JOB DESCRIPTION

JOB TITLE / Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist
SALARY / According to experience and qualification
HOURS / 37.5 per week or flexible to suit applicant
DIRECTORATE/DIVISION / MSK Physiotherapy
BASE / Community Based
RESPONSIBLE TO / Director of MSK
ACCOUNTABLE TO / Chorley Medics Ltd

Job Summary

To act as a MSK Physiotherapist providing a high standard of specialist assessment and treatment for musculoskeletal/orthopaedic patients in a variety of locations. Using evidence based principles/current best practice, specialist skills and clinical reasoning to assess, plan, implement and evaluate interventions.

To support Chorley Medics Ltd in the day to day running of the clinics and to assist in service improvement initiatives in the area of work.

Key Duties/Responsibilities

Clinical

·  To perform physiotherapeutic assessment of patients with musculo-skeletal conditions, to provide an accurate diagnosis and develop and deliver an individualised treatment programme

·  To be responsible for your own caseload and a defined area of the service, working without direct supervision. Supervision takes the form of regular formal training, 1:1 sessions, peer review and case studies. Access to advice and support from a senior physiotherapist is available if required

·  To undertake all aspects of clinical duties as an autonomous practitioner

·  To respect the individuality, values, cultural and religious diversity of patients contributing to the provision of a service sensitive to these needs

·  To utilise advanced communication skills to ensure clinical advice and treatment programmes are delivered sensitively, taking into consideration the needs of carers.

·  To gain consent for treatment and motivate patients to comply with treatment programmes, overcoming barriers such as cognitive impairment, hearing, visual or speech impairment

·  To comply with the Mental Capacity Act to gain valid and informed consent to specific treatment and intervention for patients who lack capacity to consent themselves

·  To undertake specialist clinical assessment, taking into account all relevant information and clinical reasoning to formulate evidence based individualised treatment plans in agreement with the patient

·  To implement specialist individual and/or group interventions for patients with diverse presentations and complex needs

·  To monitor progress and review treatment plans and interventions to facilitate the achievement of goals

·  To provide appropriate oral and written information for patients and carers where relevant

·  To develop and maintain good working relationships with other healthcare professions, social care and other appropriate agencies, to ensure integrated and high quality patient outcomes

·  To maintain accurate documentation in line with professional standards and local policies and procedures

·  To provide accurate and timely written information and reports to referring agents and other agencies where appropriate e.g. Discharge letters to GPs.

·  To record and submit clinical activity data as required by Chorley Medics Ltd in an accurate and timely manner

·  To ensure the safe and timely discharge of patients from the caseload, liaising with other agencies as required

·  To prescribe aids and equipment as necessary within company guidelines.

Leadership

·  To manage a specialist case load, demonstrating appropriate time management and organisation skills

·  To actively contribute innovative ideas to enable the development and implementation of service improvements

Audit and Research

·  To implement departmental clinical audit and contribute to the development of clinical practice and treatment outcomes within a specialist area

·  To demonstrate the ability to identify appropriate sources of current research, participating in service led activities to evaluate and implement relevant findings

Responsibilities for Data and Information Resources

·  Analyse and present data collected during audit or research activities.

·  Collect activity data via IT systems.

Responsibilities for Physical and / or Financial Resources

·  Ensure safe and efficient use of equipment, resources and consumables at all times.

·  To be responsible for the safe and competent use of all gym equipment, patient appliances and aids by patients.

·  To be aware of Health and Safety aspects of your work and implement any policies, which may be required to improve the safety of your work area, including prompt recording and reporting of accidents or equipment failure, and ensuring equipment use is safe.

Professional

·  To maintain professional practice within the context of the Health & Care Professions Council. This includes standards of proficiency, conduct and performance, ethics and continuing professional development

·  To comply with all relevant professional, Chorley Medics Ltd standards, policies, procedures and guidelines

·  To maintain competency to practice through CPD activities, producing a personal portfolio which reflects professional development

·  To evaluate and reflect on professional performance, identifying implications for practice

·  To participate in any appraisal system, undertaking any identified training and development relating to the post

·  To fulfil all mandatory training requirements of Chorley Medics Ltd

·  To develop expert knowledge in a relevant clinical speciality, utilising up to date research and evidence based practice

·  To implement clinical pathways, guidelines and patient resources with the area of clinical speciality

·  To be a member of a relevant professional association

Physical Skills and Effort

·  To be able to get from one clinic to another within the Chorley and South Ribble and Greater Preston Locality within a given time frame.

·  Moving and Handling skills. Frequent positioning and handling of patients and equipment.

·  Occasional transportation of equipment.

This list of duties is not intended to exhaustive, but indicates the main areas of work and may be subject to change after consultation with the post-holder to meet the changing needs of the service

Generic Clauses for all Job Descriptions

To be responsible for the self-development of skills and competencies through participation in training and development activities and to maintain up to date technical and professional knowledge relevant to the post.

To undertake statutory and mandatory training as deemed appropriate by Chorley Medics Ltd

To develop and maintain effective working relationships with colleagues

To adhere to all Chorley Medics Ltd policies and procedures

Health and Safety

All staff have a duty to ensure the health and safety of themselves and others whilst at work, safe working practices and health and safety precautions are a legal requirement. All accidents must be reported to Chorley Medics Ltd and you must participate in accident prevention by reporting hazards and following relevant policies and procedures including Moving and Handling guidelines

Infection Control

All staff have a duty to compile with all relevant ECNHST guidelines and policies in relation to Infection, Prevention and Control. You have a duty to ensure that you minimise the risk of infection and infectious diseases. This responsibility includes minimising the risk of highlighting any concerns you may have to the appropriate person as identified in the policies and guidelines

Risk Management

You are required to contribute to the control of risk and use the incident reporting system to alert Chorley Medics Ltd of incidents or near misses that may compromise the quality of services

Data Security

To ensure that Chorley Medics Ltd Policies and Procedures regarding data security are adhered to, and that staff are aware of their obligations under these policies

Confidentiality

Working for Chorley Medics Ltd you may gain knowledge of confidential matters which may include manual/electronic personal and medical information about patients and staff. Such information must be considered strictly confidential and must not be discussed or disclosed. Failure to observe this confidentiality could lead to disciplinary action being taken against you.

Equality and Human Rights

Chorley Medics Ltd will ensure job applicants and prospective and current employees are treated solely on the basis of their merits, abilities and potential without any unjustified discrimination on grounds of age, gender, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, disability, marital or civil partnership status or family circumstances, race, colour, nationality, ethnic origin, religion or belief, trade union activity & social and economic status

Codes of Conduct and Accountability

You are required to comply with Chorley Medics Ltd codes of conduct and accountability and codes of conduct which are relevant to this post

Safeguarding Children

Chorley Medics Ltd has a responsibility for, and is committed to, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and ensuring that they are protecting from harm. The post holder will be expected to work in accordance with the Chorley Medics Ltd Safeguarding Children Policy

Harassment & Bullying

As a member of staff you have a personal responsibility to ensure you do not discriminate, harass or bully or contribute to the discrimination, harassment or bullying of any colleague(s) or visitors or condone discrimination, harassment or bullying by others

Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS):

“REHABILITATION OF OFFENDERS ACT: This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Should you be offered the post it will be subject to a disclosure and barring check from the DBS before the appointment is confirmed. This will include details of cautions, reprimands, final warnings, as well as convictions”

Chorley Medics Ltd requires a Standard/Enhanced Disclosure through the Disclosure and Barring Service for this post to ensure suitability for employment

Chorley Medics Ltd operates a NO SMOKING POLICY

PERSON SPECIFICATION

JOB TITLE / Physiotherapy Clinical Specialist- Musculoskeletal
PAY BAND / Band 6
Essential / Desirable / Method of Assessment
QUALIFICATIONS / ·  HCPC registration
·  Relevant professional degree
·  Attendance at degree level and post graduate courses relevant to the specialist area.
·  Registration member of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy / Application Form, Interview
KNOWLEDGE / ·  Post registration knowledge which is relevant to the specialist area and evidenced by CPD
·  Clinical Reasoning Skills
·  Knowledge of Clinical Audit
·  Awareness of the national and local priorities and changing trends in specialist area
·  Knowledge of the working of Community Physiotherapy Services / ·  Knowledge of recent NHS legislation recommendations / Application Form, Interview
SKILLS / ·  Advanced communication and listening skills
·  Ability to make appropriate decisions at all levels
·  Ability to prioritise workload
·  Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team
·  Ability to work under pressure
·  Proactive, takes own initiative
·  Able to manage time
·  Ability to problem solve
·  Understanding of Clinical Governance and experience of Quality issues and audit / ·  Competent IT skills / Application Form, Interview
EXPERIENCE / ·  A minimum of 5 yrs post registration experience, some of which is in a relevant setting or associated area
·  Understanding of clinical governance and its implications for services
·  Experience of completing and contributing to audit/research
·  Experience of dealing with GP referrals
·  Experience of working within a community environment / Application Form, Interview
SPECIFIC JOB
REQUIREMENT / ·  To have a specific interest and commitment to musculoskeletal Physiotherapy as evidenced by CPD portfolio, post graduate training / Application Form, Interview
OTHER / ·  Car driver/ability to travel between sites/community settings / Application Form, Interview

Chorley Medics Ltd requires Standard/Enhanced Disclosure through the Criminal Records Bureau for this post to ensure suitability for employment