We are looking for a Bank Physiotherapist to join a team committed to providing an effective, evidence based physiotherapy service to both inpatients and outpatients. The role requires maintaining the highest standards of individualised patient care in a safe and friendly environment following chartered Society of Physiotherapy Core and Service Standards.

Job Summary
Work within a multidisciplinary team that provides physiotherapy to all patients who are admitted to the Hospital. Take responsibility of showing flexibility of shared tasks to ensure that we provide the best quality service.

Requirements

Knowledge and Experience

• Diploma / BSc Degree in Physiotherapy
• HCPC / CSP Registered.
• Minimum 3 years post graduate
• Significant post qualification clinical experience in musculoskeletal techniques.
• Evidence of post graduate study.
• Orthopaedic, general surgery, respiratory experience

Skills

• Good interpersonal skills and ability to deal sensitively with patients and liaise effectively with medical and other staff.
• A readiness to become involved with demands and needs outside routine requirements.

Clinical Duties

• Work as an experienced member of the inpatient team that provides physiotherapy to New Victoria wards and assists with fitting of equipment.
• Support the manager in providing a comprehensive service, using initiative to meet and organise the demands of the service.
• Take responsibility for the daily organisation of the service on request, coordinating activities within available resources.
• Check medical notes to check change in patient status, operation notes in detail to ensure correct protocol followed and correct advice and exercises given.
• Coordinate and monitor the progress of patients within their plan of care and communicate relevant changes to the multidisciplinary team.
• Ensure practice is in accordance with HCPC and CSP codes of professional conduct.
• Take charge of the clinical area and lead in maintaining standards of physiotherapy practice.
• Carry out and advise/supervise staff in assessment, planning, delivery and evaluating of inpatient physiotherapy service.
• Contribute to development of inpatient practice based on research and audit.
• Effectively communicate complex information to patients, relatives, carers and the team.
• Prioritise and delegate clinical duties.
• Manage and provide all aspects of patient care, planning and delivery.

Management Duties

• Plan and manage the weekend rota with assistance of the Physiotherapy Manager.
• Contribute to development and implementation of local policies.
• Assist in ensuring equipment is checked regularly and medical equipment log maintained.
• Promote safety and identify potential risks.
• Participate in investigation of complaints and adverse events.
• Create and maintain good working relationships.

Administrative Duties

• Ensure clinical records and documentation are maintained accurately.
• Contribute to evaluation of care delivery and implement improvements.
• Report clinical incidents and near misses.
• Attend and participate in meetings.
• Maintain knowledge of and use the appointment system.

Education

• Participate in multidisciplinary audit activity.
• Communicate research developments to colleagues.
• Undertake continuing professional development.
• Facilitate clinical supervision.
• Introduce new staff to duties and act as mentor.

Status: Bank
Hourly Rate: Competitive

Should you wish to apply, please send your CV to Human Resources at recruitment@newvictoria.co.uk.

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