Job Description

Job Title:

Physiotherapist

Salary:

Circa 33,500 (per annum pro rata)

Hours:

Full time, part time, job share

Base:

The Movement Centre, Oswestry

Responsible to the Lead Physiotherapist and accountable to the CEO of The Movement Centre for Targeted Training.

JOB PURPOSE

To be responsible for the assessment and treatment of patients Undertake a role in planning, co-ordinating, delivering and evaluating The Movement Centre service to patients with problems of movement control Maintain records to a high standard and in-line with TMC Patient Records Policy and to meet professional standards Undertake a supporting role in dissemination of information about The Movement Centre and Targeted Training therapy to clinical and non-clinical audiences To liaise with other members of the team to ensure continuity and consistency of care
SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Clinical

To be professionally and legally responsible and accountable for all aspects of your own work including the management of patients in your care. To ensure a high standard of clinical care for the patients under your management Work as an autonomous practitioner to assess, analyse and provide a clinical diagnosis for all patients Work as an autonomous practitioner to plan, implement, evaluate, treat and progress patient care to maximise potential Formulate and deliver an individual specialised programme of care, including the setting of patients' short and long term goals Provide spontaneous and planned advice, teaching and instructions to carers and to other professionals to promote understanding of Targeted Training therapy and the services that The Movement centre offer Manage caseload of patients effectively and efficiently Maintain patient documentation, records and accurate statistical information to reflect care provided and meet professional standards Provide information, based on professional judgements and experience to clients, families, carers and other involved agencies with implications for future provision Assist with the development and implementation of appropriate clinical guidelines and policies to ensure clinical effectiveness to optimise patient care Participating in the assessment and organisation for the provision of various items of equipment Communicate and make recommendations to all relevant parties including families to maximise the understanding of patient care and promote multidisciplinary working Lead the therapy sessions alongside the Children's Therapy Assistant Ensuring that all equipment used is in good order and ensuring the safety of patients and staff at all times in accordance with the Health & Safety Policy Complete ongoing evaluation of treatment regimes in conjunction with the senior therapist. Keep up to date with all mandatory training and CPD Assist with discussions regarding funding for patients, as appropriate

Education and Communication

Take a role in the dissemination of knowledge to other professionals by assisting with the development and delivery of training courses / seminars Assist with the clinical training of undergraduate and postgraduate physiotherapy students as and when required Represent The Movement Centre to external audiences to raise awareness of Targeted Training therapy and other services available to The Movement Centre Develop and update clinical knowledge and skills to ensure delivery of evidence-based practice
Please note that there may be some evening and weekend work required. The Movement Centre uses a flexible working policy and time off in lieu policy to cover these arrangements.

The successful applicant will be appointed subject to satisfactory references and DBS check. All Physiotherapists must be registered with the Health and Care Professionals Council (HCPC) and retain membership.

This job description cannot represent an exhaustive list of duties and may need to be amended in the light of experience, development or organisation and service changes.

Please apply with your CV and covering letter (Max 2 sides of A4)

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent

Pay: Up to 33,500.00 per year

Expected hours: 25 - 37 per week

Benefits:

Company pension Flexitime Free parking Sick pay
Licence/Certification:

Degree in Physiotherapy (required) HCPC registered (required)
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person