POSITION SUMMARY:

The post holder will work as part of the Cystic Fibrosis physiotherapy service which will include both inpatient and outpatient care. The post holder will work as part of the wider respiratory team and will be required to assist with on call training.
Responsibilities:

EDUCATION & TRAINING

The Clinical Specialist Physiotherapist will:

• Participate in mandatory training programmes
• Take responsibility for, and keep up to date with Physiotherapy practice by participating in continuing professional development such as reflective practice, in service, self-directed learning, research, clinical audit etc.
• The Clinical Specialist Physiotherapist will have responsibility for service provision, education and training, service development and quality improvement.
• Be responsible for the induction and clinical supervision of staff in the designated area(s)
• Co-ordinate and deliver clinical placements in partnership with universities and clinical educators
• Manage, participate and play a key role in the practice education of student therapists. Take part in teaching / training / supervision / evaluation of staff / students and attend practice educator courses as relevant to role and needs
• The Clinical Specialist Physiotherapist should have abilities in management and be capable of assuming lead responsibilities in the future.
• Engage in personal development planning and performance review for self and others as

Required

• Integrated Model of Care for the Prevention and Management of Chronic Disease Implementation Guide

• Physiotherapy Dept Work: report to Physiotherapy Manager in Charge III for physiotherapy clinical governance, attendance and service performance management.
• Clinic Work: report to Consultants for clinical governance in triage, advanced practice remit and service performance management.
  Qualifications: