Clinical Specialist - Physiotherapy/Occupational Therapy

at  Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

To be the lead specialist Physiotherapist/Occupational Therapist, working as an autonomous practitioner providing a high standard of Physiotherapy/Occupational Therapy, undertaking assessments, diagnosis and therapy to an independent and highly complex caseload of clients within the specialty area. To analyse the results of the client assessments diagnosing the cause of problems, consider a range of options, formulate professional judgements, develop and implement strategies, which are appropriate for the client and others involved in their lives. To plan and prioritise client caseloads. To coordinate multidisciplinary activities e.g.
daily team handovers, education sessions. Fitting wheelchairs, postural support and associated equipment with a high degree of accuracy and expertise Frequent use of highly developed physical therapeutic handling skills, requiring dexterity, co-ordination and sensory skills to conduct Occupational Therapy/Physiotherapy assessments and treatment. This may be undertaken in restrictive conditions e.g. clients homes.
To coordinate day to day activity of more junior staff To be responsible for the clinical practice, competency and training of the staff within the specialist area, actively supporting staff in the delivery of clinical effectiveness and evidence-based practice through personal development and appraisal To provide effective guidance, supervision and appraisal for staff. Required to undertake research/and/or audit projects relevant to wheelchair services and/or service area and disseminate findings at a local and national level. To lead in the continual evaluation of practice within the specialty through regular patient surveys and audit of activity, clinical outcomes and standards

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