Physiotherapist - Band 5

**The post holder will hold a relevant clinical qualification to degree level or equivalent in Physiotherapy and participate in the Band 5 physiotherapy rotational scheme across the Trust.They will provide a competent standard of physiotherapy assessmentand diagnoses, based on clinical findings, and develop and implement an individualised treatment programme to maximise patient potential.They are required to assist in the education, training support and day to day management of support workers and rehabilitationassistants under the guidance of a more senior member of staff. Main duties of the job** 1. To participate in the Band 5 physiotherapy rotational scheme.2. To provide a competent standard of physiotherapy assessment and diagnosis, based on clinical findings, develop and implement an individualised treatment programme to maximise patient potential.3.To be responsible for organising and prioritising own caseload in the day to day allocation of work.4. To deputise when required in your seniors absence and delegate appropriately to support workers and rehabilitation assistants with guidance as appropriate.5.To have organisational knowledge relating to Trust protocols and procedures and adhere to them, particularly administration of medicine and moving and handling.6. To be responsible for providing accurate records of information required by the Trust for auditpurposes.7. To ensure effective risk management at team level by accident/incident reporting, assessing and controlling risk and ensuring residual risks are added to the Trust register.

**Job responsibilities** 1. To participate in the development of an effective team and the development of productive working relationships throughout the Trust.2. To actively promote integrated health professional working internally and externally.3. To facilitate the developmentof a positive and supportive team culture by taking responsibility for dealing effectively with potential conflict.4. To take an active interest in working parties and groups within the Trust to develop and improve on service delivery, protocols and guidelinesas appropriate.5. To participate in the audit process, linking in with the clinical governance agenda.6. To maintain good professional standards of behaviour and appearance.7. To advise, encourage and share knowledge utilising the latest research and practicedevelopment, through literature, peer reviews and in-service training programme.8. To be responsible for maintaining own competency to practice through continuing professional development activities, maintain a portfolio which reflects personal development.9.Assist senior staff with day to day activities of the respective unit and/or multi-disciplinary teams.

**Person Specification Qualifications Essential**:

- Physiotherapy Degree / Diploma or equivalent
- State registration (HCPC)

**Desirable**:

- MCSP

**Experience Essential**:

- Broad range of clinical placements
- NHS clinical placments

**Knoweldge Essential**:

- Badic clinical knowledge
- Awareness of NHS agenda

**Desirable**:

- Aware of legal responisbilites of the profession.

**Skills Essential**:

- Organisational
- Communication
- Time management
- IT skills