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Location
Plymouth, Devon | United Kingdom
Job description
Responsibility for People who use our Services: Be professionally and legally responsible and accountable for all aspects of own work including caseload management and direct clinical care. Accept clinical responsibility for a designated caseload of neurological patients, demonstrating good time management skills. To undertake the comprehensive assessment of neurological and stroke patients, including those with a complex presentation, using investigative and analytical skills, and to formulate individualised management, treatment plans and patient goals, using clinical reasoning and utilising a wide range of treatment skills and options. To ensure a high standard of clinical care and support more junior staff to do likewise. Provide specialist advice via written or verbal instruction to patients, carers and relatives to promote understanding of the aims of rehabilitation, and to ensure a consistent approach to patient care. This may be exercise programmes, health education, preventative or condition- specific advice. Evaluate patient progress, reassess and alter treatment plans as required. Demonstrate highly developed palpatory and therapeutic handling skills for the assessment of muscle tone, pain, MSK changes and specific handling of neurological patients. Use an extensive range of verbal and non-verbal communication tools to communicate effectively with patients/carers; to motivate and gain co-operation to progress rehabilitation and treatment programmes. This will include patients who may have difficulties in understanding or communicating, e.g., patients may be aphasic, low in mood, hearing and/or visually impaired or who may be unable to accept diagnosis, or unrealistic expectations of intervention. Independently organise and plan a designated caseload to meet service and patients priorities, being flexible to meet the demands of the service. To work jointly with other health and social care colleagues and services (for example GPs, District Nursing, Social Services, private sector and therapy colleagues) to ensure patients identified rehabilitation and care needs are met through delivery of a coordinated multi-disciplinary service. To advise on and prescribe as appropriate, and in line with organisational policies and procedures, both general and specialist rehabilitation aids, equipment, ensuring all equipment is maintained and used effectively and efficiently with risk assessments and appropriate training completed. To assess a patients understanding of treatment plans and mental capacity, gain valid informed consent, which must be documented and have the ability to work within a legal framework with patients who lack capacity to consent to treatment. To comply with local confidentiality policies, child protection and vulnerable adult procedures. Be an autonomous practitioner, working within appropriate professional guidelines and code of conduct. To respond effectively to any concerns of abuse/safeguarding and know procedures they need to follow to escalate their concerns. Responsibility for People Management: To regularly teach, train, supervise and support junior staff, rehabilitation assistants and students. This may include the use of formal appraisal and documentation. To be an active member of the in-service training programme by the attendance and delivery of presentations and training sessions at staff meetings, tutorials, in-house training sessions and by attending external courses, organising courses and practicing reflective practice to develop own and others skills, knowledge and expertise. To assist in the recruitment of relevant grades of staff, as required. To take a flexible approach to supporting colleagues in times of caseload pressure, including working with colleagues to maintain clinical cover across the team within the resources available. Responsibility for administration: To ensure competency in record keeping To maintain an up-to-date record of all patient contacts, MDT care plans, goals, assessments and reports whilst always ensuring confidentiality in line with professional and organisational guidelines. Maintain accurate and timely electronic and paper records of activity and contacts to support contractual requirements. This could include providing timely data about team performance and client outcome measures related to activity. Maintain an accurate diary of visits and submit completed travel and special duty claim forms as required. To report accidents, incidents or complaints following LSW procedures and policies and to comply with the most recent health and safety at work Act. To actively contribute to department working parties, leading on specific delegated projects. To attend and contribute to relevant team/service meetings. To access email regularly and other information through Livewell Southwest intranet. Responsibility for Implementation of Policy and/or Service Developments: Manage often competing clinical and non-clinical demands and prioritise appropriately to meet the overall service need. To comply with Livewell southwest policies and procedures relevant to the role. This will include adherence to Uniform & Dress Code Policy. To report any observed incidents of unprofessional behaviour, accidents/incidents, untoward occurrences, or faulty equipment. To participate professionally in service development and proposed service changes. Comply with universal infection control precautions and procedures. To behave in a manner which does not bring the Organisation into disrepute. To complete all Mandatory training and other training pertinent to the role. To take an active role in audit, research, and interdisciplinary development, to measure effectiveness and efficiency of the team and its service. When working in the community and domiciliary settings, work as a lone practitioner with telephone support from a senior therapist or Team Lead if required. Communication and Relationships: To adapt communication style if the patient has communication, cognitive or other problems that may create a barrier affecting treatment outcomes eg using appropriate verbal and non-verbal communication tools e.g. instructions, motivation, diagrams, and pictures. To use the written or spoken word effectively and appropriately, via face-to-face, email, telephone, letter, presentation. Communication may be 1:1, or in groups. Patients may have complex communication disorders which require skilled support. To work in a patient centred way using approaches such as; patient empowerment, cognitive behavioural therapy, motivational interviewing and problem solving to provide support to patients. To communicate effectively and work collaboratively with Social, Health and other agency colleagues, at all levels to ensure delivery of a co-coordinated multidisciplinary service. This may include case conferences, patient reviews and discharge planning. To maintain a calm, professional approach to their duties To act as an ambassador for Livewell with external agencies and partner organisations. Always address staff, patients and members of the public in a polite and respectful manner either in person or on the telephone. To communicate highly specialist advice, teaching and training to physiotherapy colleagues and other members of the MDT working within other clinical areas. Other Responsibilities: The post holder will be aware of and work within their own limits, and competencies Be punctual for work and conduct themselves in a professional manner in accordance with Livewell southwest policies To participate in induction and support programmes in relation to new staff and volunteers. To actively engage in practice supervision. Actively participate in regular line management and appraisals with line manager. To demonstrate a sound understanding of Clinical Governance, Risk Management and Lone Working policy and apply to work situation. To exercise good time management, punctuality and consistent reliable attendance. To exhibit a committed attitude to all aspects of work Be conversant with and comply with all relevant organisational protocols and policies and have valid organisational IT access. Compassionate, caring and kind in their practice When necessary, represent the organisation externally at local, regional and national level regarding neurological physiotherapy services. Ability to promote a sense of inclusion and belonging, demonstrating anti-discriminatory behaviour and acting as an advocate for others. Ability to identify and understand the impact of health inequalities within neurological rehabilitation. Undertake other duties when requested by professional or operational managers.
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£35.39k - £42.62k per annum
