Senior Physiotherapist

Job description

Core Responsibilities:

• To manage a clinical caseload in Outpatients, providing physiotherapy assessment and treatment to the highest standard
• Provide physiotherapy assessment and treatment for Inpatients participating in these patients’ pre-admission and follow-up care as appropriate
• Encourage, develop and enhance the skills and knowledge of others and self.
• Apply and ensure others comply with legislation, policies and procedures
• Maintain professional standards in accordance with the CSP Code of Professional Conduct and Standards of Practice

Operational Duties:

• To undertake training and development to provide new services for commercial opportunities to improve the profitability of the department – examples – Pilates / Acupuncture / Hand Therapy
• To participate in weekend rota
• Mentor and participate in CPD training
• To provide excellent customer service and promote a professional and caring environment.
• To ensure compliance with appropriate regulatory and best practice frameworks
• To ensure the department maintains Physiotherapy accreditation.
• To control ordering and stock
• Keep abreast of developments in physiotherapy by attending relevant courses and maintaining an up-to-date personal portfolio

Job Requirements

• Must be a Chartered Physiotherapist and a member of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (CSP)
• Must be Registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)
• Knowledge of CSP and HCPC Codes and guidelines and their implications for practice
• Knowledge of the Care Standards Act and Care Quality Commission Requirements
• To be fully conversant with all Microsoft Office software
• Ability to learn and use internal and external IT systems
• Ability to demonstrate high standards of verbal and written communication
• Ability to deal with matters of a sensitive and, at times, distressing nature
• Time management & organisational skills
• Ability to respect patient confidentiality
• Flexible approach to work
• Reliability and dependability
• Commitment to our Core Values; Professional Service, Clinical Excellence, Quality Care
• Demonstration of our Five CIVIC Duties; Community, Integrity, Vigour, Innovation, Compassion