Physiotherapist/ Occupational Therapist

at  Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust

Main Duties and ResponsibilitiesTo work as an autonomous practitioner. To adapt treatment procedures to a domiciliary setting and in isolation of other health care professionals. To plan, organise and prioritise own patient caseload. To provide a quality physiotherapy service to patients in their own home, nursing/residential homes.
To be responsible for the safety and welfare of patients, colleagues and self during the treatment period in accordance with professional standards and health and safety regulations. Assess for, prescribe and issue a range of equipment, splinting, mobility aids and aids to daily living. To maintain own competency to practice through CPD activities and maintain a CPD portfolio which reflects personal development. CommunicationsTo gain consent from patients, negotiate and agree goals.
To communicate sensitively with patients and their families some of who have high levels of distress caused by pain, dementia, long-term disability and terminal illness To provide specialist advice on patient care to other health, social and voluntary sector services. This may involve challenging or negotiating changes to treatment programmes or care plans set by other professionals. To advise and train members of other agencies, health care professionals, carers and families in physiotherapy issues. To communicate effectively with all other health sector and outside agencies for information exchange/ gathering and problem solving

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