Rotational Therapist

Professional/ClinicalClinical To be responsible for implementing within your clinical practice the standards and policies in each specialty and where applicable, propose changes to working practices. To maintain a high standard of clinical care using evidence based practices and evaluate the outcomes. To be responsible as an autonomous practitioner to undertake a significant clinical caseload. To undertake the comprehensive assessment of patients using investigative and analytical skills and seek guidance from senior staff as required.

To devise an individualised physiotherapy management and/or treatment plan, using clinical reasoning skills, to utilise a range of treatment options in formulating a programme of care in consultation with the patient. To be professionally and legally responsible and accountable for all aspects of your professional activities working within codes of practice and professional guidelines. To keep accurate, legible records of patient care in line with service guidelines To demonstrate a sound understanding of clinical governance, clinical risk and to demonstrate the use of treatment plans with an evidence based link. Work effectively with those patients whose first language is not English and take into consideration diversity issues in particular differing cultural awareness.

To demonstrate physical ability to carry out physiotherapy assessment and interventions, including highly developed manual physiotherapy techniques and therapeutic handling. This includes frequent moderate physical effort. To keep up to date with clinical developments, analysing current research and discussing and implementing changes in clinical practice. To be responsible for the safe use of equipment used in carrying out physiotherapy duties, adhering to the departments medical devises policy.

This includes competence and accuracy to use equipment by yourself and other healthcare professionals, carers and patients. To participate in the oncall and emergency rotas. When working on the emergency duty on-call rota, undertake the assessment and treatment of acutely ill patients with respiratory problems, who may have a complex presentation and maintain associated records as an autonomous practitioner. When working on the emergency duty on-call rota, provide advice to medical and nursing staff and other members of the multi-disciplinary team regarding patients respiratory and chest functions / conditions.

Supervision from a senior physiotherapist is available if required. To participate in weekend working/shift patterns/TOIL as determined by each rotation Management and Leadership Responsibility for ensuring that: Staff are managed and standards of work are maintained and Trust policies for the management of staff performance are adhered to. Appraisals of staff directly managed are undertaken and that the appraisal process is maintained throughout the team. Staff receive appropriate health and safety and other mandatory training as prescribed and that relevant records are maintained.

Other records are maintained by the team ensuring compliance with the agreed record keeping systems of the Trust. Informed consent is obtained where appropriate and documented in accordance with Trust procedures. New and replacement equipment is not used until it has been commissioned in accordance with Trust policy. Appropriate risk and other assessments are completed and documented in a timely manner in accordance with Trust policy.

Infection prevention and control procedures are followed by all staff within their area of responsibility All staff follow Trust clinical governance requirements Plan the effective daily management of a caseload of patients including responding to urgent referrals and occasionally unpredictable work patterns. To be able to prioritise clinical work and balance other patient related and professional activities in accordance with the departmental requirements. To be able to manage potentially stressful, upsetting or emotional situations in an empathic manner including but not limited to ITU, neurology and areas for terminal care. To work with the physiotherapy team to provide an efficient and effective service and to be involved in the proposal/development and implementation of departmental policies and the annual business plan.

To supervise physiotherapy assistants/technicians and when appropriate physiotherapy students on clinical placement. To maintain and provide accurate and timely statistical information as required in consultation with senior staff. To participate in the Trust appraisal scheme as an appraisee. To ensure that all equipment defects, accidents and complaints are reported to your line manager and the physiotherapy manager immediately to ensure that appropriate action may be taken in line with Trust Health and Safety Policies Administrative To participate in appropriate work related research/evaluation projects and to be aware of current research relevant to the specialty.

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