Job Description

Job Description

• To be responsible for a clinical caseload and ensuring that the patient receives appropriate treatment to a high professional standard.
• To remain legally accountable for all aspects of own work.
• Undertake comprehensive assessment of patients with diverse and complex presentations/multi-pathologies using clinical reasoning skills and physical assessment techniques to provide an accurate diagnosis for the physiotherapeutic management of their condition seeking support from senior colleagues as appropriate. 
• Take delegated responsibility from senior therapists for managing and treating patients with particular conditions.
• Demonstrates sensitive and appropriate handling during the assessment process.
• Formulate treatment plans and set goals in collaboration with the patient, carers and other team members, that are specific, measurable, achievable and relevant, with specified timeframe (SMART).
• Select appropriate treatment techniques, this may include facilitation of normal movement, therapeutic handling, gait re-education, chest physiotherapy, etc.
• Monitor, evaluate and modify treatment in order to measure progress and ensure effectiveness of intervention. 
• Work closely with members of the multi-disciplinary team, to ensure optimal outcomes for the patient.
• Carries out any procedure using an Aseptic Non Touch Technique safely, consistently, independently and effectively.
• To use the following modalities in a safe and independent manner: Physical agent modalities, Electrotherapy modalities, Therapeutic Tub, Paraffin Wax Bath, Serial Casting and the Mobiliser if applicable. 
• Demonstrates clear and accurate documentation
• Work under the supervision of a Senior Physiotherapist and/or Line Manager .
• To provide advice, teaching and instruction to patient, relatives and carers regarding their medical management and care needs to ensure a consistent approach to patient care, whilst promoting understanding of the aims of physiotherapy.
• To prioritise and manage the clinical and non-clinical responsibilities, of the post on a daily basis.
• To be responsible for the safe use of equipment used within the therapy department, PPM’s are done according to the scheduled dates and report all malfunctioning equipment to Biomed. 
• Demonstrate safe airway clearance techniques, using the Airway clearance vest and CPT techniques in accordance with the guidelines formulated.
• Completes relevant documentation to the required standard (eg., medical record , statistical information, referral letters/discharge summaries, monthly Daman reports)
• Complies with organizational protocols and communication – completes MDT Initial screening within 72 hours; Initial Assessments – within 7 days of admission and Reassessments – every 12-16 weeks. 

Responsibilities

• To be responsible for a clinical caseload and ensuring that the patient receives appropriate treatment to a high professional standard.
• To remain legally accountable for all aspects of own work.
• Undertake comprehensive assessment of patients with diverse and complex presentations/multi-pathologies using clinical reasoning skills and physical assessment techniques to provide an accurate diagnosis for the physiotherapeutic management of their condition seeking support from senior colleagues as appropriate. 
• Take delegated responsibility from senior therapists for managing and treating patients with particular conditions.
• Demonstrates sensitive and appropriate handling during the assessment process.
• Formulate treatment plans and set goals in collaboration with the patient, carers and other team members, that are specific, measurable, achievable and relevant, with specified timeframe (SMART).
• Select appropriate treatment techniques, this may include facilitation of normal movement, therapeutic handling, gait re-education, chest physiotherapy, etc.
• Monitor, evaluate and modify treatment in order to measure progress and ensure effectiveness of intervention. 
• Work closely with members of the multi-disciplinary team, to ensure optimal outcomes for the patient.
• Carries out any procedure using an Aseptic Non Touch Technique safely, consistently, independently and effectively.
• To use the following modalities in a safe and independent manner: Physical agent modalities, Electrotherapy modalities, Therapeutic Tub, Paraffin Wax Bath, Serial Casting and the Mobiliser if applicable. 
• Demonstrates clear and accurate documentation
• Work under the supervision of a Senior Physiotherapist and/or Line Manager .
• To provide advice, teaching and instruction to patient, relatives and carers regarding their medical management and care needs to ensure a consistent approach to patient care, whilst promoting understanding of the aims of physiotherapy.
• To prioritise and manage the clinical and non-clinical responsibilities, of the post on a daily basis.
• To be responsible for the safe use of equipment used within the therapy department, PPM’s are done according to the scheduled dates and report all malfunctioning equipment to Biomed. 
• Demonstrate safe airway clearance techniques, using the Airway clearance vest and CPT techniques in accordance with the guidelines formulated.
• Completes relevant documentation to the required standard (eg., medical record , statistical information, referral letters/discharge summaries, monthly Daman reports)
• Complies with organizational protocols and communication – completes MDT Initial screening within 72 hours; Initial Assessments – within 7 days of admission and Reassessments – every 12-16 weeks. 

Qualifications