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JOB DESCRIPTION
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JOB PURPOSE
This involves occasional lone working and as part of the team within Hounslow &
Richmond Community Healthcare NHS Trusts Integrated Falls Service covering various
sites within residential and community settings.
KEY WORKING RELATIONSHIPS
Internal
GPs, District Nurses and other specialists and healthcare professionals within HRCH.
External
Acute hospitals and neighbouring trusts, London Ambulance and Social Services.
Voluntary and partnership organisations, including LBRuT and other agencies.
JOB PURPOSE
Provide high quality Physiotherapy in Falls Prevention Services working under the
guidance of more senior Physiotherapist and in lone worker environment in satellite
clinics or rehab settings.
Hold responsibility for own caseload and be responsible for a defined area of service or
a particular patient type, working without direct supervision.
A high standard of clinical work is required which includes teaching and supervision of
junior staff, assistants and students.
Comply with the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy Core Standards of Practice and
Health Professionals Council Standards of Performance Conduct and ethics of all other
relevant national and local policies and procedures.
To assist the Team Leader in the provision of the Physiotherapy Service as necessary.
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CLINICAL RESPONSIBILITIES
To be professionally and legally accountable for all aspects of own work, including the
management of clinical risk within own patient caseload.
Triage referrals received from GPs and other Health Professionals when required,
being aware of quality & appropriateness of referrals, and deal with these as
necessary.
Gain appropriate informed consent for treatment and ensure patient understanding of
treatment proposals. Where not possible, understand the legal framework for working
with patients who lack the capacity to consent to treatment.
Work with patients to identify and agree treatment goals based on assessment
outcomes, which demonstrate an appreciation of the complex interaction of risk, safety,
patient choice, independence, areas of conflict and eligibility for services.
Work safely at all times being responsible for safe use of clinic equipment and gym
apparatus.
Assess for and organise the provision of relevant equipment to maximise patients
independence and ensure the patient is sufficiently trained regarding safe use.
Be involved in the organisation and running of patient exercise classes within the
department. To re-evaluate the outcomes of the classes and adjust programmes as
required.
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Demonstrate safe and efficient moving and handling skills on the basis of a sound risk
assessment and address all risk areas associated with individual patients ability to
function.
Represent the Physiotherapy Service within the multi-disciplinary team when required
and participate in relevant areas i.e. clinics. Establish robust communication channels
with the multi-disciplinary team and participate in relevant team meetings/caseload
reviews to contribute to the discussion and planning of client care. To use these
forums to seek opinion from the team to inform own caseload analysis and reasoning
as appropriate.
Work with band 5 Physiotherapists, assistants and students regarding clinical case
loads and provide necessary support on clinical issues.
PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES
Work within trust clinical guidelines and Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (CSP)
guidelines and standards of practice including maintaining accurate and
comprehensive treatment records. To have a good working knowledge of national and
local standards and monitor own and others quality of practice as appropriate.
Assist in the induction and education of new staff, Physiotherapy students and work
experience students.
Attend and actively participate in senior meetings and other relevant meetings.
To provide accurate and timely data/statistics to the line manager so that the resultant
activity report can be a reliable tool to assist in performance analysis.
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MANAGERIAL RESPONSIBILITIES
Deputise for the Band 7 Team Leader in their absence, taking responsibility for
operational management of the team, allocating and organising the work of therapy
assistant staff to meet service priorities on a daily basis (as appropriate).
To be aware of and comply with the Health and Safety requirements of HRCH.
Report any near miss or adverse incident and complete the NHS Incident Record Form
as required in HRCH/National Policy.
TRAINING/EDUCATION RESPONSIBILITIES
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