional Development Own knowledge is updated regularly and relevant courses and conferences are attended Feedback post course and conference occurs as per the Course and Conference Policy Statutory & Treaty of Waitangi obligations Ensures the professional and political integrity of WDHB by carrying out all functions in compliance of the Treaty of Waitangi and by demonstrating a Waitemata District Health Board -JOB DESCRIPTION - Page 4
KEY TASKS To recognise individual responsibility for workplace Health & Safety under the Health and Safety at Work Act 2015 EXPECTED OUTCOMES 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 WDHB by: All Employees Following & complying with H&S policies & processes & applying them to their own work activities, including using/wearing Personal Protective Equipment as required. Participating in activities directed at preventing harm & promoting well-being in the workplace Identifying, reporting & self-managing hazards where appropriate Early and accurate reporting of incidents at work and raising issues of concern when identified. Waitemata District Health Board -JOB DESCRIPTION - Page 5
POSITION TITLE: PERSON SPECIFICATION Senior Outpatient Physiotherapist Qualification Minimum New Zealand Registered Physiotherapist Current Annual Practicing Certificate Preferred Post-graduate physiotherapy qualification Experience Four (plus) years post-graduate experience, at least two years in an Outpatient setting Experience working with clients with a wide range of health and disability needs in the areas of Medicine, Orthopaedics and Musculoskeletal. Supervising & developing staff/students First line supervision of staff Effective group facilitation and education skills Clinical education experience Skills/Knowledge/Behaviour Strong interpersonal and communication skills Excellent organisational and time management skills Patient education skills Self-motivated and reliable Commitment to continuous quality improvement. Commitment to culturally safe practice Excellent communication skills and understanding of customer focus when working with others. Commitment to team approach to client care Service development skills and experience Staff and student supervision and education Waitemata District Health Board -JOB DESCRIPTION - Page 6