To provide a high quality community based physiotherapy service to people with musculoskeletalconditions in the London borough of Newham. The Team is committed to offer patients:- a positive and encouraging experience- a clean, open and welcoming environment- a flexible, open and quick appointment system for all referrals- a range of additional specialist, expert led services- The greatest ease of access to the appropriately skilled professional

In addition, our Extended Scope Physiotherapists work collaboratively with GPwSI in Rheumatology and Orthopedics to facilitate effective and efficient patient care pathways. The post holder will act as an autonomous practitioner and manage a defined caseload of complex cases independently, evidencing problem solving and clinical reasoning skills in line with evidence based and client-centred principles. The post holder will be contributing to team development. The post holder will assist with the gym operation.

Main duties of the job

To be professionally and legally responsible and accountable for all aspects of own work, ensuring a high standard of clinical care for clients under your management.To accept clinical responsibility as an autonomous practitioner for a designated caseload of clients, and organise this efficiently and effectively with regard to clinical priorities and use of time.To undertake the assessment and clinical diagnosis of clients using investigative and analytical skills formulating an individual management and/or treatment programme using advanced clinical reasoning and a range of treatment skills, including knowledge of alternative treatment options.To assess clients understanding of treatment proposals and their capacity to give informed consent, and working within the legal framework when clients lack capacity to give consent to treatment.To undertake the continuous assessment and evaluation of the treatment programmes and modify them according to the client's needs.Independently manage a caseload of complex cases providing a specialist physiotherapy service to all residents of Newham with complex physical, cognitive, psychological, social,sensory and emotional needs, taking account of people's diversityEstablish a therapeutic relationship with clients and carers to gain their participationDevelop specialised programmes of treatment, rehabilitation and maintenance in collaboration with clients, carers and other agencies by selecting the most appropriate intervention options.

About us

Our mission is to make a positive difference to people's lives by improving the quality of life for all we serve. Our values are: We Care, We Respect, We are Inclusive - so we are looking for people who live and breathe these qualities when supporting service users and carers, and in their relationships with colleagues in the Trust and our partner organisations

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please kindly refer to the job description and person specification attached to this vacancy for further information.

Person Specification

Knowledge & Qualifications

Essential

• Physiotherapy Degree or equivalent
• Registration with Health Professions Council
• Knowledge of theory and practice of physiotherapy in relation to this client group
• Documented evidence of relevant on-going professional development
• Knowledge of roles of other members of the multi-disciplinary team
• Knowledge of safe moving and handling techniques

Experience

Essential

• Substantial post qualifying experience, to have included core areas of physiotherapy
• Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary team
• Experience of participation in clinical governance activities

SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES

Essential

• Ability to undertake all aspects of the physiotherapy process, including assess, manage and treat clients with complex multi pathologies at a specialist level
• Ability to work, communicate and negotiate with a wide range of professionals as a member of a multidisciplinary team
• Ability to establish a therapeutic relationship with clients and their families/carers
• Ability to apply specialist knowledge and skills in advising others on the care and treatment of clients in relation to specific specialism
• Excellent interpersonal skills including observation, listening, empathy and negotiation skills
• Ability to apply safe moving and handling techniques to clients with highly complex disabilities
• Ability to support junior staff, students and other disciplines in area of expertise
• Ability to prioritise own workload taking into account both clinical and non-clinical elements
• Evidence of good communication skills, both written and verbal, in relation to clinical and other areas of work
• Ability and commitment to working within a non-discriminatory client centred framework
• Ability to demonstrate sensitivity to and respect for the needs and aspirations of clients and carers from all ethnic backgrounds

Attributes

Essential

• Ability and willingness to work in on a number of different sites and within the community
• Good organisational skills
• Flexible and adaptable approach to work
• Calm manner and ability to deal with challenging situations and work under pressure
• Evidence of ability to reflect on own practice
• Sensitive to the views and needs of service users and carers from all backgrounds

Employer details

Employer name

East London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

29 Romford Road

Stratford Physiotherapy Centre

London

E15 4LY

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